Sep 17
AndrewMusic Amanda Palmer, Concert, Live, WKAP
Amanda Palmer will take her solo release, Who Killed Amanda Palmer, on the road in November and December. She will play club venues in North America including a two night stand at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA. The Danger Ensemble will back Palmer on all dates.
Presale tickets for the shows are available now through the Dresden Dolls website for Palmer’s fan community.
Amanda Palmer tour
November 12 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge
November 14 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
November 15 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
November 16 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
November 18 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
November 19 Toad’s Place New Haven, CT
November 21 New York, NY Webster Hall
November 22 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
November 24 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
November 25 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
November 29 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small’s Theatre
November 30 Toronto, ONT Mod Club Theatre
December 2 Detroit, MI Magic Bag
December 3 Chicago, IL Cabaret Metro
December 5 Minneapolis, MN First Ave Nightclub
December 6 Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre
December 8 Salt Lake City, UT Murray Theatre
December 10 Vancouver, BC Venue TBA
December 11 Seattle, WA Showbox Theatre
December 12 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
December 13 Sacramento, CA Harlow’s
December 15 San Francisco, CA Bimbo’s 365 Club
December 16 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda Theatre
Concert information is up to date at time of publication
Sep 10
AndrewMusic Album, Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer is set to release a solo album, Who Killed Amanda Palmer, on September 16. Palmer collaborated with Ben Folds and other artists throughout the twelve song set, but this album is wholly Palmer’s unique sonic aesthetic. Who Killed Amanda Palmer is excellent. It is a challenging listen, at times the music and the lyrics render powerfully disparate reactions, like on the track Oasis which is melodically almost a Beach Boys song but the story told is dark and almost more sinister for the music it accompanies.
Palmer is the voice and keys of the Dresden Dolls, an arresting duo self-described as punk cabaret. The Dresden Dolls used to be an eclectic taste, but with their second album (and subsequent b-sides collection) their sound has evolved with a lot more pop and is a lot less avant garde as a result. Lyrically, their songs tend to run the gamut from wordplay to epic storylines. Musically, no style, from pop rock to show tunes, is spared in their creative effort.
In that respect, Who Killed Amanda Palmer, isn’t that much of a departure from expectations. From the pop opener Astronaut to the radio ready Leeds United, there is a lot about this album that is fun and flirty. Among the most playful tracks is the rollicking Guitar Hero, which she tells a guy “and I could save you baby but it isn’t worth my time” because he’s addicted to his video game.
Other tracks get serious, like the gorgeous Have to Drive and Blake Says an album highlight about depression. The thing is, however Palmer tackles a serious topic, the songs draw you in and force you to think about them. Like the Ritalin-induced Runs in the Family, which is another track that sounds like a totally different song if you don’t consider the lyrics. Maybe that’s the point, by contrasting the melodies with the words, Palmer succeeds in getting our attention.
It’s hard to pick a favorite track. Just when you are ready to declare a winner, another song gets a second chance to redeem itself (like the track Ampersand which didn’t have the impact on the first listen as it did on the second). Get your hands on, if you can, two bonus tracks I Google You and Straight.
Sep 09
AndrewMusic Amanda Palmer, WKAP
Amanda Palmer, one half of the Dresden Dolls, has set September 16 as the release date for her solo album Who Killed Amanda Palmer. The album features Ben Folds and Jared Reynolds supporting Palmer on 12 tracks. A run of international dates is slated to promote the album beginning September 27 in Dublin.
Special edition bundles as well as CD and mp3 pre-orders are available at http://amandapalmer.shop.musictoday.com.
Who Killed Amanda Palmer track list
1. Astronaut
2. Runs In the Family
3. Ampersand
4. Leeds United
5. Blake Says
6. Strength Through Music
7. Guitar Hero
8. Have To Drive
9. What’s the Use of Wonderin’
10. Oasis
11. The Point of It All
12. Another Year
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