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Kingsized

Dressy Bessy

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Format: CD

Cat No: CDYEP2458

Release Date:  12 February 2016

Label:  Yep Roc

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  634457245822

Genres:  Rock  Indie  

Release Date:  05 February 2016

Label:  Yep Roc

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  634457245815

Genres:  Rock  Indie  

  • Description

    Formed in 1996, and closely associated with The Elephant 6 Collective (The Apples In Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, of Montreal), Dressy Bessy have released numerous singles, had tracks featured on various compilations and recorded six studio albums, including Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons (1999), California EP (2000), SoundGoRound (2002), Dressy Bessy (2003), Electrified (2005), and Holler and Stomp (2008). The band is lead by Tammy Ealom and John Hill. Tammy writes the songs, sings and plays rhythm guitar. John plays lead guitar, and he's also a member of The Apples In Stereo. KINGSIZED is the band's first full-length release in seven years, but it contains the same indie pop/rock dynamic for which they are known. Special guests on the album include, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, who appears on the first single, "Lady Liberty". Other guests include Scott McCaughey (R.E.M., The Minus 5), Eric Allen of The Apples In Stereo, Rebecca Cole of The Minders and Wild Flag, Jason Garner of Polyphonic Spree and Andy Shernoff of The Dictators.

    Description

    Formed in 1996, and closely associated with The Elephant 6 Collective (The Apples In Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, of Montreal), Dressy Bessy have released numerous singles, had tracks featured on various compilations and recorded six studio albums, including Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons (1999), California EP (2000), SoundGoRound (2002), Dressy Bessy (2003), Electrified (2005), and Holler and Stomp (2008). The band is lead by Tammy Ealom and John Hill. Tammy writes the songs, sings and plays rhythm guitar. John plays lead guitar, and he's also a member of The Apples In Stereo. KINGSIZED is the band's first full-length release in seven years, but it contains the same indie pop/rock dynamic for which they are known. Special guests on the album include, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, who appears on the first single, "Lady Liberty". Other guests include Scott McCaughey (R.E.M., The Minus 5), Eric Allen of The Apples In Stereo, Rebecca Cole of The Minders and Wild Flag, Jason Garner of Polyphonic Spree and Andy Shernoff of The Dictators.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Lady Liberty
      • 2. Get Along (Diamond Ring)
      • 3. These Modern Guns
      • 4. Pop Phenom
      • 5. KINGSIZED
      • 6. Cup 'O Bang Bang
      • 7. Giddyup
      • 8. Honey Bee
      • 9. Make Mine Violet
      • 10. 57 Disco
      • 11. Dirty Birdies
      • 12. Say Goodbye
      • 13. In Particular

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Lady Liberty
      • 2. Get Along (Diamond Ring)
      • 3. These Modern Guns
      • 4. Pop Phenom
      • 5. KINGSIZED
      • 6. Cup 'O Bang Bang
      • 7. Giddyup
      • 8. Honey Bee
      • 9. Make Mine Violet
      • 10. 57 Disco
      • 11. Dirty Birdies
      • 12. Say Goodbye
      • 13. In Particular