http://www.dresdendolls.com/

i just heard this band for the first time last friday. mix the movie Chicago w/ Rasputina and Portishead and you get this band. really good stuff. i think they're from Boston.

I loved the opening to their webpage... but no they are awesome.. very original!!!! I love the piano

Uh! I like them! Hope to find some stuff in Germany...

They are a really amazing band, they were voted last year best new band in Boston.

ya they won the wbcn rumble 2 years ago. its a huge thing here. ive never listened to them actually. maybe i should. they play boston all the time too.
ill check ulater
heather

Good call Dev!! This is the kind of stuff my oldest daughter likes. And I love their website. Cute merch. Thanks for hooking us up!! :)

I downloaded a few of their songs. They are pretty rad.

I can't find the CD anywhere here though.

Cool band...and nice name...hehe I live in Dresden, TN, not Germany.

Wicked! I geard about them two days ago, and i love them. I usually don't jump for that style but them I love. The piano, rocks!

I love The Dresden Dolls.

I was going to go see them at Lalapalozia (Sorry, but I have no idea how to spell that) but than it got cancelled.

I love The Dresden Dolls.

I was going to go see them at Lalapalozia (Sorry, but I have no idea how to spell that) but than it got cancelled.


D00D, i know! i was looking forward to that myself. really disappointing...

D00D, i know! i was looking forward to that myself. really disappointing...

It was! I had it all planned out on how I was going to get there too. Because it was a 3 hour drive. I wonder if they're gonna have it next year. But with ticket sales so bad this year, I won't be surprised if they don't.

check their website often or get on their mailing list. i only looked at their tour schedule last week and was really surprised that they do as many shows as they do. they might make it out someplace near you at some point, just not on lollapalooza.

2-23-04
Valentine's
Albany, NY
w/ Sun Also Rising

:( Damn, I can't believe they played here. If only I knew who they were than. I just started listening to them towards the begining of the summer. Maybe they'll come back...not to likely though.

Just a little add in here. But I listened to some stuff of theirs yesterday and I actually really like it and fully intend to buy the new CD. Thanks for pointing them out to me, dev...or ZER0 (whichever name you prefer, haha).

Dresden dolls are effing cool. I want to order both of their CDs but god, am I broke. :(

oh i like them, i love rasputina so yea, they are really neat.

Oh, didn't think I'd see them on the first page here.. but yeah. I just saw their video for "Girl Anachronism" on MTV2 a few weeks ago and I couldn't remember their song and looked them up like crazy. I eventually found them out... I have both of their cd's and I love them. A girls vocals over a piano always catch my attention .. and not to mention, Brian is awesome (and not that bad looking, I might add).

oh i like them, i love rasputina so yea, they are really neat.

best. tour. ever. rasputina and dresden dolls. that'd be, like, mmmmmm...

best. tour. ever. rasputina and dresden dolls. that'd be, like, mmmmmm...


damn. likefuckingwoah


I downloaded a few of their songs. They are pretty rad.

I can't find the CD anywhere here though.

If you're in the US, I bet you can find it at a Borders or Best Buy. ;)





I've fallen in love with the dolls, seriously. Brian is the sex.

best. tour. ever. rasputina and dresden dolls. that'd be, like, mmmmmm...
omgsh i know, that would be a fantastic show!

"Coin-operated boy" is quite addicting... I've never heard them before, they're pretty good, and they're locals. awesome. :)

I just heard them for the first time today.. really cool.

Anyone see them on Jimmy Kimmel the other day? They were unbelievable. They played "Girl Anachronism" then about half of "Coin-Operated Boy" when they got cut off, those bastards.

They did awesome for their live television debut, though.

The new Coin Operated boy video is really cool. Oh and by the way, for some reason the coin operated boy vid isn't on the official site but you can watch it at launch yahoo. I stick by what i said before, the dresden dolls are way too cool.

I just heard them for the first time today.. really cool.


I heard of them from you...But I love them now. Their song "Girl...something i won't even try to spell right now" is my favorite.

I heard of them from you...But I love them now. Their song "Girl...something i won't even try to spell right now" is my favorite.
anachronism ?

i'm rather fond of Missed Me

Okay,

Now this was funny, kinda off topic, but funny still. So I'm doing my normal routine on the PC when Girl, Anachronism comes on and I start singing along, I start in on "in the time it takes to break -up she could make-up ten excuses..." and that little "ah" after it, when I shouted that I scared my dog away, lol.

Found a recent interview of the Dresden Dolls. It's on FMQB.com

The bolded stuff is the interviewer.

Interview: The Dresden Dolls

By: Joey Odorisio

It is safe to say that there’s no one else out there in the music world currently doing what The Dresden Dolls are doing. Combining a Punk Rock work ethic with German cabaret influences, the Dolls have created a world all their own. I recently had the chance to speak with singer/pianist Amanda Palmer about the band, their music videos, their unique live shows, and much more.

How are you doing?

I’m doing great. I’m presently a couple towns outside of Boston. We’re off tour right now.

Can you start out by explaining the origins of the band for our readers?

We met a Halloween party at my house, sort of like a salon. I would throw these wild performance parties and there’d be a lot of bands and dancers and comedians and freaky stuff happening. At this particular party [drummer] Brian [Viglione] was dragged along by a friend, he’d never been to the house before. I played a solo set at the end of the right (probably five or six songs or something like that) and he saw me play. He approached me at the end of the night. According to him he had this giant epiphany, but he played it very cool. He came up to me and said, "How’d you like to get together and put drums to this?" Which was fine by me because I was in the market for a drummer at the time, I was looking around. It was just fate. We got together about a week later and tried out some stuff in his rehearsal space. I think we knew within about 15 minutes that we’d found a key to happiness. We totally… it was just insanity. We jumped up and down and couldn’t believe that we’d been lucky enough to find each other.

Did you always have it in mind that there was just going to be piano and drums?

At the beginning phases of the band we sort of started to expand, and I didn’t think that was going to be the end, I thought we were going to probably add something. We played one of our first gigs with a cellist, and it certainly fleshed it out. We found when we added bass and guitar and played half the set as a duo and half the set with the bass and guitar…the best part of the set was always when we were just doing our thing as a duo. The more we played, the more that sort of made sense because we just got this really distilled, focused energy on stage. The live show is very much about Brian and I being completely in synch with each other, and paying such close attention to what the other one is doing that there’s not really room for other people on stage, so we just keep it simple.

The piano as a lead instrument is really cool. I’m a big Ben Folds fan so I like the really rockin’ piano, like on "Girl Anachronism." Was it just the two of you on the album too?

There’s a couple tracks on the album that we added bass and guitar to. "Gravity" and "Good Day," and "The Jeep Song" have full-on production. The songs sound fantastic live in duo format so I think probably our tack on the next album is going to be to keep it simple.

I read you’re already working on new stuff with big time producers from Pablo Honey and Live Though This, right?

It’s true. [Sean] Slade and [Paul] Koldeire who are like this folklore-ic, awesome producer/engineer pair. We had a pre-production meeting with Sean last night, it was awesome. They’re really laid back and cool, musician-friendly guys. They’re not at all kind of the stereotypical, big-time producer sort. They’ve done some really cool projects over the years. They did the Pixies’ early stuff and they worked with Dinosaur Jr. They totally get what we’re going for, which is key.



The first time I heard you guys… someone sent me the "Girl Anachronism" video online. It was such an insane, crazy video, and now the new video is online and there's definitely a buzz about it

Have you seen the new video [for "Coin-Operated Boy"]?

Yes, I saw it a couple times.

We tried to do something that was certainly as silly as we could muster.

The videos are really fancy and intricate and they have this whole little world to them. How much work goes into creating something like that?

