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The Dandy Warhols – Come Down – Double Vinyl Record
The Dandy Warhols’ Come Down, released in 1997 by Capitol Records, is a landmark album in the alternative rock and neo-psychedelic genres. As the band’s second studio album, it marked a shift from their more experimental debut (Dandy’s Rule OK?) to a refined, yet still eclectic, sound that balanced shoegaze-inspired textures with catchy rock melodies. Come Down cemented the Portland-based group’s reputation as innovators of the 1990s alternative rock scene, blending psychedelia, Britpop influences, and grunge-adjacent energy into a cohesive and accessible package.
Come Down is an expansive record, featuring swirling guitars, dreamy vocal harmonies, and driving rhythms. The album captures a hazy, drug-fueled aesthetic while maintaining a polished, radio-friendly appeal. Tracks like “Not If You Were the Last Junkie on Earth” and “Every Day Should Be a Holiday” are infused with a satirical edge, commenting on drug culture and excess, yet remain undeniably fun and infectious. Meanwhile, songs such as “Minnesoter” and “Hard On for Jesus” dive into more experimental territory, with layered instrumentation and a touch of the surreal. The sprawling “Be-In” opens the album with a hypnotic shoegaze vibe, setting the stage for its psychedelic undertones.
Lyrically, the album oscillates between sardonic humor and introspection. The band’s frontman, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, delivers deadpan vocals that complement the lush, atmospheric instrumentation. Themes of hedonism, disillusionment, and existential musings run through the album, wrapped in a sonic palette that feels both retro and forward-looking.
Produced by Tony Lash, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, and Cliff Norrell, Come Down benefits from a rich, layered sound that enhances the band’s psychedelic tendencies while keeping the arrangements sharp and engaging. The shimmering guitar tones and reverb-heavy production evoke comparisons to bands like The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Velvet Underground, while the rhythm section injects a modern alternative rock sensibility.
Come Down received critical acclaim for its balance of catchy singles and more experimental tracks. “Not If You Were the Last Junkie on Earth”, with its cheeky chorus, became a breakout hit and remains one of the band’s signature songs. “Every Day Should Be a Holiday” and “Boys Better” also garnered significant airplay, helping to establish the band’s reputation as one of the leading acts of the late 1990s alternative scene.
The album’s ability to straddle the line between mainstream accessibility and artistic ambition has made it a cult classic. Over the years, Come Down has been celebrated for its influence on the neo-psychedelic revival and its role in defining the Dandy Warhols’ identity as a band unafraid to mix humor, hedonism, and high-concept artistry.
Listeners who enjoy bands like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Blur, Mazzy Star, or The Flaming Lips will find Come Down to be an essential addition to their collection. Its mix of dreamy psychedelia, sharp wit, and memorable melodies makes it a timeless piece of 1990s alternative rock.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal
Tim Kerr Records
EXTREMELY RARE Double LP version of this great album!!
Track Listing
be-in
boys better
minnesoter
orange
i love you
not if you were the last junkie on earth
every day should be a holiday
good morning
whipping tree
green
hard on for jesus
pete international airport
the creep out
Cool as Kim Deal
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