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Who Killed Amanda Palmer | 
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| Artist: Amanda Palmer
Category: Music
List Price: $23.49
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 31263
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 016861792558
EAN: 0016861792558
ASIN: B001C5ZR0A
Release Date: September 16, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Astronaut: A Short History of Nearly Nothing | | • | Runs in the Family | | • | Ampersand | | • | Leeds United | | • | Blake Says | | • | Strength Through Music | | • | Guitar Hero | | • | Have to Drive | | • | What's the Use of Wond'rin? - Amanda Palmer, Rodgers | | • | Oasis | | • | The Point of It All | | • | Another Year: A Short History of Almost Something |
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Album Description
The voice of the Dresden Dolls presents her debut solo album, "Who Killed Amanda Palmer". Titled after a Twin Peaks reference that has "come to mean new things," according to Palmer. The album opens the listener in to a whole new world of Amanda's. A world that is sonically polished with the production of Ben Folds, who also introduced Palmer to his trusted and critically-acclaimed string arranger Paul Buckmaster, who supplied gorgeous string and orchestral arrangements for four songs on the record. From the sweeping orchestral opener "Astronaut" to the wild choruses of "Leeds United" to the sinister pop of "Melissa Mahoney," each song peels back multi-faceted layers of Amanda Palmer, revealing an unbelievably talented woman at the core. The quality of the album is extended out into the stunning digipack that houses Amanda's debut. A debut that will be supported by a run of UK headline dates. Despite "Leeds Utd" (shot in the UK) being the focus track/video, Amanda has recorded a series of 6 music videos with director Michael Pope. A series which beautiful express the melancholic and maturity of the album.
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| Customer Reviews:
I must admit I am a fan of the Dresden Dolls December 29, 2008
So I've been wild about Amanda for quite some time. Her work with Brian Viglione is amazing. If you haven't experienced The Dreseden Dolls, give it a listen. So I wondered what the solo album would sound like. I was BLOWN away. The songs are wonderful, the feel of the album is wonderful, her voice is fabulous, and her words are right on.
Awesome October 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've never heard of Amanda Palmer (yes, I've somewhat been living under a rock musically speaking), so I'm coming into this with objectivity in regards of being able to dissociation this single album from her Dresden Dolls career. Ms Palmer has a unique talent in her voice and piano playing, making this album a very enjoyable experience. There's a good mix, with songs ranging from fast paced and hard hitting [Runs in the Family] to the slow and exquisitely beautiful [Have to Drive]. I can honestly say I liked every song, and won't hesitate to recommend it.
Welcome to THIS doll's house... October 2, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was pondering a few days how to really review this album. It also took me quite awhile to figure out if I should buy the Special Edition (download only) album of the actual CD. I ended up with the digital just for the extra two tracks. Anyhow, back to the review. This album by far surpasses anything the Dresden Dolls have done before (and believe you me, i'm a huge DD fan). This album is intimate and has such an emotional quality that you sometimes can't contain yourself. It is raw, it is edgy, it is beautiful. The orchestrations add to Amanda's amazing talent (both as a musician and a lyricist). This album has to be and will be the most stunning of the year. I can not say better things about it.
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