Yes Virginia - Dresden Dolls (The) > Reviews

Advantages: Full of amazing and unique songs that only this band could pull off.
Disadvantages: A bit calmer and more mature compared to the previous album.

The Dresden Dolls are Amanda Palmer (lead vocals and piano) and Brian Vigilone (vocals, drums and guitar). They describe their style as ‘Brechtian punk cabaret’, and with dark lyrics and a piano, this is a rather accurate description. ‘Yes, Virginia’ (which is named after the article in the New York Sun which responded to the question ‘Is there a Santa Claus?’ with the answer ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’) was originally released in 2006 ... Read review

Advantages: Every song has a deep meaning, and is sung passionately.
Disadvantages: You won't want to listen to anything else for a while :)

After hearing a lot of songs from the Dresden Dolls' first self-titled album, I decided that it would be a crime not to listen to "Yes, Virginia...", an album that derives its name from a letter written from a young girl, Virginia O' Hanlon, asking if there is a Santa Claus. Beautifully, the reply explains that as long as people believe in Santa, he will exist. The letter can be found on the Dresden Dolls' website, in the bio section. The album starts ... Read review

Advantages: Unique, Amusing, High Quality, Great Voices, Good Musicains, Interesting album art
Disadvantages: Not the best value CD, Some songs to short, Not suitable for young children

The Dresden Dolls are a great band, very unique and quite funny at times! Their song 'Sex Changes' is quite amusing, I love singing it and seeing how people give me weird looks! I love their style of music as it is unlike any other bands I have heard. The lyrics are very original and the quality of this CD is very high. It is a great value for money and a must listen. The album art is quite good, with interesting pictures. The album ... Read review