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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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 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. All Music Guide
    80
    They sound more confident than ever, igniting their cabaret-rock with more crazed inventiveness and you-are-there immediacy.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    The bastard lovechild of Tori Amos and an Eastern European touring circus. [15 Apr 2006, p.35]
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  4. 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.
  2. EdS
    8
    Good Album. Where they truly shine is live if they come your way it is a must see.
  3. BenM
    7
    I hated "coin operated boy" but was intrigued by the theatre and musicality of Dresden Dolls. Unlike most of the reviews on this site, "Mandy Goes To Med School" is one of my favorites. Great jazz piano chords and intriguing lyrics.… Expand
  4. 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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