''Dandys Rule OK'' is the debut studio album by American

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band

The Dandy Warhols The Dandy Warhols are an American alternative rock band, formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1994 by singer-guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and guitarist Peter Holmström. They were later joined by keyboardist Zia McCabe and drummer Eric Hedford ...

, recorded from 1994 to 1995 and released on 6 April 1995 by Tim/Kerr Records. Three singles were released from the album: "Ride", "The Dandy Warhols T.V. Theme Song" and "Nothin' to Do".

Background

The album is sometimes referred to as ''The White Album'', in reference to the album cover which bears similarities to The Beatles' self-titled album (which is also known as ''The White Album''), in contrast to the band's ''The Black Album'', recorded the following year in 1996 but not released until 2004.

Release

Three singles were released from the album: "Ride", "The Dandy Warhols T.V. Theme Song" and "Nothin' to Do". "T.V. Theme Song" aired on several radio stations and appeared on

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Reception

The album has received a mixed reception from critics. '' Q'' magazine wrote that it's "what the Portland quartet sound like on bad drugs". ''

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'' also gave it a negative review, calling it an "unfocused, sprawling debut album, notable for the piledriving classic 'TV Theme Song', an awful lot of stoned noodling and pretty much sod-all else."

Track listing

A hidden track starts at 3:11 into "Finale: It's a Fast Driving Rave-Up with The Dandy Warhols". It is a short reprise of "Dick".

Personnel

The Dandy Warhols

Courtney Taylor-Taylor Courtney A. Taylor (born July 20, 1967), known as Courtney Taylor-Taylor, is an American singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon. He is the lead singer and guitarist of alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols, a band he co-founded. Taylor-Taylor ...

– guitar, vocals, production, sleeve design and layout *

Zia McCabe Zia McCabe (born Aimee Springer; June 2, 1975) is an American musician and realtor. She plays keyboards, percussion and bass guitar, and is a member of American alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols. She is also a solo DJ, and part of a six-pi ...

– keyboards and

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Peter Holmström Peter Holmström is an American rock musician. He is a member of the bands The Dandy Warhols, Pete International Airport, Radis Noir and Rebel Drones. Holmström's first guitar was a Gibson SG. Holmström is also an amateur photographer, and in ...

– guitar * Eric Hedford – drums, vocals and synthesizer

Additional personnel

* Zedekiah Pariah – Jew's harp on "Grunge Betty" and

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and

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on "Just Try" * Derek Ecklund –

sitar The sitar ( or ; ) is a plucked stringed instrument, originating from the Indian subcontinent, used in Hindustani classical music. The instrument was invented in medieval India, flourished in the 18th century, and arrived at its present form in ...

on "Dick" * Julianne Johnson – vocals on "Just Try" *

Tony Lash Heatmiser was an American rock band, formed in Portland, Oregon in October 1991. Consisting of Elliott Smith (guitar and vocals), Neil Gust (guitar and vocals), Brandt Peterson (bass; later replaced by Sam Coomes, frontman of Quasi) and Tony La ...

– percussion and production * Tim Rooney –

conga The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed drum from Cuba. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types: quinto (lead drum, highest), tres dos or tres golpes (middle), and tumba or salidor (lowest). ...

s on "The Coffee and Tea Wrecks" * Teddy Deane – flute on "(Tony, This Song Is Called) Lou Weed" * Dave Kinhan – album artwork painting * Tony Lash –

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, mastering and production * Marc Trunz – sleeve photography * Steven Birch – album design

References

External links

''Dandys Rule OK'' at The Dandy Warhols' official website
* {{Authority control 1995 debut albums The Dandy Warhols albums