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Yes, Virginia... - Dresden Dolls
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74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: 'Virginia' is the second album for the cabaret-punk outfit fronted by Amanda Palmer.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    The Dolls' music... is as gripping as ever. [Jun 2006, p.188]
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    90
    Yes, Virginia is the album The White Stripes would make if they were getting more passionate and creative with each successive release instead of lamer and more commercial.
  3. The Guardian
    60
    Palmer's style is overwhelming: she sings her poetry with such gusto that it crosses from enthusiastic drama to verbose pantomime.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. BrianH
    10
    Maybe one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to, absolutely stunning music, Dirty Business may be my favorite song of all time.
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  2. RH
    4
    Weak attempt at trying to branch out their sound. It's not awful, but you won't remember any of it. Really, they'd have been more suited sticking to their gimmick then trying to turn into a band full of pop hooks.… Expand
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  3. AlB
    1
    Anyone dying for ani difranco with a piano substituted for a guitar: your band has finally arrived! I was not dying for ani-piano, though, and was terrified accordingly. And just how many songs do we need about jerking off-- the album should be called "yes, vagina."… Expand
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