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New York Dolls Studio album by New York Dolls Released July 27, 1973 Recorded 1973 , The Record Plant, New York Genre Rock and roll, glam rock, protopunk Length 42:44 Label Mercury Producer Todd Rundgren New York Dolls chronology New York Dolls
(1973)Too Much Too Soon
(1974)Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [1]
Robert Christgau (A+)[2] Rolling Stone (positive)[3] New York Dolls is the first album released by the American rock band the New York Dolls. The album's protopunk sound is mixed with influences of glam rock and rock & roll. It was produced by ex-Nazz guitarist Todd Rundgren. In 2003, the album was ranked number 213 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.[4] The track "Personality Crisis" is ranked #267 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".[5]
In August 2010, Morrissey submitted a list to the online publication The Quietus detailing his favorite albums. In it, he declared New York Dolls as his top favorite.[6]
Contents
Track listing
All tracks written by David Johansen and Johnny Thunders, except as noted.
Side one
- "Personality Crisis" – 3:43
- "Looking for a Kiss" – 3:20
- "Vietnamese Baby" (Johansen) – 3:39
- "Lonely Planet Boy" – 4:10
- "Frankenstein (Orig.)" (Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain) – 6:00
Side two
- "Trash" (Johansen, Sylvain) – 3:09
- "Bad Girl" – 3:05
- "Subway Train" – 4:22
- "Pills" (Bo Diddley) – 2:49
- "Private World" (Johansen, Arthur Kane) – 3:40
- "Jet Boy" – 4:40
Re-release
In 2006, Mercury Records (Japan) released a limited 24-bit remastered edition of the album and its follow-up, Too Much Too Soon.
In other media
- The first line in the song "Looking for a Kiss" is taken from The Shangri-Las' song "Give Him a Great Big Kiss".
- The line "Um, how do you call your loverboy?", many lyrics, the main chord progression, and some melodies in the song "Trash" are taken from Mickey and Sylvia's song "Love is Strange".
- "Subway Train" was featured in the video game True Crime: New York City.
- "Personality Crisis" is featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and in the film Get Him to the Greek.
Personnel
- David Johansen – vocals, harmonica, gong
- Johnny Thunders – lead guitar, vocals
- Sylvain Sylvain – rhythm guitar, piano, vocals
- Arthur "Killer" Kane – bass
- Jerry Nolan – drums
Additional personnel
- Todd Rundgren – piano, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
- Buddy Bowser – saxophone
- Alex Spyropoulos – piano
Charts
Album
Year Chart Position 1973 Billboard 200 116[7] References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Review New York Dolls". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r14003/review. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Reviews New York Dolls". Robert Christgau. http://robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?id=998&name=New+York+Dolls. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
- ^ Glover, Tony (13 September 1973). "New York Dolls". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/new-york-dolls-19730913. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
- ^ "The RS 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. 18 November 2003. http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5938174/the_rs_500_greatest_albums_of_all_time/3. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
- ^ "The RS 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. 9 December 2004. http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/500songs/page/3. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
- ^ http://thequietus.com/articles/04797-morrissey-s-supreme-13-favourite-albums?page=14
- ^ "Chart & Awards New York Dolls". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r14003/charts-awards. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
New York Dolls David Johansen · Sylvain Sylvain · Earl Slick · Jason Hill · Brian Delaney
Steve Conte · Sami Yaffa · Johnny Thunders · Jerry Nolan · Arthur "Killer" Kane · Billy Murcia · Gary Powell · Peter Jordan · Chris Robison · Bobby Blaine · Tony Machine · Brian Koonin ·Albums New York Dolls (1973) · Too Much Too Soon (1974) · One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This (2006) · Cause I Sez So (2009) · Dancing Backward in High Heels (2011)Live albums Red Patent Leather (1984) · Seven Day Weekend (1992) · Paris Le Trash (1993) · From Paris With Love (L.U.V.) (2002) · Manhattan Mayhem (2003)Other releases Lipstick Killers - The Mercer Street Sessions 1972 (1982) · Seven Day Weekend (1992) · Rock'n Roll (1994)Related articles Categories:- New York Dolls albums
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