Dressy Bessy
General
| Oct 2003
Reviews
Elias (Dr Furious)
Reviewed 2003-11-03
Reviewed 2003-11-03
Hailing from Denver, CO, Dressy Bessy are one of KZSU’s indie-pop familiars. They need no introduction. This release rings Throwing Muses and Breeders so much… can’t get it outta my head. Laidback, innocent, careless, fresh, and sweet. Sugary guitar riffs, pretty vocals (Kristin Hersh-like vocal choruses, melodies and harmonies), Breederesque bass/guitar lines and lots of cymbal and tambourine percussion. I have to admit that I’m a sucker for Tammy’s (the lead-singer and guitarist) Go-Go boots. And that leg kick she does when she sings… so cute! Dressy Bessy are my favorite kind of candy… Sour Starbursts-like taste and quality. Well… just press “PLAY”!
PLAY: 1, 9, 4, 2, 3
1. 2-3-4! Sweet rocker! Punchy! Muses & Breeders
2. Marching tempo, heavy bass lines. Ethereal vocals. Edgy.
3. Head-bopper/swinging bass lines.
4. “Vicious! You hit me with the flower…” Doesn’t this rip off Lou Reed’s classic?
5. Blunt, bitter.
6. Flowing groove. Backing vocals scream Kim Deal and the Breeders.
7. Nostalgic, slow, lyrical.
8. Choppy, riffy. Late 60s Brit psych vox
9. YEAH! Bouncy, rocking! Goose-bumping vocals. Hand-claps.
10. Stomping rhythm. Ripe.
11. Another number that reminds me of the Throwing Muses.
PLAY: 1, 9, 4, 2, 3
1. 2-3-4! Sweet rocker! Punchy! Muses & Breeders
2. Marching tempo, heavy bass lines. Ethereal vocals. Edgy.
3. Head-bopper/swinging bass lines.
4. “Vicious! You hit me with the flower…” Doesn’t this rip off Lou Reed’s classic?
5. Blunt, bitter.
6. Flowing groove. Backing vocals scream Kim Deal and the Breeders.
7. Nostalgic, slow, lyrical.
8. Choppy, riffy. Late 60s Brit psych vox
9. YEAH! Bouncy, rocking! Goose-bumping vocals. Hand-claps.
10. Stomping rhythm. Ripe.
11. Another number that reminds me of the Throwing Muses.
Recent airplay
Blinktwice
The Afterthought — Jun 19, 2008
This May Hurt (A Little)
Afternoon Contemplation — Jan 18, 2007
This May Hurt (A Little)
What's in the Ice Box? — Nov 28, 2006
Better Luck
What's in the Ice Box? — Nov 21, 2006
Just Once More
What's in the Ice Box? — Oct 31, 2006
Just Once More
Radio Of Imagination — Jul 19, 2006
Charting
2003-11-03 — 2004-01-05
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 4 | 1 |
| Dec 28 | 1 |
| Dec 21 | 2 |
| Dec 14 | 1 |
| Nov 30 | 2 |
| Nov 23 | 1 |
| Nov 16 | 2 |
| Nov 9 | 4 |
Track listing
| 1. | Just Once More | ||
| 2. | The Things that You Say Thao | ||
| 3. | Baby Six String | ||
| 4. | This May Hurt (A Little) | ||
| 5. | Georgie Blue | ||
| 6. | Girl, You Shout! | ||
| 7. | Hey May | ||
| 8. | New Song (From Me to You) | ||
| 9. | Better Luck | ||
| 10. | Blinktwice | ||
| 11. | Tidy |