A lot… although we work totally independently. Both of the videos were scripted by me. We worked with the same director who lives downstairs from me and both of them were shot completely in my house. If that gives you an idea of where I live and the kind of place I come from. It’s a lot of pre-production and then the "Coin Operated Boy" video, for instance, was just four solid days of 10 in the morning to Midnight, working non-stop. It’s grueling work, but it’s also insanely fun. The crew that we had on the video -- since Michael Pope, the director, is this totally indie, self-made, self-taught film maker – the crew was just cobbled together from people we had used on the last video, to people we found through the Internet, to fans of ours who had film experience coming to volunteer. It was a total, awesome, anarchy, ragtag group of folks. You can feel it in the video. You can sort of see that there’s no one there that’s expecting that this is going to be a big hit or that it’s going to get played on MTV or that the band is going to be the next Britney Spears. Everyone is literally just psyched to be there and have a good time.

"Coin Operated Boy" is the new single, can you talk a little about the song?

It’s funny. Brian and I were just talking about this last night. That song… we were talking about our old, pre-production for the first album and how we had three sets of songs: the songs that were definitely going on the album, the songs that we hoped would make it on but we weren’t sure about, and the songs that were at the bottom of the list that were "maybe" but we’ll give it a shot in the studio and see how it comes out, probably not. "Coin-Operated Boy" was on the probably not list, which is hilarious now because that’s like the major hit with our fans and it’s like the flagship song for the band practically. I wrote it as a joke. Then I realized that this song actually (even though it’s hilarious) has a really personal meaning, so I wrote the bridge to focus attention on the fact that it’s actually a really sarcastic song about a very deep emotional problem. I think that’s what makes the song work. It’s this totally silly cabaret song on the one hand, and then all of a sudden it makes reference to itself as this song about someone who fears intimacy. It’s a lonely song when you think about it, but it masquerades as a sing-along Pop tune which is totally fine with me.

You’re going on tour overseas next?

Yes. We’re leaving on Friday for a two-week European tour and then we come back and we tour the States for six weeks.

Have you done much touring over there? Do you have a following over there yet?

Yes we do. We’ve only done a few shows in France and Germany, but the buzz on the band is huge so we’ve already sold out a bunch of the shows. We’re really looking forward to it.

I read your journal on the web site and you wrote about these various performers who were at your shows. Are they the opening acts, or do they perform during the show while you guys are playing?

These are people who just show up and stand up as living statues in the club as people are hanging out before the show starts. When we get organized, sometimes these people actually perform on stage; they perform in between acts. At the last tour we had some really cool stuff. We had great burlesque strippers and guys walking on glass and puppet shows, and all sorts of crazy shit. It totally depends on who comes and who brings what and who wants to do what. We try and set everything up.

You guys were supposed to be a part of Lollapalooza this summer. What’s your take on what happened with it falling apart?

Well, there’s two questions. How I personally felt about it, which was that I was really relieved. We hadn’t had a rest, and going on Lollapalooza was going to be this really long, daunting, insanely hard tour for us travel-wise and time-wise. Even though we were psyched to do it, when I found out we were going to all of a sudden have three solid free weeks of time to do what we wanted, I jumped up and down for joy. Although, I really regret that we didn’t get a chance to see a lot of those people play live; I’d never seen a lot of the artists on the roster and I was really looking forward to that – so that was a major bring down. I think the tour itself fell apart from external and probably some internal reasons. The ticket sales were really bombing and, as I’m sure you know, ticket sales across the summer just tanked. The bill was risky, it was challenging, and this was just not the summer to put together a challenging bill.

I read that you recorded a cover of Black Sabbath’s "War Pigs" and you were going to try to put on one of the Rock Against Bush compilations?

Yeah, it didn’t make it onto the compilations, but we’re releasing it as a U.K. b-side, and it’s fantastic.

Since you're from Massachusetts, should I ask you about John Kerry at all?

I can go on the record saying that he’s not George Bush, and that’s definitely a pro. I met John Kerry when I was in junior high school. I asked him how he felt about the legalization of marijuana. I don’t remember the answer, which says something about the state of my mind in junior high school. I think it’s beautiful watching the creative ways that people are getting the word out. We’ve been registering voters at all of our shows. We can only hope for the best.

What cool music have you been listening to lately?

I’ve been really digging… there are two things that stick out right now. One is The Decemberists. I just got their new record, and I think they’re brilliant. I got a chance to check them out a couple of months ago when I came through Boston, and the show was just fantastic. And, there’s a gal named Regina Spektor. She just got signed and is putting her album out online. She is the most brilliant new performer that I think the world has offered up. I can’t wait to see her touring and really getting out there. I think she’s brilliant.

I saw Regina open for the Strokes last year.

That’s a tough opening slot, and I think she weathered through it. Someone sent me a record of hers, and I just flipped out. I think she’s something.

Thanks for chatting with me today.

Yeah, thanks so much. Bye.

Following on that Coin Operated Boy tip, here's a radio programmer's feeling about the song: "It's a smash! Easily our top requesting song on the station. Since I've been here we've never had a record react like this on the station." - KRBZ/KANSAS CITY PD LAZLO

These guys very well could be the wave of the future.

I had to special order the CD, but it finally came in and I got it on friday, and I can't stop listening to it. Its such a great CD. Besides Girl Anarchronism and Coin-Operated Boy, both of which I loved long before I got the CD, I'd have to say my favorite is Good Day. But the whole CD is great. And thanks for posting the interview CFW

Cool band...and nice name...hehe I live in Dresden, TN, not Germany.

That's funny ... surely the founders of your town are from Dresden, Germany ;) ...
I will check them out soon ...

I've been a fan of The Dresden Dolls for a while now, and they just came through the KC area last Sunday. It was an AMAZING show. They have so much energy, and the whole crowd was totally into it, even though they were the second band of four scheduled (PJ Harvey didn't make it but was scheduled to play third).

While I was disappointed that they didn't play Missed Me (one of my favorites), they did a kick ass cover of War Pigs.

I've been a fan of The Dresden Dolls for a while now, and they just came through the KC area last Sunday. It was an AMAZING show. They have so much energy, and the whole crowd was totally into it, even though they were the second band of four scheduled (PJ Harvey didn't make it but was scheduled to play third).

While I was disappointed that they didn't play Missed Me (one of my favorites), they did a kick ass cover of War Pigs.


only bands that are incredibly awesome cover war pigs.

missed me is one of my favourites, too.
i really hope i can manage to see them sometime...

Looks like they're gonna be in St. Louis on the 6th of November. That's a bit of a drive for me (about 4 hours), but I'm gonna make it so I can see them again. Should be fun :) Hopefully they'll play a longer set, too.

they are comming here the day before my birthday (nov. 8th) and i really would love to go, except
-its downtown
-starts at 9
-will end late
-on a monday night
-i can't drive
-no one i know likes them

so my chances of going are slim, but i'd love to be able to go.

Coin Operated Boy officially goes for alternative adds on November 23rd.

My birthday = November 8th, too :)

they are comming here the day before my birthday (nov. 8th) and i really would love to go, except
-its downtown
-starts at 9
-will end late
-on a monday night
-i can't drive
-no one i know likes them

so my chances of going are slim, but i'd love to be able to go.


I'm in your exact position except its not my birthday. They're coming Oct. 30, and my broher wont take me. I'm pretty pissed. It sucks to be young and not be able to go anywhere. :rolleyes: :(

I'm in your exact position except its not my birthday. They're coming Oct. 30, and my broher wont take me. I'm pretty pissed. It sucks to be young and not be able to go anywhere. :rolleyes: :(


i totally sympathize, guys. 1997, smashing pumpkins came to little rock. guess who was grounded...

Wow...it's really comical I came across this board! One of their video's popped up on Launch (after I had viewed another), and I was just taken back by the sheer insanity. I tried doing a search on them music-wise, but after not finding anything I gave up. From what I saw, they were pretty interesting.

Might go to see them in London.

You should. They put on a helluva show.

