Description

Original 1981 Uk pressing

On their debut, the dB’s combined a reverence for British pop and arty, post-punk leanings that alternate between minimalism and a love of quirky embellishment, odd sounds, and unexpected twists; Stands For Decibels is clearly a collegiate pop experiment, but rarely is experimentation so enjoyable and irresistibly catchy. Singing and songwriting duties are shared equally by Chris Stamey and Peter Holsapple — Stamey, more quirky and psychedelic-leaning with a winsome, pure-pop whine, is nicely balanced by Holsapple’s more earthy drawl and straightforward approach. The album stands not only as a landmark power-pop album, but also as a prototype for much of the Southern jangle that would follow.

Track list:
1. Black And White
2. Dynamite
3. She’s Not Worried
4. The Fight
5. Espionage
6. Tearjerkin
7. Cycles Per Second
8. Bad Reputation
9. Big Brown Eyes
10. I’m In Love
11. Moving In Your Sleep