The Dresden Dolls

[Gothlark]

Hey, everyone. Some older members might remember from some time back. I decided to come back, and let you all know about my favorite band today. I was talking to TygrHawk and realized you guys might appreciate them as I do. They're called The Dresden Dolls, and they have their own self-titled style called Brechtian Punk Cabaret. They combine Weimar-era Cabaret with modern rock. Brian Viglione, the drummer/guitarist is very much from a rock background. However, Amanda Palmer, the pianist/vocalist is more involved in sort of a modern classical style. The combination sounds wonderful. I'll ramble on no more, and link you to a few songs from their website. I warn you, they have a taste for dark comedy, as well as serious tones, often times in the same song. From their new CD, Dirty Business: http://www.dresdendolls.com/downloads_n_ly...rtyBusiness.mp3 A far more "trippy" song, Girl Anachronism: http://www.dresdendolls.com/media_site/dow...Anachronism.mp3 A nice old-fashioned style, twisted into their twisted style, Missed Me: http://www.dresdendolls.com/media_site/dow...ds/MissedMe.mp3 A happy sounding song with somewhat disturbing lyrics, Bad Habit: http://www.dresdendolls.com/media_site/dow...ds/BadHabit.mp3 Difficult to really explain, Half-Jack: http://www.dresdendolls.com/media_site/dow...ds/HalfJack.mp3 If you wish to download any of these, then simply go to the following link, and right click, selecting "Save As...". http://www.dresdendolls.com/downloads_n_ly...yrics/index.htm Here is a link to the videos section: http://www.dresdendolls.com/video/index.htm Interesting stuff. PS Amanda Palmer is my lover, only I can have her.

[TygrHawk]

Yeah, I had never heard them before (though I had heard the name, I think). But I've listened to some of this stuff, and it is excellent! Good find, Brett!

[bradybaker]

The Girl Anachronism video on their site is semi-frightening. A few months ago I couldn't stop watching it. Here's a few interviews for anyone interested. http://www.faceculture.nl/dresden/