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 with a bang, as a piercing, erratic piano announces the first track; Sex Changes, a song that seems to explore both Sex Changes and abortion at the same time. There are also slower tracks, such as Delilah, a song about a woman subjected to domestic violence. These songs are filled with just as much emotion and double meanings as the faster tracks. All in all, this is an amazingly individual album, packed with excitement and meaning. It is emotionally charged all the way through. Top 3 songs? "Backstabber", "Mandy Goes To Med School" and "Me And The Minibar."
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Hi. if you add a bit more detail to this you might get higher ratings, e.g. maybe mention that they consist of a piano and a drum?
- a fellow DD fan
MizzMolko 29.04.2008 16:01
Hiya - welcome to Ciao! First of all, gotta say that you have excellent taste in music - I love the Dresden Dolls! Secondly, if you would like any help in making your reviews get the higher rating, just leave a message in my guestbook and I'll be happy to help : ) Eleanor x
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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.
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
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Advantages: Plenty of wonderfully quirky and unique songs. Disadvantages: A little less punk-cabaret than their debut album - some people won't like that...
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.
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
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