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Dum Dum Girls' second full length, Only in Dreams, is a great leap forward for a gifted songwriter and an equally gifted band. Only in Dreams blends deeply personal lyrics inspired by the death of singer Dee Dee's mother and the strain of separation from loved ones with the band's signature blend of '60s girl-gang pop, the primitive propulsion of the Cramps and the moody atmospherics of Mazzy Star. The album is the first to feature the playing and singing of all four members, and months on the road and full-on studio production have molded Dum Dum Girls into a formidable rock band.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By shoegazer
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Despite the rave reviews, I wasn't fully sold on the Dum Dum Girls' first album. But upon hearing the Mazzy Star-esque "Coming Down," it was obvious, they'd grown considerably as a band and this album was going to be something special.
Between the slicker production values and more complex songwriting, "Only In Dreams" is a quantum leap forward. Kristen Gundred's voice draws equally from the snarl of Chrissie Hynde and the seduction of Victoria Legrand (Beach House). Like the Raveonnettes, they're influenced by the echoey distorted surf guitar of the Jesus and Mary Chain, but refined into a shimmering, shoegazey dream, with all the catchiness of those classic Phil Spector girl-bands. If you doubt it, give a listen to "Bedroom Eyes," "In My Head" and "Teardrops on my Pillow."
Between the slicker production values and more complex songwriting, "Only In Dreams" is a quantum leap forward. Kristen Gundred's voice draws equally from the snarl of Chrissie Hynde and the seduction of Victoria Legrand (Beach House). Like the Raveonnettes, they're influenced by the echoey distorted surf guitar of the Jesus and Mary Chain, but refined into a shimmering, shoegazey dream, with all the catchiness of those classic Phil Spector girl-bands. If you doubt it, give a listen to "Bedroom Eyes," "In My Head" and "Teardrops on my Pillow."
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Plain straight... after my first listen to the "He Gets Me High" EP release earlier this year, I immediately longed for a full-length album and dreaded any waiting period to fulfill this new addiction. I can't believe it! Two amazing recordings in one year, or an illusionist's slight of hand.
Totally impressed and blown away by the display of natural talent and simplistic genius (stripped down guitars bass drums), the Dum Dum Girls music is reminiscent of 60's pop garage rock and a definite choice for music lovers.
The comparisons to Crissie Hynde (The Pretenders), Johnette Napalitano (Concrete Blonde), Hope Sandavol (Mazzy Star) or any array of "decade rare" female songwriters/vocalists are absolutely validated. First Class style all the way! Even a wild combination of The Jesus and Mary Chain meets The Supremes rings a close bell (with a pinch of the Beach Boys and the Ramones mixed in for flavor). Thee Headcoatee's anyone?
Top notch melodies and lyrics will sweep you away in a rhythmic dream of blissful reverb and heartbeats like a drum. Just buy the cd/lp album, download it, whatever... just support artists/musicians everyway possible, especially when they are this exceptional. Worth a million dollars and more.
Last year it was Arcade Fire "The Suburbs" and, this year, without a doubt, it's a thousand mile lead with "Only In Dreams" + "He Gets Me High" by the Dum Dum Girls.
Phenomenal Paprika!
Totally impressed and blown away by the display of natural talent and simplistic genius (stripped down guitars bass drums), the Dum Dum Girls music is reminiscent of 60's pop garage rock and a definite choice for music lovers.
The comparisons to Crissie Hynde (The Pretenders), Johnette Napalitano (Concrete Blonde), Hope Sandavol (Mazzy Star) or any array of "decade rare" female songwriters/vocalists are absolutely validated. First Class style all the way! Even a wild combination of The Jesus and Mary Chain meets The Supremes rings a close bell (with a pinch of the Beach Boys and the Ramones mixed in for flavor). Thee Headcoatee's anyone?
Top notch melodies and lyrics will sweep you away in a rhythmic dream of blissful reverb and heartbeats like a drum. Just buy the cd/lp album, download it, whatever... just support artists/musicians everyway possible, especially when they are this exceptional. Worth a million dollars and more.
Last year it was Arcade Fire "The Suburbs" and, this year, without a doubt, it's a thousand mile lead with "Only In Dreams" + "He Gets Me High" by the Dum Dum Girls.
Phenomenal Paprika!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By pcaps
Format:MP3 Music
I loved "He Gets Me High" and at first I thought this was a massive step back. The production seemed flatter and the songs, while they have great hooks didn't feel as colorful as the first album or the last EP.
After putting it on repeat for about a dozen times I realized that this is actually a genius album. Maybe she's not doing anything earth shattering here, but the songs are really tight and more evolved than anything she's done before.
I also love how (and I know I'm not the first person to say this) there's more of a Chrissie Hynde feel to a lot of the chorus deliveries. Not that you'd ever mistake this for The Pretenders, but it takes the Crystals/Ronnettes + JAMC vibe and twists it unexpectedly a bit.
Definitely worth picking up.
After putting it on repeat for about a dozen times I realized that this is actually a genius album. Maybe she's not doing anything earth shattering here, but the songs are really tight and more evolved than anything she's done before.
I also love how (and I know I'm not the first person to say this) there's more of a Chrissie Hynde feel to a lot of the chorus deliveries. Not that you'd ever mistake this for The Pretenders, but it takes the Crystals/Ronnettes + JAMC vibe and twists it unexpectedly a bit.
Definitely worth picking up.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Get Best Coast instead of this!
If you're reading this right now, then something about Dum Dum Girls' music interested you. Thus, let me implore you to go buy Best Coast's Crazy For You instead. Right now. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mitchell Graff
5.0 out of 5 stars
I KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING...
I knew there was something to the sound of the DUM DUM GIRLS that attracted me: Richard Gottehrer was co-producer to the band. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Karl, Tucson AZ.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love these girls!!
A very refreshing album of with great songs. Seen them live a few times and have always enjoyed their music.
Published 2 months ago by Robert Cabrera
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dreams can come true
Fresh sound and electrical at the same time. Good words not too brainy, life in general sang and played by talented artists
Published 3 months ago by Richard de Chantal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Great all the way through. 'Coming Down' is my ish!!! I feel it has a real spring time feel which is nice to hear at the end of winter.
Published 3 months ago by Castle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dum Dum Girls Album
I love the lush garage punk sound of female bands such as this. Women who rock are cool! Great album, great beats. Buy this CD.
Published 3 months ago by Arturo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Whata Band!
If you love great women vocalists, post punk girl pop and surf guitar, get this disc now! It's one great track after another. Impossible to pick a favorite. Read more
Published 4 months ago by fantail
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Band and Album
Better sounding than the previous releases in terms of sound quality (which has kept me from purchasing earlier works). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Desperate Waters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Check this one out; it's good for your soul.
Dum Dum Girls' Only In Dreams is the best collection of music I've heard in a long time. Every cut is a facet of the whole. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J.R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tanya Donelly would be proud
Gigantic step forward from the 1st album. Most of the comparisons have already been made on this thread so no need to repeat. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Chris J. Guerra
