It's a two-fer, Stands For Decibels and Repercussion. I got it thinking I'd copy it and take it back to get credit, but I waited too long.

So I've got it- if you want it, post up.

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. Stands for Decibels remained criminally unavailable in the U.S. for years.

i like 'em

So does bort win?

If not, I've always wanted to check out BOTH of those records. Every dB's song I've heard on different compilations has been great.


If it sweetens the pot, I'd be willing to burn a couple things and send them to you in exchange.

Sounds like a winner to me.

Sorry, Bort.

Great couple of albums. You'll really dig this, Derris.

I used to own both those albums but traded them in years ago, maybe 20 years ago. I didn't dislike 'em but didn't enjoy them nearly as much as I'd hoped I would. Part of me wants to give them another chance but it never has seemed to be a priority to do so and I'd be a bit surprised if I liked 'em a lot more now than I did then.

I actually kept a Holsapple & Stamey album and a Stamey solo album both of which I liked more than those although both of those are borderline trade in material as well.