My cousin told me to check them out a few weeks ago. The first time I heard them, I kept thinking "WTF?!?!". I've been listening to them for the last few weeks and they've really been growing on me. They're definitely different... but in a good way.

My cousin told me to check them out a few weeks ago. The first time I heard them, I kept thinking "WTF?!?!". I've been listening to them for the last few weeks and they've really been growing on me. They're definitely different... but in a good way.

The same thing has happened to me! At first I kind of dismissed them, as I said, but I went back and saw the video 'Coin Operated Boy' and loved it. 'Girl Anachronism' is insane, but interesting nonetheless. I'll have to check them out further.

i'm seriously considering going to the st louis show. but it's the weekend after i'm going to chicago...that's a lot of driving.

mmm..... i love the dresden dolls..... their incredibly yummy.


their music is awesome... LOVE

i'm seriously considering going to the st louis show. but it's the weekend after i'm going to chicago...that's a lot of driving.

It IS a lot of driving, but it'd be worth it! They should play a longer set in St. Louis than they did here in KC because they'll be headlining that show. It also seems that they traditionally hang out afterwards to sign stuff, from what I've heard.

It IS a lot of driving, but it'd be worth it! They should play a longer set in St. Louis than they did here in KC because they'll be headlining that show. It also seems that they traditionally hang out afterwards to sign stuff, from what I've heard.


awesome. you goin?

b/c going to major metropolitan areas and just hanging out when i don't know anyone there is on my list of stuff that's kinda weird and avoided.

awesome. you goin?

b/c going to major metropolitan areas and just hanging out when i don't know anyone there is on my list of stuff that's kinda weird and avoided.

My ticket arrived in the mail yesterday :) I'm very excited to see them again!

My ticket arrived in the mail yesterday :) I'm very excited to see them again!


nice. i guess i should hurry up and decide if i'm going so i can order mine in time...

nice. i guess i should hurry up and decide if i'm going so i can order mine in time...

I ordered mine here (http://premier.metrotix.com/metrotix/default.asp). I got them in the mail two days later.

I ordered mine here (http://premier.metrotix.com/metrotix/default.asp). I got them in the mail two days later.


awesome, thank you. i'll check it out.

i am in love with them! i was searching them and the only good site i found was their official site, no fansites- which sucks. i must buy their cd... too bad i am broke!

There are many fansites out there for them. You should stop being broke, though, and buy their CDs! They're wonderful. :)

I like the dresden dolls.

I have a few songs downlaoded from the net.I can't get the album as its parental advisory but I don't care

There are many fansites out there for them. You should stop being broke, though, and buy their CDs! They're wonderful. :)

can you share some sites with me? and i can try to be not broke... maybe i can ask my dad for the money lol

can you share some sites with me? and i can try to be not broke... maybe i can ask my dad for the money lol

The Brigade (http://thebrigade.net/dolls.htm) is a good one. Be sure to check out the mp3 section of the site :) They have many full shows on there.

The Brigade (http://thebrigade.net/dolls.htm) is a good one. Be sure to check out the mp3 section of the site :) They have many full shows on there.

thanks! awesome site! :D

Awsome band!! I love their music, even thou im not usually into that stuff, its really really catchy and ill be sure to recomend them to other people.. They are very good!!

I went to see them again last night in St. Louis. They fucking rocked! Much longer set than they played here in KC a few weeks ago. Just... wow, they were so good. I talked to Brian a little after the show was over, and he said they should have a new CD coming out next fall :) They played one new song, "Shores of California", during the set, along with covers of "War Pigs" and "Hit Me Baby One More Time" (which was hilarious).

I went to see them again last night in St. Louis. They fucking rocked! Much longer set than they played here in KC a few weeks ago. Just... wow, they were so good. I talked to Brian a little after the show was over, and he said they should have a new CD coming out next fall :) They played one new song, "Shores of California", during the set, along with covers of "War Pigs" and "Hit Me Baby One More Time" (which was hilarious).

Awesome. Did they play Backstabber?? And is Brian as cute in person as he is in the few pictures I've seen of him??

They didn't play Backstabber this time, although I got to hear it at the show a few weeks ago.

And yes, Brian is uber-cute. I got a big, happy hug from him :)

I can't believe I only just found this thread :rolleyes:

In case any aussies are interested, I believe they're touring the country soon. They have a gig at a club in the valley on Dec 15. I don't know if there are any tickets left though.

I haven't heard that much of their music - but I'm hopefully getting their album for xmas.

yea i saw e-unit's sig on here and had to check them out. they are an awesome band and i have never heard any band write music in the way that they do. it's cool. my favorite song by them is gravity for now anyway. :D

wow.

This band owns me. I've been listening to their s/t album nonstop for the past 3 days and every time it just seems more amazing :D I'm only sad that they came down here 3 times in October but I didn't know about 'em. Oh well, looks like they do a lot of touring.

theres nothing like that 4 count at the beginning of girl anachronism, makes you wanna jump up and run around the room like a mad man (run a circle around a set of drums). ;)

dresden dolls kick ass. one of my new favs now.

Alright, so I just finally got off of my ass and checked these guys out. I saw them on Jimmy Kimmel a while back, and was really intrigued by their originality.

They're amazing, to put it lightly. I'm in love with how Amanda plays the piano.

yay for coin operated boy!!!!!

I really like some of their songs, I heard Coin Operated Boy and Girl Anachronism and went out and bought the album. I'd say I like Half of it.
One song that bugs me is Bad Habit, it sounds so awesome but the lyrics, there should of been a moral or something at the end, but instead it just seems like People just care about themselves and won't look at me and what I do to myself.

I really like some of their songs, I heard Coin Operated Boy and Girl Anachronism and went out and bought the album. I'd say I like Half of it.
One song that bugs me is Bad Habit, it sounds so awesome but the lyrics, there should of been a moral or something at the end, but instead it just seems like People just care about themselves and won't look at me and what I do to myself.
BUt you're missing the point. The song is written in that context but think about it. IT's a Self-contradictory Statement and the epitome of how most people think when in that sort of low. "And You might say it's self inflicted you might say it's self destruction but can't you see it's more productive than if I were to be happy?" Bad Habbit is one of the songs that Made me love the Dolls.

So I finally bought the album a couple months ago and I really enjoy it, even in all its creepyness.

My favorite song to date is "The Jeep Song." It sounds so cute but yet so bitter...I love it.

coin operated boy is the funniest/strangest song i've ever heard!

From Shadowbox.net(The Official Dresden dolls Forum): The Upcomming DVD Of the recorded show in Boston will be Released on a Ruomoured date of October 10th. It's sepculated however that Since it is a monday, It will be rEleased on the 11th, The Tuesday.

From Shadowbox.net(The Official Dresden dolls Forum): The Upcomming DVD Of the recorded show in Boston will be Released on a Ruomoured date of October 10th. It's sepculated however that Since it is a monday, It will be rEleased on the 11th, The Tuesday.

http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=01686109419&from1=FNTDD

That's it there. According to a press release posted on ShadowBox.net as well as a concert there's a documentary about The Brigade. It sounds pretty awesome, can't wait :D

I was just wondering if anyone here enjoys the dresden dolls as much as I do If you don't know who they are I'll leave the web link here http://www.dresdendolls.com/ the are the best(well You know Evanecen is still #1) I hope you like them much love Jonnie :D :D

The video for Good Day is on Myspace videos. (http://videos.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=videos&Mytoken=2C09C9EC-2A79-4FD9-A3AC4BF745062A211217944625) I'm pretty sure it's from the new dvd. And the video is number 2 on myspace!

