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I Will Be is the debut full-length by the Dum Dum Girls. Recorded at home by Dee Dee and mixed with the help of Richard Gottehrer (Strangeloves, Voidoids, Blondie, The Go-Gos and, more recently, The Raveonettes), I Will Be is a decidedly medium-fi record. Just under thirty minutes with eleven songs, it's a short tribute to love, fun and the classic pop form of the '60s girl groups and early punk rockers.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The New York Times called "I Will Be" "teen music for grown-ups" and I agree with that assessment. Dum Dum Girls leader Dee Dee wrote and recorded an album that clocks in at 30 minutes and leaves you breathless. From the opening song "It Only Takes One Night" a reminder to a lover to remember her, to the Sonny and Cher cover that tugs at your heartstrings , I Will Be is like a ride down the Pacific Coast Highway on a motorcycle: fast, exhilarating and just a little bit dangerous.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By The Ox
Format:Audio CD
Based off hearing Kristin Gundred's last band, "Grand Ol' Party", it's obvious that this whole concept is a put-on of sorts. From the outfits, "too cool" stoic poses the live band has adapted and under achiever production. Just take a listen to the former project. How could someone go from trying to be a 90's Grace Slick, howling away like a chicken in what looked like a spring break cover band to fronting this lo-fi throwback? It definitely raises doubts on the validity of the group's real agenda but nonetheless, who cares. The songs are good and despite my conclusions, I do actually like the album a lot. Insincerity or not. These days, finding something pure on any label is an unlikely venture for an industry that's become increasingly more geared towards image and hype rather than craft.
The tracks are strong, the production is dead-on and the songs are short and to the point. The music could have easily taken a turn for the worst if the noise was cleaned up. The Julian Casablancas blown vocal effect surprisingly hasn't worn out it's welcome and sounds comfortable surrounding what would otherwise be a "too perfect" voice. With the exception of the jarring male vocals in "Blank Girl", these numbers are all fantastic. The highlights are "Jail La La", "Everybody's Out", the neo-psychedelic title track "I Will Be" and the beautiful cover of "Baby Don't Go" which closes the album. Lot's of promise here and it will be interesting to see where this band chooses to run with the formula they're riding.
The tracks are strong, the production is dead-on and the songs are short and to the point. The music could have easily taken a turn for the worst if the noise was cleaned up. The Julian Casablancas blown vocal effect surprisingly hasn't worn out it's welcome and sounds comfortable surrounding what would otherwise be a "too perfect" voice. With the exception of the jarring male vocals in "Blank Girl", these numbers are all fantastic. The highlights are "Jail La La", "Everybody's Out", the neo-psychedelic title track "I Will Be" and the beautiful cover of "Baby Don't Go" which closes the album. Lot's of promise here and it will be interesting to see where this band chooses to run with the formula they're riding.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Rich Ball
Format:MP3 Music
Heavy on distortion and smart on lyrics, Dum Dum Girls channels the lost 90s alternative energy from Velocity Girl, Jale, The Breeders, Eve's Plum, and other lost greats.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Girls' low-fi Cali-dream
You can defnitely hear the Cali beach influence in this noise/dream pop band. Very hip sound that anyone can relate to. Check out 'Jail La La', great song. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DAG
5.0 out of 5 stars
dum dum dee dee dee I love this band
Best album this year (And uh, if she wants me to take her picture in my closet...)Anyway, everyone says it's lofi or something, it's just great-a bit grungy, rough around the edges... Read more
Published on May 21, 2011 by Tankery
4.0 out of 5 stars
Serrated pop gems
Icy-cool pop with a jagged edge, this debut full-length from the Dum Dums ticks all the right boxes. Read more
Published on July 8, 2010 by J.S.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lo-fi without enough catchy tunes
I like Times New Viking and others of the lo-fi noisy bratty pop sound, and I was predisposed to like this. Read more
Published on May 7, 2010 by ignacio f.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
This is a great album. It combines the lo-fi punk approach with a distinct pop sensibility and a gorgeous girll group type vocalizing. Read more
Published on May 1, 2010 by Lovblad
