Cause I Sez So
New York Dolls · 2009
64 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · shock rock
A gritty blend of hard rock and punk energy, laced with the New York Dolls' signature flamboyance.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its reception, landing at number 29 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. It was viewed as a successful return for the band, showcasing their enduring influence on punk and glam rock while introducing their sound to a new audience.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experiences live performance energy
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Cause I Sez So' marked the New York Dolls' first studio album in over 30 years since 'Too Much Too Soon'. The band had undergone significant lineup changes since their debut in the early '70s, with founding members David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain leading a revitalized effort to reclaim their place in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 ’Cause I Sez So 3:07
- 2 Muddy Bones Standout 3:00
- 3 Better Than You Standout 3:22
- 4 Lonely So Long 4:05
- 5 My World 3:26
- 6 This Is Ridiculous 3:15
- 7 Temptation to Exist 4:02
- 8 Making Rain 4:06
- 9 Drowning 3:32
- 10 Nobody Got No Bizness 2:58
- 11 Trash 3:52
- 12 Exorcism of Despair 2:45
Disc 2
- 1 Frankenstein (live) 5:25
- 2 Subway Train (live) 5:03
- 3 Mystery Girls (live) 3:55
- 4 It’s Too Late (live) 5:18
- 5 Bad Girl (live) 3:06
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