Dressy Bessy
Denver-based indie-pop band Dressy Bessy was led by singer/guitarist Tammy Ealom, who began her musical career as a member of the little-known 40th Day; in time she left the group to focus on writing her own material, eventually joining the earliest incarnation of the Minders. A series of short-lived projects (including a stint in Sissy Fuzz) followed before a frustrated Ealom befriended drummer Darren Albert, and with bassist Rob Greene they formed Dressy Bessy, issuing their debut single "Ultra Vivid Colour" in mid-1997. Ealom's boyfriend, {$App...[more]
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Denver's finest have crafted their most accomplished effort with a startling mix of rock, pop, and hip beats molded into a supergroovy vibe. Recorded in NYC in the winter of 2004, Electrified is a stunning melodic achievement. Smothered in guitars, drenched in hooks, loaded with melodies and overflowing with harmonies, Electrified is a pop triumph and also represents a major step forward in the band's songwriting skills. Driven by vocalist and lyricist extraordinaire Tammy Ealom, guitarist Joh [ read more ]
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Fuzzy, 60s-inspired pop from Tammy, John (Apples In Stereo) & Co. Totally hooky, catchy, female-sung pop kissed by a 60s vibe!!!
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The Denver group's full-length debut is a candy dish full of light, sugary pop songs that beg you to add your own la-la background vocals. Tammy Ealom, she of the clarion vocals and the catchy-but-never-childish lyrics, is the best reason to sing along with Bessy. Apples In Stereo guitarist John Hill plays distorted guitar lines that update a baroque '60s pop feel with a cuddly '90s indie rock sensibility. Each song is short, to-the-point and commendable for being varied enough to avoid the formulaic trappi [ read more ]
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Brand new studio album. Despite being named after a popular Playskool doll, Dressy Bessy makes music for grown-ups?albeit grown-ups who have a keen sense of their inner child. The Denver-based quartet serves up sugary pop in bite-sized portions, with sunny harmonies and laid-back pacing, giving its songs a melodic, playful flavor. But this isn't empty cotton candy; fuzzy electric guitars, nimble bass work, and Tammy Ealom's slightly flat vocals lend a gritty undertone to this low-key set. Think of bubblegu [ read more ]
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VINYL FORMAT. Denver's finest have crafted their most accomplished effort with a startling mix of rock, pop, and hip beats molded into a supergroovy vibe. Recorded in NYC in the winter of 2004, Electrified is a stunning melodic achievement. Smothered in guitars, drenched in hooks, loaded with melodies and overflowing with harmonies, Electrified is a pop triumph and also represents a major step forward in the band's songwriting skills. Driven by vocalist and lyricist extraordinaire Tammy Ealom, [ read more ]
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VINYL FORMAT. Denver's ever-so-magnificent Dressy Bessy is all about the guitars, the buzzed-out power-pop chords, the banging rhythm section, and finally, the sweet vocals of Tammy Ealom. Her sly lyrics wrapped around infectious melodies are what drives the band into indie-pop-rock perfection and critical acclaim.
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Denver's ever-so-magnificent Dressy Bessy is all about the guitars, the buzzed-out power-pop chords, the banging rhythm section, and finally, the sweet vocals of Tammy Ealom. Her sly lyrics wrapped around infectious melodies are what drives the band into indie-pop-rock perfection and critical acclaim.
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