New York Dolls — One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This

I saw the Dolls twice on last year's reunion tour and didn't pay a lot of attention to their new songs since it was their vintage material that was the prime attraction. But now, after spending time with the band's first studio album in 32 years, I realize that singer David Johansen wasn't blowing smoke when he said that the new Dolls are better than ever. There's a bit of Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life" in lead single "Dance Like A Monkey," and Iggy guests on the bluesy stomper, "Gimme Love And Turn On The Light." Johansen plays some mean harmonica on "We're All In Love" and "I Ain't Got Nothing." "Plenty Of Music" is somewhat reminiscent of '70s Springsteen, and "Maimed Happiness" could be a doo wop song. The Dolls still play R&B-based rock 'n' roll as well as anyone.

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