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82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics What's this?

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the third studio album for the Denver-based indie pop band led by Tammy Ealom.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    100
    May be the perfect pop album.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Ealom is one cool customer, and her bandmates know their best music arises from showcasing her in all her multitracked glory. [22/29 Aug 2003, p.133]
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  3. Splendid
    90
    This is the album that should put Dressy Bessy on the big map.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. JoeP
    10
    I vote Dressy Bessy "Most Likely To Succeed". This album ROCKS!!!!
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  2. CrispH
    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.… Expand
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  3. BillY
    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).… Expand
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