The dB's - Stands For Decibels - Import Black/White Vinyl LP Record

Credits:

The dB's

Description:

On their debut, the dB's combined a reverence for British pop and arty, post-punk leanings that alternate between minimalism and a love of quirky embellishment, odd sounds, and unexpected twists; Stands for Decibels is clearly a collegiate pop experiment, but rarely is experimentation so enjoyable and irresistibly catchy. Singing and songwriting duties are shared equally by Chris Stamey and Peter Holsapple -- Stamey, more quirky and psychedelic-leaning with a winsome, pure-pop whine, is nicely balanced by Holsapple's more earthy drawl and straightforward approach. The album stands not only as a landmark power-pop album, but also as a prototype for much of the Southern jangle that would follow. [Stands for Decibels remained criminally unavailable in the U.S. for years. When IRS reissued it on CD in 1989, Holsapple's "Judy" was added as a bonus track.] ~ Chris Woodstra

Tracklisting:

1.Black and White
2.Dynanite
3.She's Not Worried
4.The Fight
5.Espionage
6.Tearjerkin'
7.Cycles Per Second
8.Bad Reputation
9.Big Brown Eyes
10.I'm in Love
11.Moving in Your Sleep
12.Judy

The dB's Collection List