Hey folks, so I finally got my hands on a copy of “Earn Your Wings” by W.Witosky and The Dirty Dog Dick Eaters – D3E, (who da fuck are they?) this country-punk outfit from San Antonio, Texas, dropped under the Robot Monster Rechords label. These guys are kinda that band you hear about through word-of-mouth—slowly building a rep for their low-budget vibe, mixing punk energy with rootsy country twang. They’re not quite superstars yet, but they’re hustling hard, and yeah, that path could lead to fame, broke pockets, or just straight-up unemployment lines. It’s all part of the charm, I guess.
I snagged it on vinyl and CD, and man, flipping through the 12 tracks feels like stumbling into a weird, honest corner of the music world. This ain’t your standard punk rock blast—think less Ramones and more of a laid-back mashup of punk, acoustic strums, and old-school country roots. It’s got that raw, DIY feel, with lyrics diving into political confusion (like questioning the powers that be), some compulsive, over-the-top self-praise, and a dash of non-confrontational misogynistic humor that might make you chuckle or raise an eyebrow. It’s not aggressive or in-your-face; it’s more like they’re poking fun at the absurdity of it all without going full throttle.
Take “She Walts” for example—these lyrics hit you right away: “She woke up in the morning and she said Baby I dont love you and I never did So come back now you see its cold withou you in bed cuz baby I dont love you and i never did.” It’s got that heartbroken, sarcastic edge, blending punk attitude with country storytelling. Then there’s “President Rash,” which seems to riff on societal gripes: “Mustve started on our feet, worked its way out on the street, stealing soup outta soup lines, its homeland wealth in the nick of time cant remeber what was said does the president have….” It’s political without being preachy, more like a rambling rant over a beer.
Honestly, this is the first time I’ve come across something quite like this in my collection. It’s unique, not trying to fit into the usual punk molds. If you’re into bands like The Vandals and their track “Urban Struggle,” which kinda warned about urban struggles with a wink, this album echoes that vibe—it’s got heart, humor, and a willingness to blend genres in a way that feels fresh but not forced.
If you’re open to new sounds and not too stuck on the classics, give it a spin. It’s not gonna blow your mind or change the world, but it’s got personality and sticks with you. What’s your take? Have you checked these guys out, or should I dig into more tracks? Let me know!
W.Witosky and the Dirty Dog Dick Eaters members:
W. Witosky | Stan Martinez | Thorbert Anthony | Jeff Turner | Carlos Gonzales | Marion Brown
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