Only 6 days til the dvd. :D

They are pretty good... here are some of their songs from their website

http://media.dresdendolls.com/downloads/GirlAnachronism.mp3

http://media.dresdendolls.com/downloads/MissedMe.mp3

http://media.dresdendolls.com/downloads/BadHabit.mp3

http://media.dresdendolls.com/downloads/HalfJack.mp3

I love The Dresden Dolls, I heard about them from my friend not so long ago and now I'm just constantly looking out for the CD everywhere I go. I want it so bad.
I love hearing music like this that is so original and such a change from a lot of music nowadays.

The Dresden Dolls are part of the Evboard Artist: The Next Big Thing contest! I'm representing them. They're not in this voting period but they should be in the next. So, come out and show your support for the Dolls!

i love the dresden dolls so much!!! they are totally amazing, hurrah for punk cabaret!

i cant wait till may, i got gig tickets...man, seeing the dolls is going to be amazing! i bought the DVD and it was mense, so seeing them live will be even better, i hope i get to meet them!

my fave song at the moment is "thirty whacks"
xoxo

For any Dresden Dolls fan I'd recommend strongly to get ahold of that DVD. I luckily found my copy at a local Borders. Since making it to live show is near impossible for myself this DVD is quite a nice companion.

Interesting Pre-Show, to say the least. I mostly enjoyed the girl in white's visual performance for Half Jack and naturally host Christoper Lydon.

It seems from watching the DVD their self titled debut studio albumdoesn't do them justice (and its a great CD, easily in my top 10). To see them play off eachother is like nothing else, full of passion and energy - amazing. Just two people on stage playing music. No gimics, flashing lights, just them watching eachother, building momentum, and just blowing you away. Crazy, chaotic, energetic, and just tons of fun. Its a powerful collaberation and probably one of the most unique music experiences/band that I've heard/seen in a long while.

Anyone who remotely likes their music, needs this DVD. $6.99 on Amazon.

I know what you mean. I got mine, finally(I had to order it in at my local CD store), On Sunday. I love the DVD. The Pre-show was amazing. I really liked the Drama students take on Slide. I'm thinking of bringing the DVD to show my Drama teacher it. He's into the weird kind of stuff like that. Lol

I got the DVD for Christmas and it's awesome. I've seen them live twice and am going to see them again when they tour here in May. I might even go twice :D

i can't wait for their new album. has anyone else heard one of their new songs on their myspace? tis good stuff.

Dirty Business is amazing. Though it's not exactly new. Most of the songs on "Yes, Virginia" are songs that the dolls have been playing live for some time now. But a lot of people haven't heard them, so It's a good thing they've recorded them for an album.

I've heard about half of the songs on the album already from live things but it's going to be great to have studio versions :D

you can also listen to some of the clips of the new songs in a e-card... i have no idea what the link is though, sorry.

I have it, it's here (http://www.flashenhanced.com/dresdendolls/ecard) if anyone's interested. It's great :D

Yes, Virginia is out today!!

My stepdad is at Best Buy paying for my copy right now. :D :D :D

I Had to Forgoe Yes, Virginia today. ;_;

I'll hopefully be getting it tomorrow. I had to get my Hamsters today. Petland wouldn't hold them for me any longer. So I don't have nough money for the album. But I might be able to sucker some out of my parents if I'm pitiful enough.

I preordered it from Tower so I got it today. Melikes.

I screamed at my roommate, "you motherfucker, you'll sing someday!" and she went o_O and I had her listen to the song.

I have no money. Maybe I can talk my mom into buying it for me tomorrow when we go shopping.


{edit}
MySpace bulletin;
The Dolls will be performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight (4/19). It airs on ABC and you can get time/channel info HERE (http://abc.go.com/primetime/jimmykimmel/).

I'm totally going to stay up to watch them tonight, even though I'm supposed to, "Get a good night's sleep for testing tomorrow." :P

I got Yes, Virginia, and it rocks my face.

i'm gonna try really hard to stay awake and watch them tonight. its my bday and i got their new cd from my parents.. its awesome! :D

i saw them in concert in november. they were osm live!! and they were really cool, the lead singer was in the audience taking pics of the other bands that played b4 them. i got a really nice pic of her eyebrows on my cell. lol.

did anyone see them on jimmy kimmel live? they were so awesome.

for those who missed it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wBtWT4ZBqc8&search=the%20dresden%20dolls

did anyone see them on jimmy kimmel live? they were so awesome.

for those who missed it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wBtWT4ZBqc8&search=the%20dresden%20dolls

It's just sucks the rest of Modern Moonlight was cut off :(

I would've seen them but my Mom didn't tell me they were on. ;_; She saw them and just decided she didn't want to get up and tell me they were going to be on.

I love the new album. :) IT's Amazing. I've played it in it's entirety at least once a Day since I got it. Lol

Yes, Virginia is the top selling new release!

SOPHOMORE ALBUM YES, VIRGINIA SCORES!

RANKS AS TOP SELLING NEW RELEASE ON BILLBOARD'S TOP 200 ALBUM CHART

TOUR WITH PANIC! AT THE DISCO THIS SUMMER

NEW YORK, NY - The Dresden Dolls are on fire. Their sophomore album Yes, Virginia is the ..1 selling new release in the U.S. this week as the album debuts at ..42 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart with 19,000 albums sold. It also charted in the Top 10 on the Top Alternative chart, ..1 on the CORE Alternative chart and ..2 on the Top Internet chart. Yes, Virginia, is the follow-up to the 2004, critically acclaimed self-titled debut, which slowly built from selling 275 copies first week to a total of over 100,000 copies sold in the U.S. alone. The Dresden Dolls just completed a successful run of special appearances in select markets throughout the US, including a much buzzed about show at Stubbs during SXSW in Austin, TX and a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band will tour North America this summer as the special guests on the Panic! At the Disco Tour.

YES, VIRGINIA is a sheer rock opera minus the bombastic guitars. It thrashes tempestuously from one emotional tenor to another, recalling in no small measure the grandiosity of glam-era Bowie and Queen, but is clearly informed by a post-punk sense of strident dynamics, says SOMA Magazine. The album which has also received critical acclaim from Blender, Entertainment Weekly, Elle, Seventeen.com, Stuff Magazine, Jane, Alternative Press, LA Times, Spin, The New Yorker and more, features the exceptional premiere single Sing. The track has been praised by the likes of OUTBURN Magazine, who said on the unexpectedly uplifting and inviting closer, Sing, Palmer proclaims Life is no cabaret acknowledging the Dresden Dolls Vaudevillian appearance while simultaneously showing that underneath lies a pair of confident and ambitious musicians.

The album was ..1 most added and a top 10 record on the CMJ 200 and ..1 on FMQBs Alternative Chart. The single, Sing is getting stellar phone reaction at many Modern Rock stations among them KDLD (Los Angeles), WCYY (Portland), WFNX (Boston), WXRK (Cleveland), KRBZ (Kansas City), KEDJ (Phoenix), CD101 (Columbus), KROCK2 (NYC), WLIR (Long Island), WVGS (Las Vegas) and many, many more.

Additionally, the video for Sing which premiered on the MySpace.com homepage, has been receiving spins on MTV2, Fuse and MTVu.

The Dresden Dolls singer/pianist/lyricist Amanda Palmer, who has been called one of the most powerful and smartest songwriters in rock by Seventeen.com and drummer Brian Viglione, whose drumming has been called fearsome by The New Yorker, are currently touring overseas but will hit the road with PANIC! AT THE DISCO on June 27th when the tour kicks off in Washington, D.C. The duo will also be playing Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN on June 17th and Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL on August 5th. The Dolls live shows are the stuff of legend, drawing rave reviews worldwide and a recent cover of the touring magazine, POLLSTAR.

From Roadrunner Records on MySpace...

wow, that's awesome! i really wasn't expecting them to be on the top! congrats to them!

