Stands for Decibels

by The dB's

Stands for Decibels cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 30 January 1981
  • Label: Albion
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:33
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 7 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A deeply foundational record for the development of jangle pop and college rock, The dB's debut effortlessly synthesizes British Invasion melodies with sharp, modern power-pop energy. 'Stands for Decibels' features the brilliant, intertwining songwriting of Chris Stamey and Peter Holsapple, resulting in a highly melodic, slightly quirky, and beautifully bittersweet indie pop classic.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, jangly, punchy, witty, harmonies

Tracklist

  1. Black And White (3:09)
  2. Dynamite (2:35)
  3. She's Not Worried (3:04)
  4. The Fight (2:54)
  5. Espionage (2:39)
  6. Tearjerkin' (3:56)
  7. Cycles Per Second (3:06)
  8. Bad Reputation (3:11)
  9. Big Brown Eyes (1:58)
  10. I'm In Love (3:29)
  11. Moving In Your Sleep (4:35)
  12. Judy (2:51)

Credits

  • The dB's - primary artist, producer
  • Porky - lacquer cut by
  • Victoria DeVeraux - painting
  • Chris Stamey - performer
  • Gene Holder - performer
  • Peter Holsapple - performer
  • Will Rigby - performer
  • Stephanie Chernikowski - photography by
  • Alan Betrock - producer
  • Malcolm Garrett - typography

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