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Dressy Bessy
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This is the third studio album for the Denver-based indie pop band led by Tammy Ealom.
| LABEL: | Kindercore |
| RELEASE DATE: | 26 August 2003 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Pop, Rock |
NOTES: Includes bonus DVD with live and studio footage.
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The average user rating for this album is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Tim E gave it a9:
It's like the Breeders at their most cheerful but without all the arsty fartsy. Their record is as perky as their name. Great job!!!!!!!!
Bill Y gave it a 10:
I agree with Joe - this thing ROCKS! Almost every song is great. When was the last time you remember that from a group. DB's previous albums were ok as they were although they were kind of bland and lacking punch. I disagree with Christine in that I don't think the fact that this album was recorded in a better studio makes any difference. The band has obviously (and I think correctly) decided that they could only take 60s retro Beach Boys sound so far, and have decided to (in the words of that stupid tv chef) kick up a bunch of notches. I think what makes this album is the interplay between the (mostly) sweet and smoth vocals and the rest of the band. Its a contrast that was largely lacking from their previous work. DB keep this up and keep pushing this new sound. You CAN and MUST go further with this. Also please come play in NYC soon (I'll make sure my friends pack the place).
Christine R. gave it a 6:
The band went into a big fancy studio and made everything sound so polished and precise that I think they've lost much of their indie charm. I prefer the lo-fi almost-unrehearsed sound of their previous releases. This cd just sounds like any other alt-rock album... it doesn't sound like the Dressy Bessy I know and love. If I'd never heard "Pink Hearts Yellow Moons", maybe I'd like this one more. But the songs just aren't as sing-along-catchy on the new cd. Dressy Bessy released a demo for the song "Tidy" and I like it MUCH better than the final version. So I don't think they've lost the ability to write catchy tunes. I just think the lets-perfect-it-in-the-studio approach sucked all the fun and spontaneous energy out of these songs. I guess every band dreams of recording in a real studio, but I wish Dressy Bessy would realize what made them unique and great, instead of trying to change their sound.
Crisp H gave it a 10:
Excellent album. Nothing to challenging, nothing too deep but who needs such brooding? This disc is just fun bubblegum rock to chew up again and again.
Joe P gave it a 10:
I vote Dressy Bessy "Most Likely To Succeed". This album ROCKS!!!!
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