Dandy Warhols - Odditorium or Warlords of Mars

[Slacker]

So last night, like every Tuesday night, I was scrolling thought the new releases on iTunes.

"Crap... crap... junk... worse than crap... lame... Dandy Warhols... crap.... garb... WAIT A SECOND!!!"

OMG it's a brand new record from those damn Dandy Warhols! I hadn't been paying attention, so I didn't even know it was coming. So, of course, I snapped it up and have been listening to it since then.

Anyone else grab it? I'm digging it so far, and I expect (like all their stuff) it'll grow on me over the course of the week.

My thoughts? This is definitely a Dandy Warhols album. I would think the hardcore fans will be enjoying this one. It has all the requirements: over the top confidence (or arrogance) right from the intro, awesome music, and some definite experimentation, like the song that's just a minute of dogs barking with a bizarre chorus fading in and out. They also of course have the traditional few songs that last about 4 minutes longer than they should. ;)

Standouts: Love is the New Feel Awful, All the Money or the Simple Life Honey, Smoke It.

Favorite track: Holding Me Up (this is the kind of sound I like best from the Dandys).

Not quite as good, IMO, as their past two albums, but definitely a must buy. Anyone else have any thoughts? I hope this doesn't sink to the bottom like my Aimee Mann threads. Poor Aimee. :(

[Ike Witt]

Wow, it seems like Welcome to the Monkey House just came out. I didn't realize that they had a new album coming, but I'll pick it up for sure.

[Slacker]

Wow, it seems like Welcome to the Monkey House just came out. I didn't realize that they had a new album coming, but I'll pick it up for sure.
Yeah that's why I wasn't expecting it. You grab it yet? Whatcha think?

My new favorite is "All The Money Or The Simple Life Honey." I think I've listened to it 50 times already. ;)

[Hung Mung]

I used to have one Dandy Warhols record...I think it was 'The Dandy Warhols Come Down' or something...it had 'Not if You Were the Last Junkie on Earth.' I really liked that song but the rest of that album was absolutely terrible.
Have they been getting better, or should I avoid them still?

[Ike Witt]

I really liked that song but the rest of that album was absolutely terrible.
Have they been getting better, or should I avoid them still?
I realize that music, like all art, is subjective, but I have to say that the Dandys have not ever written a bad song. If you think that Every Day Should Be A Holiday, Good Morning, Cool As Kim Deal and Hard On For Jesus are terrible you probably should stay away - or at least re-listen to the album.

[Slacker]

I think their sound has evolved quite a bit since then, but I agree with adam yax. If you hated Come Down that much, I doubt the new stuff will win you over.

Anything is possible, though. Have you heard anything from Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia (http://www.dandywarhols.com/thirteen.html)? Check out "Bohemian Like You" and "Solid" and see what you think.

Then, after you find yourself addicted, pick up Welcome to the Monkey House and Odditorium. :D

[Ike Witt]

I just picked up the album on Saturday. I haven't listened to the whole thing yet, but I like what I've heard so far (first 4 or 5 songs). I really liked the intro with Bill Curtis.
The music, so far, seems to be more like the pre '13 Tales' albums.