For everyone in Australia, The Dresden Dolls will be hosting rage this Saturday. Here is the playlist

http://www.abc.net.au/rage/playlist/archive/2006/20060429.htm

For everyone in Australia, The Dresden Dolls will be hosting rage this Saturday. Here is the playlist

http://www.abc.net.au/rage/playlist/archive/2006/20060429.htm


what is up with that 'hank' video...is that an ameature(not sure how to spell that) video? its neat, lol.

Dresden Dolls playing The Cathouse in Glasgow, Scotland on May 5th 06... should be a blast.

:)

mmmm head


*wishes dresden dolls would come back to Australia*

i not heard anything by these,
i heard there good though

*Wishes The Dresden Dolls would do a Cross Canada Tour*

They've only been to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver. No where near I live. *pout* Lol

Oh, By the way, The Dolls are playing Bonnaroo this year. But the Tickets are sold out.

So today instead of going to class, I skipped and went and bought the album. I feel proud :)

Dresden Dolls playing The Cathouse in Glasgow, Scotland on May 5th 06... should be a blast.

:)


you're damn right it'll be a blast. i wouldn't dare steer you wrong, head.

do me a favour and scream my name while you're there.

Wow, I just saw their CD in Target! I didn't know they were doing so well; that's awesome. *has been living under a rock*

I just stumbled apon the dresden dolls by accident- my god, i love this stuff! I only have the 5 songs they had on the site, i'll have to get the albums. "I'M THE GIRL ANACHRONISM!" :D

I found out about the Dresden Dolls around February of last year and have been in love with their music ever since. I have yet to buy their new album, hope I can get it soon. The new single is great!

I finally bought Yes, Virginia... the other day. I love it so much. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it as much as I love their last album but, I really do.

I finally bought Yes, Virginia... the other day. I love it so much. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it as much as I love their last album but, I really do.

I think that applies to all of their music, you're so overwhelmed when you first hear it so it takes a few times to get used to it lol so original

I think that applies to all of their music, you're so overwhelmed when you first hear it so it takes a few times to get used to it lol so original
Definitely!

My dad thinks they sound like circus music. :p

Dresden Dolls playing The Cathouse in Glasgow, Scotland on May 5th 06... should be a blast.

:)


and it was:D although the drums beforehand were ouchie on the ears.

although i had to laugh at Amanda's comment on the crowd being so polite, seeing as several people around us were complete pricks. a group of them elbowed my friend out the way.

yeaah the cathouse gig was amazing, and the support bands were great, too bad the crowd werent upto much, if i was playing to that audience, i would be totally dissappointed in them...ah well, it was awesome anyways, i <3 the dresden dolls!!!!
<3
xoxo

Definitely!

My dad thinks they sound like circus music. :p
MY PArents think the exact same thing! Whenever I put them on, they're like "Great, time for the circus music again..." >_>

My parents like Coin Operated Boy but think the rest is just noise!

Today I bought "The Dresden Dolls" and "Yes, Virginia". I downloaded the 5 songs off their website, and they've been playing on my ipod non-stop. I LOVE THIS BAND (hopefully i'll be able to see them play reading festival in august). Thanks everyone for bringing them to my attention.

Btw, Amanda's blog about Ben is one of the most touching things I have ever read.

Btw, Amanda's blog about Ben is one of the most touching things I have ever read.

That one made me cry.

I love Amanda's blogs.

I love Amanda's blogs.

So do I.

That one was so touching.

They were awesome at Brighton Concorde 2 on Thursday and at London Astoria last night :D Oh, and the acoustic set they did during the day in Brighton was wonderful toooo.

They were awesome at Brighton Concorde 2 on Thursday and at London Astoria last night :D Oh, and the acoustic set they did during the day in Brighton was wonderful toooo.

Argh, i'm such a fucking idiot. What was I doing on thursday night? Listening to "The Dresden Dolls" in bed. I jumped on the band wagon a few weeks late. If only I had downloaded their stuff when i meant to, about two weeks earlier, i would've been at the astoria, picking up the pieces of my exploded head.

ARGH

*prays for Reading festival tickets*

If they play reading, do you reckon they'll do some extra dates in the uk? And do you reckon i could get off work for it?*

I don't know, they didn't last year when they played Download and Reading.

my close friend had me listen to her Dresden Doll cds when she came over for a random photo taking, beer drinking, dancing around the lounge room night. How awesome is 'Backstabber' by the way!

I wouldn't know, i haven't picked up yes virginia yet :P I found a copy, i just haven't bought it. Once again- AUSTRALIAN CD STORES CAN KISS MY ASS.

I wouldn't know, i haven't picked up yes virginia yet :P I found a copy, i just haven't bought it. Once again- AUSTRALIAN CD STORES CAN KISS MY ASS.

Agreed. I'm still looking :rolleyes:

sorry about the double post

I FINALLY found myself a copy of 'Yes, Virginia' Myer is my hero! lol

I absolutely love "Dirty business" the lyrics rock :D

Took me a little while to really get into them but now I love them. The cds and DVD are so good. I already bought my ticket to see them in July when they open for Panic! At the disco. Should be a good show.

I've finally picked up Yes, Virginia. 27 thumbs up. Modern Moonlight <3<3

I've finally picked up Yes, Virginia. 27 thumbs up. Modern Moonlight <3<3

Haha it's funny how we both managed to find it at the same time :D

sorry about the double post

I FINALLY found myself a copy of 'Yes, Virginia' Myer is my hero! lol

I absolutely love "Dirty business" the lyrics rock :D

That's the one song stuck in my head right now ;D It gets me all pumped up.

But "Backstabber" is the song I would dedicate to a certain ex-friend - that fricking hope grabber! God! I feel for 'him', fool! :p

But "Backstabber" is the song I would dedicate to a certain ex-friend - that fricking hope grabber! God! I feel for 'him', fool! :p

Yeah that's such an awesome song :D

I love the whole "shit lover!" part

Mandy goes to med school is the best song on that album, with sex changes a close second. :cool:

Mandy goes to med school is the best song on that album, with sex changes a close second. :cool:
Mandy goes to med schoooooooooooooooool!

YEah... Mandy rules. Hell, THe whole album rules.

Mandy goes to med school is the best song on that album, with sex changes a close second. :cool:

if you show up and I am unavailable
my partner brian would love to take care of you
he is a nice man
thoroughly reliable
he's in a rockband
and he goes to med school...

:D

I've been loving Delilah a lot lately.

I'm in love with Amanda's fragile voice in 'First Orgasm'

and 'Backstabber' rox0rz ma sox0rz! :D

I can not chose a favorite! >.< Mandy goes to med school Delilah Sex changes First orgasm....

"First Orgasm" is sadly beautiful. Really, if you try to look through another point of view.

"My Alcoholic Friends" cracks me up. My favorite part:

"I'm taking back the number of the beast
Cause 6 is not a pretty number
8 or 3 are definitely better
A is for the address on the letter
To my alcoholic friends

I'm trying hard
Not to be ashamed
Not to know the name
Of who is waking up beside me
Or the date, the season or the city
But at least the ceiling's very pretty"

*raises glass to the Dolls* ;)

I'm in love with Perfect Fit lately.

I'm in love with Perfect Fit lately.

I love The Perfect Fit so much. I can't wait for The Songbook, which has been pushed back again GAAAAAAAAAAAH *Rips out hair*, So I can play it on Piano.

I have dicovered 'Truce' and I AM IN LOVE!

I love The Perfect Fit so much. I can't wait for The Songbook, which has been pushed back again GAAAAAAAAAAAH *Rips out hair*, So I can play it on Piano.

Neither can I, but $40? sheesh.

Mine's only $35.

*Got a discount because he preordered in December*

But $40 is kinda reasonable if you look at what all you're getting.

