No, Virginia...
by Dresden Dolls
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Blender
    60
    Fervent and fierce, with a half-earned world-weariness that can recall Johnny Rotten himself, the Dresden Dolls mean to make goth theatrically smart. Quite often, they do. [July 2008, p.71]
  2. NOW Magazine
    60
    Hopefully, the band will release new material soon, but No, Virginia is a good snack before the next meal.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Although it holds together better than out-takes album might, newcomers should start elsewhere. [July 2008, p.101]
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  5. Uncut
    60
    This is a less than ideal introduction to the oeuvre of the usually intriguing 'Dolls. [July 2008, p.93]
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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. DanielC.
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    Although some of these are outakes and B-sides from the Yes, Virginia sessions I actually like this album more than I like Yes, Virginia. Although some of these are outakes and B-sides from the Yes, Virginia sessions I actually like this album more than I like Yes, Virginia. Most of the songs are really good and the couple of songs that aren't my favorites still have their moments. Good Stuff.… Full Review »
  2. psychoman
    Jun 1, 2008
    7
    To use a tried-and-true phrase: Lesser bands could make a career out of the B-sides of the Dresden Dolls. Some of the material sounds To use a tried-and-true phrase: Lesser bands could make a career out of the B-sides of the Dresden Dolls. Some of the material sounds under-rehearsed and stays one step behind the tightly-knit performances of Yes, Virginia, but Amanda and Brian shine throughout with their unique take on things pop and not pop. Subversive without being tiresome, ironic without descending into sarcasm, catchy but never trite - and thank you for the nostalgic walk down pretty-in-pink lane, which never fails to make me smile. Time to count the weeks til Amanda's solo album comes out.… Full Review »
  3. ClarkC
    Jun 1, 2008
    1
    WOW these guys are screwed up... wait they ARE guys right? p.s. it gets a 1 just because it isnt rap.
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