Album artwork for New York Dolls by New York Dolls

Along with the Stooges, the New York Dolls were largely responsible for pioneering the sound and attitude of punk, and this, their self-titled debut, is one of the founding documents of post-'60s rock.

Outrageous, shambolic, and bursting with energy, the Dolls borrowed from the amped-up, bluesy swagger of the Rolling Stones, the pop confections of Phil Spector, and the campy theatricality that would flower with the glam movement, yet brought it all together with a visceral impact that recalled the jolt of early rock and roll. They were one of the most important influences on punk - indeed Malcolm McClaren managed them briefly - and spawned Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers who supported the Pistols on the Anarchy tour.

New York Dolls

New York Dolls

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Album artwork for New York Dolls by New York Dolls
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Released 03/24/2017Catalog Number

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Album artwork for New York Dolls by New York Dolls
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Released 10/20/1991Catalog Number

8327522

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New York Dolls

New York Dolls

Mercury
Album artwork for New York Dolls by New York Dolls
LP

$29.99

Released 03/24/2017Catalog Number

B002603101

Learn more
Album artwork for New York Dolls by New York Dolls
CD

$16.99

Released 10/20/1991Catalog Number

8327522

Learn more

Along with the Stooges, the New York Dolls were largely responsible for pioneering the sound and attitude of punk, and this, their self-titled debut, is one of the founding documents of post-'60s rock.

Outrageous, shambolic, and bursting with energy, the Dolls borrowed from the amped-up, bluesy swagger of the Rolling Stones, the pop confections of Phil Spector, and the campy theatricality that would flower with the glam movement, yet brought it all together with a visceral impact that recalled the jolt of early rock and roll. They were one of the most important influences on punk - indeed Malcolm McClaren managed them briefly - and spawned Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers who supported the Pistols on the Anarchy tour.