The Dresden Dolls - The Dresden Dolls

This is the first Full length album by The Dolls after the live mini-album 'A Is For Accident', and out of all of their releases it is the one that has the most 'cabaret' feel to it with tracks such as the creepy 'Missed Me' and 'Slide', and fast paced vaudeville style 'Bad Habit' and roaring 'Girl Anachronism'. Amanda Palmer's lyrics are incredible sharp and witty, with each line slotting perfectly into place and coated with double, triple and quadruple meanings. The drums, played by Brian Viglione are expertly played with complex experimental beats. The Piano played by Palmer ranges from desperate pounding to delicate tinkling to make an interesting and ...  Read the complete review

It is difficult to say what exactly comes to mind when trying to describe the Dresden Dolls. In interviews, they have described themselves as "Brechtian Punk Cabaret," a good description indeed. The band consists of Amanda Palmer, who sings and plays piano and Brian Viglione, who plays the drums. The songs are very basic in structure, as most contain primarily of Amanda's voice, piano and drums. Occasionally, there is a guitar playing, or some interesting sound effects, but nothing more. The record opens subtly with "Good Day," with the sound of a broken music box playing quietly. It is, needless to say, creepy, and sets up the ...  Read the complete review