Originally called The Chicago Molls, they changed their name to just D’Molls when they relocated to LA. They also changed their style and image as they were a more hard edged band in Chicago. I think it’s safe to say that with the success of Poison, they saw that as an opportunity.
The track 777 was released as a single and received moderate success on MTV, but they didn’t sell a whole bunch of records. It was amazing that they were allowed to record their second album, Warped. I’m not sure they even toured that record, as singer Dezi Rex quit the band shortly after finishing the recording.
I guess this album sums up all that was bad about the LA scene at the tail end of the eighties. All image and no substance would be a fair representation of this band. Dudes looking like chicks, and the music is just second hand rock n roll riffs with sleazy lyrics. The one saving grace to this record is the guitar player, SS Priest, who is really good when he is allowed to rip.
I acquired this album for free by the way, so no money changed hands. Bullet dodged! It gets 6/10 for the guitar player, and 4/10 for the tunes from The Grooveman.
