[sonicpollution]

So I feel a little hesitant to do this, given that most people I know have very unfavorable opinions on this band....but here goes anyways:

The Dresden Dolls new album, Yes Virginia, was released today, and I was curious if anyone else here has thoughts on it/is a fan of the band and stuff. I was suprised by "Yes Virginia", as the band's sound has definitely evolved and moved in a different direction from their first release. Initially it was a let down, but the album has started growing on me already, and there are some really amazing songs on it.

[LifeDistortion]

I'm new to the Dresden Dolls. For the past few months though my intrest in them has gradually grown. I heard "Yes, Virgina" on MySpace and really liked it at first listen. Based on that I went and bought thier first CD, and really enjoyed that. I haven't bought "Yes, Virgina" yet but I'm going to ASAP, its actually a great album, and as much as I like the first album, even though I've had it all of about a week, thier second blew my mind. The Dresden Dolls are great.

[Katy]

I love the Dresden Dolls. Their live shows are a joy (I've seen them numerous times already and will be at two of their shows next month.) I probably wouldn't be such a fan if it weren't for the whole live experience of them. They really are the most fun live band. I got a leaked copy of the new record months ago. I wasn't fond of it at first, but a few of the songs have grown on me (Shores of California, Backstabber and My Alcoholic Friends). I'll be buying the CD later today. Can't wait to see the artwork.

I remember their first record took a few listens to really grow on me too.

[sonicpollution]

Yeah, I wasn't a huge of fan of the band until I saw them live.

Their live DVD is also really good. Worth it for "Christopher Lydon" alone.

[samrago]

I remember the first time I heard them...it was "Coin-Operated Boy" on college radio, and I was thinking to myself, Thank God.

I think this new album's swell. it really gets my feet tapping.