In the smoky depths of the underground where the raw energy of rock 'n' roll is king, there exists a wicked cool garage rock force known as the Woggles, and Time Has Come for their new record.
Time Has Come marks the Woggles' big return to the studio since the acclaimed Tally Ho! dropped back in 2017 and arrives like a thunderbolt after the release of the single "Mr. Last Chance" last fall. Drummer Dan Eletxro, reflecting on his contribution to the album with "Hole In My Heart," explains the essence of the track: "You can drown all the sorrows you want on a barstool but eventually the booze recedes and you’re left to sweep up all the pieces of broken heart and shattered dreams." Frontman extraordinaire, "The Professor" Mighty Manfred, a beacon of rock 'n' roll knowledge on airwaves as a DJ for Little Steven's Underground Garage, offers insights into the album's creation: "It's a tonnage of new tuneage," he declares, highlighted by the blistering guitar work of Graham Day and Shane Pringle, and augmented by contributions from buddies like Little Steven, Greg Cartwright, Peter Greenberg, and Pat Beers.
The Woggles' music is a fusion of vintage rock and soul, distilled into a singular, electrifying sound. Their stage presence is as commanding as their music, with the Mighty Manfred's swagger and strut leading the charge. With a track record that includes sharing stages with Johnny Cash and Link Wray, as well as influencing countless garage rock acts, the Woggles are torchbearers of authentic rock 'n' roll spirit. But for the Woggles, longevity isn't just about surviving; it's about thriving. With over three decades under their belt, they continue to push the sound that’s capable of coming out of an electric guitar. The addition of a two-guitar attack featuring Graham Day and Shane Pringle, alongside the relentless rhythm section of Buzz Hagstrom and Dan Eletxro, is proof their sound remains as urgent as ever.
As Mighty Manfred puts it, "The main thing is to keep swimming, cause the shark has got to keep moving." And indeed, with each electrifying song, each blistering riff, the Woggles show they’re not just a band, they’re a way of life.