No, Virginia... Review

Release Date: May 20, 2008
Label: Roadrunner
Genres: Cabaret, Alternative Pop/Rock, Punk Revival
Number Of Tracks: 11
No, Virginia is an album made up of several B-sides and other tracks that, until now, had only ever been played live.

Sound:	10
Lyrics:	9
Impression:	10
Overall rating:	9.8
Reviewer rating:	9.7
Users rating:	9.9
Votes:	7

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: smackforall, on june 10, 2008

Sound: The Dresden Dolls once again acheive a level of musical brilliance that goes unheard in today's popular music. No, Virginia is an album made up of several B-sides and other tracks that, until now, had only ever been played live. I have been a fan of theirs for years, and I was terrified when I heard about this album, but Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione don't disappoint. The subtle-yet-incredibly-skillful drumming of Mr. Viglione is more powerful than ever, as Ms. Palmer's piano and vocal skills are increasingly apparent. An excellent album, and a must-have. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Amanda's lyrics in this album are mainly made up of true stories, ranging from a German friend's Internet relationship with a Texas teenager to the first part of Truce, about a relationship gone wrong, and even further to a paedophilic organist from Amanda's childhood. Amanda Palmer's voice draws in the listener, and makes him feel as though she is singing directly to him. // 9

Impression: It is impossible to compare the Dresden Dolls to anything else out today. Some of my favorite tracks are Night Reconiassance (about stealing lawn decorations for use in a puppet theatre), Gardener (about manhood), and Sheep Song (about insomnia). The only thing I dislike about the album isn't about the music itself, but the fact that the liner notes are sold seperately in a monstrous book called the Virginia Companion. I would buy this album again and again. // 10