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DRESDEN DOLLS "Yes, Virginia" Reviews
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AZRating: 7.0 Users rating: 9.5 |
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Release: 18 Apr 2006
Label: Roadrunner Records
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| Aversion |
Rating: 8.0 |
With blustery piano arrangements that mix up everything from speakeasy jazz to the hyperbole of modern Goth, Yes Virgnia is a theatric, sexually charged number that proves everything old - such as cabaret - can be new, and exciting, again.
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| Indie Workshop |
Rating: 8.0 |
Amanda Palmer's voice - as much as the music itself - is responsible for controlling pace, mood and tone. She deftly ushers the listener from anger (Backstabber) to wistful reflection (Me & The Minibar), and from dark tragedy (Delilah) to dark comedy (Mandy Goes to Med School).
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| Gothtronic |
Rating: 8.0 |
Yes Virginia is a very good album, and not only musicwise, but also the artwork is very tastefully designed in retro style.
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| PitchFork |
Rating: 7.6 |
On Yes, Virginia, the few rough edges of the duo's debut are mostly smoothed out. Gone are the weird-as-fuck music box interludes and occasionally muddied production, leaving only immaculately recorded drums, piano, and vocals.
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| 411mania.com |
Rating: 7.5 |
A solid second offering from one of the most original bands out there today. While Yes, Virginia won’t revolutionize music in the year 2006 it augurs good things for The Dresden Dolls in the future.
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| ShakingThrough |
Rating: 7.4 |
Yes, Virginia... is quite a bit of fun, and if it ultimately feels as if it's slightly less than its predecessor, that's because there's a sense of the band's acting out more in order to try and show how outrageous it can be.
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| Slant Magazine |
Rating: 7.0 |
Yes, Virginia is hit-or-miss. On the one hand, the Dolls maintain they're much more than just a novelty act. But on the other, who gives a shit what Amanda Palmer's "first orgasm of the morning" is like?
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| ManchesterMusic |
Rating: 6.3 |
Heavily made up pianist-and-drumming duo The Dresden Dolls release their second album. The spirit of Kate Bush and post punk late 70’s eccentricism live on, in mad keyboard thumps and stunted vocal lines.
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| Guardian |
Rating: 6.0 |
Singer and pianist Amanda Palmer still plays a goth Sally Bowles - her voice bold and brittle, her words unsentimental - but, together with drummer Brian Viglione, she has moved away from the Weimar Republic feel of the duo's 2004 debut and embraced pop.
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| InsidePulse |
Rating: 4.0 |
This is not our world, and shouldn't be.
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Users comments
| ChEaP_MiMe |
Rating: 9.0 |
from a is for accident to yes, virginia.... the band has evolved in a subtle yet powerfull way... the thoughtfull lyrics,the passionate music arrangement, the clear mood swings during the album... it just show us that the dresden dolls is a band that is not close to an ending.. particulary, I'm gonna be waiting for more ^_^ |
| Harlequin_Girl |
Rating: 9.0 |
Honestly Yes,Virginia ia one of the best albums I have (not including PANIC! At The Disco) but is certainly awsome.I highly recremmend it to people |
| CursedByCurves |
Rating: 10.0 |
The Dresden Dolls have evolved a LOT since their debut album. The lyrics are bone chilling and are exactly what many people feel like saying, but they can't quite get their act together to say them. Singles such as "Backstabber" show the truely passionate side to Palmer, showing that she, also, gets stabbed in the back and it hurts her as much as it does a 'normal' person. Songs such as "Mrs. O" show us life lessons, as the truth won't save us, it also throws in a little History, which can make any History buff laugh. The Dolls and Yes, Virginia are obviously a hit, it is no mistake to go out to buy this cd, it's actually the best thing you could ever do with your life. |
| chel moneyy |
Rating: 10.0 |
basically,Yes, Virginia... is one of the rawest albums i've heard in a long time. it's funny yet in such a classy way, but as much as it's funny, the dresden dolls also put across the idea that they are a proufound duo, with songs such as Mrs.O, and Sing. Personally, the dolls are one of my all time favorite bands, and like cheap mime said since a is for accident the band has evolved subtly, but in an excallent way. I reccomend this album to everyone, seriously. |
| syd |
Rating: 10.0 |
this is one of the best albums i have it is awesome how amanda palmer and brian viglione bring this to life it is a wonderful excellent band and i just love it |
| Shalala |
Rating: 10.0 |
This album so totally PWNS! Although i do like their first album the dresden dolls more, this album still kicksass! and ive had the pleasure of seeing them in concert and meetin brian and it rocked! i so f**kin recomending EVERYONE to buy this album as well as the first coz this band is one of the very few original and authentic and just straight awesome bands out nowdays. peace out! |
| Jadeycakes90@msn.com |
Rating: 9.0 |
this is one of the greatest albums out there. the dresden dolls have changed so much since "A is for Accident" Always a great band. This album is just quite addicting, everytime i listen to it i sink with the moodswings, the brashness of songs such as "Sex Changes" and "Backstabber" , "Dirty Bissines" & "Nessisary Evil" are catchy yet meaningful. then the mellencholie songs such as "Sing" and "Mrs O" and even "me in the minibar" The mood swings are basically the album. This album has such feeling and meaning. Ofcourse, Amanda Palmer having a great vocal porformance LIKE ALWAYS. and Brian drumming his way along making everything stick together, Great Album, cant wait for more. i sureley reccomend it. |
| Louisa |
Rating: 9.0 |
I'll admit, this album takes some getting used to. The first time I heard "Sing", I didn't get it. But once it clicks, this record becomes a part of you. The thing I love about the Dolls is their ability to make these pounding chords and spitting screams, so dreadful-sounding that you almost grimace to hear them....and then it'll break into this beautiful, quirky, euphoric celebration of freakishness and freedom that you can't help but sing along. To me, "Yes, Virginia" is about humanity. "Mrs. O" is the best example of that - it starts out by recalling an old, fond schoolteacher who became overwhelmed by the world and its many evils. The song blossoms to a power ballad in its own right, and gives you the greatest feeling of hope. I've always had this vision of Amanda waking up one morning, going into the studio and saying "Okay, let's just do whatever the fuck we want. And if other people like it, great." And that is ultimately the messgae of "Yes, Virginia". |
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