"The Dresden Dolls' Companion Song Book is Coming –
After years in the making, The Dresden Dolls' first songbook will be arriving in late June. ABOUT F*^&ING TIME.
This extraordinary approximately 200 page book contains tons of never-before seen color photos of the band throughout the years, sheet music/guitar tabs from the band's debut record, The Dresden Dolls, and extensive insight into the song-writing, song-meanings and process by which the record was prepared and recorded. Each page of sheet music has scribbled extras and suggestions hand-written in by Amanda. The book is bound with a strong spiral binding so it doesn't snap shut when laid on a piano, because Amanda knows how annoying that is. The Companion also includes a bonus video disc containing an 20-minute intimate and impromtu interview with amanda in her kitchen during the creation of the album artwork." The Songbook will be available in late June. At $40 this will be a collectors item for musicians and fans alike."

I'm gonna order it mainly for the extras. Who knows, maybe the sheet music will give me the boost I need to learn guitar.

Have you guys seen the, uh, naked pictures of Amanda and Brian for a German magazine called Spex? It's kind of old news; well, it was posted last month on the Dresden Dolls' livejournal community. Pretty artsy. :p

OH

MY

GOD.

Linkage.

Here's a link! (http://community.livejournal.com/dresdendolls/718366.html) :)

Ughmessagetooshort.

Those are Gorgeous pictures.

Whoever said Amanda was ugly is just jealous.

And Brian? Well... *Drool*

I picked up a copy of Yes, Virginia yesterday and I love it! I think they have changed their sound a bit but I like it.

My fave songs so far are Backstabber, Delilah, Sing, Mrs O. and My Alcoholic Friends.

The lyrics are awesome. I also agree with someone else - I love Amanda's voice on First Orgasm.

Actually, THeir sound hasn't changed.

The only brand new song on Yes, Virginia is "Sing"

The rest are all songs that have been written for years. So, Technically, Their sound hasn't changed.

Here's a link! (http://community.livejournal.com/dresdendolls/718366.html) :)

Ughmessagetooshort.

that photoshoot reminds me of john lennon and yoko...funny is that their names are on brian's and amanda's chest. very interesting.

Wow. What a photo shoot....

I will never look at the dresden dolls the same again.

http://www.wwwiii2.org/spex/spex_title_small.jpg

BEST.

PICTURE.

EVER.

The others are good (I love how they're not all trashy and rubbish - they're quite arty really.)

Btw I know what you mean about changing their sound. The actual songs aren't different, but the quality of the recording is different. I swear they've bought the drums up higher, and it just generally sounds more professionally done. I liked how their self titled album sounded almost home recorded. Especially 672. That song is great. Great to the max.

I see what you mean about them having upped the Drums and such. And the songs on Yes, Virginia are generally different than those of the Self-Titled.

I really think that the Self-titled had almost a childish mindset and Yes, Virginia's got a vey Teenage kind of mind-set now. I'm eager to see if the next album will have an adult sense of thinking.

By the way, if Anyone is looking for Sheet Music, this group has some for the following songs...

Backstabber
Sex Changes
672
Coin-Operated Boy
Slide
Missed Me
Girl Anachronism

Link to the Group: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/dresden_doll_x/

And, Just out of Curiosity, is anyone else here a member on The Shadowbox?

OMG! Finally... I've been looking everywhere for them! thank you!

and yes i'm a member, ladyisha is my user name there too but i hardly log in..

You're welcome. :)

I just figured that it would be better to give these sheets out since the book is taking for-fucking-ever. Late July now. *emo-tear*

Anywho, I'm not sure who did most of the transcriptions. I mean, I used to have her site I just can't remember her name. She shut it down in January. And Backstabber and Sex Changes just kinda happened on the site. No clue who did them.

You have to be a member to get to the sheetmusic.

:(

All you need to do to be a member is sign onto the Yahoo network with a Yahoo ID (IF you have a Yahoo Email, you have an ID) And Join the group.

That's it. ^^

And, Just out of Curiosity, is anyone else here a member on The Shadowbox?
Yep, I am :) Don't post much though.

All you need to do to be a member is sign onto the Yahoo network with a Yahoo ID (IF you have a Yahoo Email, you have an ID) And Join the group.

That's it. ^^

I have no Yahoo ID. Any way around? I'm thinking about emailing the nice people on the website (or, if anyone wants to be supernice and wants to send them to me, a PM would be great :D )

It does take 30 seconds to create one and you don't have to ever use it again ;)

I have no Yahoo ID. Any way around? I'm thinking about emailing the nice people on the website (or, if anyone wants to be supernice and wants to send them to me, a PM would be great :D )

I second that. I second it quite a lot.

I third that. I third that quite alot



;)

I just checked and some songs are only in Finale Notepad 2005 format. Any of you want those too or just the ones in jpeg or gif format?

jpeg and gif format thanks :)

Seems like Finale Notepad is a free program, at least looks free here: http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/

The zip contains the one in jpeg/gif format and the other ones that aren't in jpeg/gif format. http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=89A5A4A65A137CBF

Thankyou SO much!

now to get my hands on Girl anachronism :p

Thankyou SO much!

now to get my hands on Girl anachronism :p

Well Girl anachronism is in the zip but in that weird format :( I'll check tonight when I get home if I can download it and make screen shots of the music sheets like the other songs. Might make it easier for you and others.

heh jebusness at teh pic's, rather artsy indeed, I love the song Sing.

Seems like Finale Notepad is a free program, at least looks free here: http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/

The zip contains the one in jpeg/gif format and the other ones that aren't in jpeg/gif format. http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=89A5A4A65A137CBF

THANK YOU

*lobs rep points in RedRooster's general dirction*

Finale Notepad is free. No catches or anything. But there's a lot of setbacks to it. I have the full Finale 2006.

Well Girl anachronism is in the zip but in that weird format :( I'll check tonight when I get home if I can download it and make screen shots of the music sheets like the other songs. Might make it easier for you and others.

Thankyou. I'd really appreciate that :)

Anyone got sheet music for Mandy Goes To Med School. I would kill for them.

I've only just started listening to The Dresden Dolls and I'm looking to buy some CD's, so, which ones would you recommend for a semi first time listener?

Well they only have 2 albums (3 if you count A is For Accident). Their other 2albums (self titled and Yes, Virginia...) are both great. Since you're just getting into them, I'd recomend the self titled album. But you really can't go wrong with either.

Well they only have 2 albums (3 if you count A is For Accident). Their other 2albums (self titled and Yes, Virginia...) are both great. Since you're just getting into them, I'd recomend the self titled album. But you really can't go wrong with either.

Thank you! I'm adding them to my cd wishlist on sanity. :)

I'm in love with Me & the minibar! it's been playing on repeat for the last few hours lol

I'm in love with Me & the minibar! it's been playing on repeat for the last few hours lol

Haha, you're not the only one. I LOVE that song. The thing about the dresden dolls and me is that i just have to sing along. And i always sing along with me and the minibar :)

Anyone got sheet music for Mandy Goes To Med School. I would kill for them.
Darko, They added a Sheet for Mandy.

But it's not Full. It's good, though.

Just got this in an email form the mailing list...

UK/Europe and Australia Tour

We will be returning to the UK and Europe for festivals in August and hitting Australia in September.
The on-sale date for all Australian dates is July 7th.


August 18th, 2006
Pukkelpop Festival
Hasselt, Belgium

August 19th, 2006
Highfield Festival
Erfurt, Germany

August 23rd, 2006
Edinburgh, UK
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Spiegel Tent

August 25th, 2006
Leeds, UK
Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival

August 26th, 2006
Germany
Monsters of Spex festival

August 27th, 2006
Reading, UK
Carling Weekend: Reading Festival

September 15th, 2006
Brisbane, Australia
The Arena
all ages

September 16th, 2006
Sydney, Australia
The Gaelic Theatre
all ages

September 17th, 2006
Melbourne, Australia
The Corner Hotel
18+

September 20th, 2006
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide University Bar
all ages

September 22, 2006
Perth, Australia
Heat
18+



Also...

