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• The New York Dolls’ 1973 debut album New York Dolls exploded onto the scene with a reckless blend of glam, proto-punk, and raw rock ‘n’ roll. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the record channels the sneer of the Stones, the energy of The Stooges, and a campy, androgynous aesthetic that would lay the groundwork for the coming punk movement. Tracks like “Personality Crisis” and “Trash” became instant cult anthems, driven by David Johansens snarling vocals and Johnny Thunders scuzzy guitar.

  While the album was not a commercial hit, it became a vital influence on punk, glam, and garage rock scenes both in the U.S. and the U.K. Its dirty, exuberant style was ahead of its time, foreshadowing the DIY ethos and rebellious sound of the late 70s. Bands from the Sex Pistols to Guns N Roses have cited the Dolls as a key inspiration, cementing their role as one of rocks most influential cult acts.

  Reviews

  “A gleefully sloppy, aggressively catchy blast of decadent rock & roll.” Rolling Stone

  “One of the most influential records of the 1970s… it made punk possible.” AllMusic

  “Like the Stones if they’d grown up on comic books and speed essential.” NME

  “A beautifully shambolic mess. It was everything rock needed in 1973.” Pitchfork

  “Trashy, vulgar, vital a record that tore down the walls.” The Guardian

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  AllMusic rating: AllMusic users: (1,440 votes) Read the AllMusic.com review

• Artist: New York Dolls Label: Mercury, UMe, Universal Music Group Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Europe Genre: Pop & Rock Style: Glam

• A1 Personality Crisis
  A2 Looking For A Kiss
  A3 Vietnamese Baby
  A4 Lonely Planet Boy
  A5 Frankenstein (Orig.)
  B1 Trash
  B2 Bad Girl
  B3 Subway Train
  B4 Pills
  B5 Private World
  B6 Jet Boy