# THE STAYAWAKES Release ‘Dogs And Cats/Living Together’ Special Edition on January 20

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- Published: 2023-01-04T15:30:00-06:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

**THE STAYAWAKES Release ‘Dogs And Cats/Living Together’ Special Edition on January
20**

In 2022 we introduced The Stayawakes to the pop community via their brilliant “Pop
Dreamz” release.  “Dogs And Cats/Living Together” was originally a low-key release
by the group in 2018, but we found it too great not to remain in obscurity! 

It’s an upbeat album full of harmonious melodies and punchy riffs.  From start to
finish, the sweet vocals of lead singer Andrew Ricks bring the poetic and heartfelt
lyrics to life. The catchy stylings of Peter Foulk on guitar, Steven Hart on drums,
Jimmy Cooper on bass, and David Pryce on synth compliment Ricks’ flawless delivery
of the bands signature sound. 

“They have perfected a delicately sweet blend of Replacements-esque grit and Lemonheads
pop-fueled wanderlust that will make your heart swell. Successfully hooky and nostalgic
for the early 00’s indie kids, the album is peppered with guitar solos (understated
guitar/keyboard harmony solo in ‘Jake’ is glorious, as is the highly-textured freakout/
fallout towards the end of ‘High School Weirdness’ and constant noodling in ‘Sophie’)
but the real star of the album is the sheer craft of the pop songs and the serious
dedication to the church of the pop album.” – **Crash Doubt** 

“Stuffed from start to finish with sun-kissed vocal melodies and shimmering guitar
tones, ‘Dogs and Cats/Living Together’ is the epitome of the quintessential summer
album that finds the band deftly blending 90’s pop rock with a hint of a slacker/
college rock vibe, while at the same time incorporating elements of 80’s synth pop
and 90’s alt rock. There’s nary a moment of filler thanks to the impeccable consistency
and economy of the songwriting displayed throughout.  Anyone who likes their melodies
sweet and more infectious than the plague in a medieval fish market will certainly
get a kick out of this outstanding album!” – **UberRock.com**

The Kool Kat “Special Edition” tacks on 6 additional previously unreleased tracks(
including a cover of Guided By Voices’ “Game Of Pricks”), to make a great record
even greater!  Obscure no more!!

**[Website](https://thestayawakes.com/) | [Bandcamp](https://thestayawakes.bandcamp.com/album/pop-dreamz)
| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thestayawakes/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thestayawakes/?hl=en)
| [Twitter](https://twitter.com/thestayawakes)**

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