London Roundhouse Blow Out

The Dresden Dolls will be returning to London on November 3rd and 4th, 2006.
These will be Not To Miss spectacles of a show with performance artists and artistic chaos galore.
Stay tuned to www.dresdendolls.com/calendar for upcoming ticket info.


They need to play in Atlanta :mad:

And I say they need to come to Brazil.
I remember Amanda telling me in an email that they would try hard to hit Brazil this year (the email dates from last year), but so far nothing. :\

Lucky you people from Europe!

*squeels*

AUSTRALIAN DATES!

:D

OMG FINALLY!!!!!!!! *dances*

I have waited such a long time to see them live!

OMG FINALLY!!!!!!!! *dances*

I have waited such a long time to see them live!

Me too!

*squeels more*

OH
MY
GOD
*fangirl frenzy*
Australia dates!

W00T! I'm going to see the amazing Dresden Dolls in July. I have never been so excited for a concert (except for Korn) I loooovvvee the Dresden Dolls. I hope they sing their cover of Carole King's Pierre, cuz that song is so friggin funny.

I am currently trying to trade off birthdays, christmases and non-vital organs to get someone to get me tickets :/ MUST...SEE...STOCKING-CLAD OWNAGE...

Now they need Canadian dates. *Live DD Deprived*

Now they need Canadian dates. *Live DD Deprived*

Well there's a few canadian shows since they are opening for Panic! At the Disco. But the only western canada date is Vancouver :(

Belladonna - I hope you will be able to go. I wouldn't think tickets will be more than $50 at the absolute max.

I was listening to Me and the Minibar just before and my mum walked in saying 'what's that dreadful noise?' :eek: Typical mum :rolleyes:

I just got tickets to see them at Reading. YESSSS!!!

Also, they're playing the UK in November. At possibly the coolest venue ever. *head explodes*

I might see them this saturday.... and for only $15.00..Im so excited :)

The Dresden Dolls are one of my fav bands. I went to go see them live, they were awesome.

Apparently, the songbook is available. Some people on the Dolls livejournal community received it. I need to order mine.

And BloodnRoses21 that's great. I hope you get to go!

The songbook has been shipped out to people who preordered.

Their shipping is really weird, however. People on the shadowbox who ordered in December (I.E. Me >_>) haven't received it yet and others, who preordered last week, have it already.

Finally picked up a copy of the first album. But i haven't listened to it yet! -.-

The Self Titled Album is amazing.

Everything they do is amazing, really...

I prefer the first album, but somehow end up listening to "Virginia" more. I think the second one is definately more commercial sounding (especially "Sing") where as the first album is more avant-garde in places. I think the first album takes more effort to listen to.

I prefer the first album, but somehow end up listening to "Virginia" more. I think the second one is definately more commercial sounding (especially "Sing") where as the first album is more avant-garde in places. I think the first album takes more effort to listen to.

I agree. I prefer the first album, but then again I am a little bias since girl anachronism is on the first album :p

I really don't see how the second album is more Commercial.

Honestly, I think most people draw the commercial comparison because the second album just sounds different to the first.

And I'm sick of people Ragging on Sing. It's a good song. Just because it sounds different to what the Dolls have done before, people freak out. That's what the Dolls are about. They change their style, write whatever they want whenever they want and dont' care what anyone thinks.

I really don't see how the second album is more Commercial.

Honestly, I think most people draw the commercial comparison because the second album just sounds different to the first.

And I'm sick of people Ragging on Sing. It's a good song. Just because it sounds different to what the Dolls have done before, people freak out. That's what the Dolls are about. They change their style, write whatever they want whenever they want and dont' care what anyone thinks.

For the record, I'm not ragging on Sing. Im just saying its different from the rest of the album. Which it undoubtably is. I just think the second album's more commercial because DD had Missed Me as some bizarre musical peadophilic strip tease, and Girl Anachronism, which has been described by people I know as "Weird Atonal Jazz", "Piano metal" and "just fucking trippy".

Also, all the songs on Virginia are also of average length (3-4mins), where as DD had Truce (clocking in at 8:34) and 672 (at 1:24).
I think Amanda'a voice is a lot stronger on the second album, which probably adds to a more professional feel.

Tbh, its mostly based on a gut reaction. First time I listened to DD, I was speechless for about an hour. Same thing next time. I'd not heard anything like it before. Virginia was like most other albums - i was a bit underwhelmed when first listening to it, but after 2/3 plays i realised how awesome it was. I honestly think it stands up to repeated plays more than DD does.

Since i just picked up the first album i know what you're all talking about a little more. I agree that they're different, but i could never pick favourites, i love them both. I see why people think that virginia is a little safer, but i think it still has its share of insanity. Like mandy goes to med school, that is one insane song. I played it for a few people, the reaction of one was WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT. I couldn't stop laughing for five minutes, good times.

And i don't mind sing personally. I like that the dresden dolls are changing with their albums, maturing musically if you will.

By the way, slide owns all.

^^Slide is fricking SCARY.

I'm going to see them tonight, I'm streetteaming. Since we have been strongly encouraged to be INTERESTING streetteamers...I'm wearing a black dress and black and white striped tights, and we'll see if my roommate can do anything weird and Amanda-like to my eyebrows. *shrug* It'll be fun.

I'm listening to Yes, Virginia again...I think my favorites are Delilah and Mandy Goes to Med School.

The show was great last night. I was sweating like a pig even before the show started, it only got worse when the Dolls hit the stage ;) We didn't get the Britney cover since the guy from Panic was busy but we got more songs since the other band wasn't there(Hush sound). They played a great set mostly for Panic! fans but they got into it and seemed to enjoy the show. Way too many underage teenagers...

Setlist:(probably screwed up the order)
Gravity
Backstabber
Coin-Operated Boy
Amsterdam (cover)
Dirty Business
Half Jack
Girl Anachronism

After a 45 minutes walk to the FTBR venue, I didn't expect it to take that long to get there :( I ended up missing Part 1 of the videos but saw the rest. That Half Jack video was sweet, the alternate version to Sing is nice too and the Titler videos were just crazy. Check them out HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uCsODN0O6w)

Amanda said she was really happy with the crowd tonight and it wasn't one of the really bad nights. She was a little pissed at the Panic guy for missing the show but she said that there wasn't much you could do with a 19 year old lol They are both really funny and straight forward, every show should be like that. For those that read Amanda's dairy, we got a live version of her haiku ;) There was around 120 people at the FTBR show.

Setlist:(probably screwed up the order)
Perfect Day (Lou Reed cover)
New Song
I Don't Care Much (Cabaret musical)
My Favourite Things
Amsterdam(yeah again ;))
Science Fiction Double Feature (RHPS song) (with Brian on guitar)
Delilah(yes the DD song!!)
Mother (Pink Floyd cover) (Brian on drums)
Rainbow Connection (Brian on guitar)
Exit Music (For A Film) (Radiohead cover) (with Brian)

They only played Delilah because Brian broke a string, got piss, threw the guitar down and finished the song with the drum and ended throwing a stick in the crowd that I got :D After the song he told Amanda to play a long song so he could change the string and she asked us what we wanted to hear. So we got an Amanda only Delilah :D

I bought the FTBR TShirt and poster, got the poster signed ;), I wanted a tshirt at the show but they only had that clock one :( Maybe next time.

Marika,

If you think Slide is scary as is, You should hear the alternate lyrics...

Where it says "Who left the playground..." It used to be..

"Who cut the fingers
Cut the fingers off the little girl?
Who cut the fingers
off the little girl on the swingset..."

Eww, Heliosis, are you serious?

I'm glad they changed it. I like that song but I don't think I would have been able to listen to it if they had kept those lyrics.

Yup.

The song's based on the Serial Child Rapist that was active in Boston a few years ago. He used to cut the fingers off his victims.

Ew.

EWWWW!

That about sums it up. My roommate is also very creeped out.

