[3] In October and November 2005, they supported the Groovie Ghoulies on their headlining North American trek.

[7] Anderson stated: "The Dollyrots are certainly nothing new – no genre-transgressing experiments, no incongruous fusions, no mind-expanding instrumental solos or side-long suites.

[7] Anderson also praised singer Kelly Ogden, saying that "her voice is clear and sharp, and her delivery is by turns sweet and snotty.

"[7] Hunter Felt on PopMatters wrote "What Eat My Heart Out does have are elements missing in most paint-by-numbers pop-punk: a sense of true fun, not the forced and contrived "fun" of the Blink-182 wannabes, and an infectious energy", adding that the band "actually seem to be able to translate their well-regarded live shows onto a disc without sacrificing the spontaneity their music requires".

[8] All tracks are written by Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas except where notedThe following people worked on the album:[9][10]