Summary:The first album in 32 years for the legendary glam-punk band features guest appearances from Michael Stipe, Bo Diddley and Iggy Pop. Only David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain return from the Dolls' original lineup, however.
It has fire in its belly and an admirable abandon and as a whirlwind tour of rock'n'roll decadence it makes, say, Jet look like the fey, foppish tourists they are.
This is the best album of the year, for the genre. It stays true to the old Dolls sound while expanding on it and making it sound fresh. This This is the best album of the year, for the genre. It stays true to the old Dolls sound while expanding on it and making it sound fresh. This is going to be remembered as one of the better albums of 2006...critically, not commercially.…Expand
I give it a 10 because there's true joy on this disc - even if it's a "maimed happiness". It's the most good-naturedly I give it a 10 because there's true joy on this disc - even if it's a "maimed happiness". It's the most good-naturedly ridiculous thing I've seen in years! The companion DVD (included) is worth the price on its own. I never paid any attention to the Dolls back when they were being heavily promoted by Cleveland's WMMS due to the fag nature of the band, but time wounds all (high) heels, and the two surviving members have matured, and beautifully, too. It sounds like a cross between the Stones and the J. Geils Band, with a little of The Boss and The Ramones thrown in, none of which is surprising - in other words, it's the first guitar rock album out of New York in a helluva long time! Give Syl credit for honing his guitar chops over the years - this guy really knows his rhythm guitar! It may sound like 3-chord rock, but there's a lot of solid theory in what he's doing with that big shiny Rickenbacker guitar. And Johanson is one of the very few baritones left who can put a song across - this was the downfall of Eric Burdon & the Animals, and Keith Relf of the Yardbirds. JoJo does in fact sound like Keith Richards when he wants to, but at least he's not permanently stuck in the vocal gravel pit. And finally, give Jack Douglas credit for producing and mixing the album - it's not quite as punchy on the low end as we've come to expect these days, but it's a very listenable, seamless mix. Let's all hope they follow this up with more, and at least as good!…Expand
Fantastic Album! I can't think of another band that could come back with an album like this after taking a 30 year hiatus. David comes Fantastic Album! I can't think of another band that could come back with an album like this after taking a 30 year hiatus. David comes out with the same flair and attitude of the first albums, and the guitars sound tight as ever. (RIP Johnny). The Killers and the Strokes could learn a thing or two froms these guys!…Expand
Not a re-hash of old tunes but a fun resume of things 'to dig'. A tongue in cheek swipe. Fresh, well put together......The Dolls Not a re-hash of old tunes but a fun resume of things 'to dig'. A tongue in cheek swipe. Fresh, well put together......The Dolls are back, and let us hope for a little longer this time. We neeed more of this stuff..( But please can someone ask David to run with the Harry Smiths sometime). Loosen up everybody..this is fun. Excellent stuff.…Expand
Jeez, this is seriously the worst shit of the year. Anyone who buys into this wants way-too-hard to believe that the Dolls are back and still Jeez, this is seriously the worst shit of the year. Anyone who buys into this wants way-too-hard to believe that the Dolls are back and still got. But I've said it once, and I'll say it again....no Johnny Thunders! Exactly. AVOID!!!!!…Expand