I really don't see how the second album is more Commercial.

Honestly, I think most people draw the commercial comparison because the second album just sounds different to the first.

And I'm sick of people Ragging on Sing. It's a good song. Just because it sounds different to what the Dolls have done before, people freak out. That's what the Dolls are about. They change their style, write whatever they want whenever they want and dont' care what anyone thinks.

I could not agree more. Thank you.

I could not agree more. Thank you.
You're Very Welcome.

I just don't see the Commercial comparison people draw.

Sure, the lengths are more 'standard.' Aside from Delilah. But, Even so, most of the songs on The Self Titled were standard length, too. They just had a couple of shorter/longer ones.

And The Dolls just..aren't coimmercial material.

Marika,

If you think Slide is scary as is, You should hear the alternate lyrics...

Where it says "Who left the playground..." It used to be..

"Who cut the fingers
Cut the fingers off the little girl?
Who cut the fingers
off the little girl on the swingset..."

I heard about the alternate lyrics.

very creepy indeed.

I'm deeply in love with Delilah even if it kind of sad to listen to :(

I'm deeply in love with Delilah even if it kind of sad to listen to :(
I agree with you there. The more I listen to it the more sad it sounds...

I could not agree more. Thank you.

you are freaking EVERYWHERE I GO!!! its me...kcndfan :)

and i agree too.

I just heard the cover of Exit music (for a film) by radiohead and it was amazing. I adore the song so I was really excited when I heard they had covered it. :)

Yup.

The song's based on the Serial Child Rapist that was active in Boston a few years ago. He used to cut the fingers off his victims.
That's really interesting. Thanks for the info :)

You're welcome Tragickingdom.

Marika,

If you think Slide is scary as is, You should hear the alternate lyrics...

Where it says "Who left the playground..." It used to be..

"Who cut the fingers
Cut the fingers off the little girl?
Who cut the fingers
off the little girl on the swingset..."

...EL OH EL.

I still love that song though.

Actually, A couple more lyrics are different for Slide. I FINALLY got my Copy of The Dresden Dolls Companion today and It has handwritten Lyrics for Slide in it. Though It's very very hard to make out.

But I highly suggest this to fans of the Dolls. It's a GORGEOUS book. The only thing I don't like (Okay, There's two things, but one is being fixed with the next edition!) Is that there's no 672. *cry* I wanted to play that song so badly...

Anyway, Yes, The Book is amazing. ORDER IT! Biotches... Lol

I GET TO SEE THE DRESDEN DOLLS TODAY!!!!!!!!!! Ahem, yes, I would order the book, but it wouldn't do me any good, because I don't read music. I just figure out as much as I can when I get really bored. I GET TO SEE THE DRESDEN DOLLS TODAY!!!!!!!!!

I heard 'Dirty business' on the radio yesterday! So exciting :D

I LOVE when I hear them on the radio. One of my friends is a DJ and she loves the Dolls, so I call her and request them fairly often.

They are hands down the greatest live show I've ever seen, especially when backed by acts like San Francisco's Vau de Vire Society or San Diego's Cabaret Obscuro.

Oh I want them to come back here, soon.

Actually, A couple more lyrics are different for Slide. I FINALLY got my Copy of The Dresden Dolls Companion today and It has handwritten Lyrics for Slide in it. Though It's very very hard to make out.

But I highly suggest this to fans of the Dolls. It's a GORGEOUS book. The only thing I don't like (Okay, There's two things, but one is being fixed with the next edition!) Is that there's no 672. *cry* I wanted to play that song so badly...

Anyway, Yes, The Book is amazing. ORDER IT! Biotches... Lol

yes i would have to agree with ya. the Companion Book is amazing! it has great insight of the history of the amanda and the band from beginning to present. it's amazing to read the stories of what amanda went through in her life and starting out. it's soo crazy how complex the sheet music is...well to me that is...i'm not that great of a piano player. i love all the comments she adds to the sheet music.

*must get teh book*

...like now

I'll be getting tickets in a few days, if my friend decides to call me. Grrrrr.

*Fangasm*

The only thing I don't like (Okay, There's two things, but one is being fixed with the next edition!) Is that there's no 672. *cry* I wanted to play that song so badly...

If you have Finale NotePad, there's a version of 672 out there... I have it if you can't find it :)

Yeah, I have it. But It's not exact. And I'd just like to have it to complete the book.

^^;

I love The Book. It's gorgeous and informative and I can't handle how awesome it is.

So they're playing First Avenue in Minneapolis in October...which is neat, but I don't know if I can go. It's a Wednesday and I have physics Wednesday afternoons. But hey, you only live once, and I'm SO GLAD they're headlining First Ave. you have no idea.

The Dolls are playing in Atlanta Oct. 24!!!

I am so excited! I'm going to talk to my Mom about it today or tomorrow. I don't care if it's on a Tuesday night, I've been dying to see the Dolls live for so long and I'm not missing this show.

October 9 in San Diego and then possibly the 10th in Los Angeles and maybe if I can swing the time off I'll hit them up in San Francisco on the 12th and 13th.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to see them when they came to Chicago not too long ago.

This band is so unique and interesting which is why I love them. When it comes to true musical performers this band takes the cake from their hilarious and thought-provoking lyrics to their stage costumes (Amanda's eyebrows rock my socks). To develop such an interesting sound takes talent, and this band has plenty of it. They definitely make it in my top 5 and I recommend everyone here listen to them.

I'm seeing them September 15th :mrgreen:

w00t

Originally posted by Ashlee
I'm seeing them September 15th

Yes, and we are getting there WAY early again. lol. Can't WAIT!!!!! I've almost finished my shirt to wear to the gig - I just have to decide what to put on the back.

Yes, and we are getting there WAY early again. lol. Can't WAIT!!!!! I've almost finished my shirt to wear to the gig - I just have to decide what to put on the back.

Yep, and I've got my black and white stripe stockings ready to go ;)

I really love their songs, but i think of them as a mix of Jack off Jill and Kittie lol and that rocks :D

Jessie

What part of Kittie do they have? I mean I like Kittie, but the Dolls are nowhere near that heavy musically and the Dolls lyrics are a lot better.

I really love their songs, but i think of them as a mix of Jack off Jill and Kittie lol and that rocks :D

Jessie

What..the..hell? Both Jack Off Jill and Kittie are a lot heavier than the Dolls. I can see a little similarity between the Dolls' lyrics and Jack Off Jill's, but that's about it.

So has anyone ever had dresden dolls dreams?

I had one the other night. Brian was trying to kill me in my local store.

o.O

I Had one where Brian was trying to tie me to the bed and...

I mean, No, Never had one before. ;)

wanna trade?

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Sorry to inturupt such a fascinating topic, but does anyone know the spoken words in Gravity? I'm sorry if this has been adressed in the thread...
I know she's saying the alphabet in the background.

PS: SEPTEMBER 15- LIVE STOCKING-CLAD PWNAGE! ^_^

There's only three tracks overlapping.

It Mentions in the Companion that they just recorded as Amanda walked in circles and said whatever came to her mind.

They did that twice and then she did the Alphabet to relate the Drunk Driving refrences.

I'm sure if you listen, you can pick them all out. Some of the quotes are great.
"POKE HIM SO I CAN SEE IF HE'S MOVING OKAY!?"

Really stupid:

I made Amanda and Brian in the Sims. They now have a child called Daisy and Brian works in the law enforcement career.

I love Brian. One day I would like to give him a great big hug. :cool:

What're your favorite songs by them? I want to start listening because they seem cool.

i love their music,but i dont like Amanda's voice.

What're your favorite songs by them? I want to start listening because they seem cool.

I love mandy goes to med school. That's probably my favourite. :D

Too many good songs. I love Sing, Delilah, Half jack and a lot of others.

They added a B-Side to the last cd on the MySpace profile.