Return of the New York Dolls: Live From Royal Festival Hall
New York Dolls · 2004
72 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · shock rock
Raw energy and flamboyant theatricality collide in this electrifying live performance, echoing punk's rebellious spirit.
Why this album works
This album is notable for reviving interest in the New York Dolls, a band that was instrumental in shaping glam rock and punk aesthetics. Critics praised the album for its raw sound and energetic performances, highlighting how it reintroduced the band's legacy to a new generation, leading to renewed appreciation and further performances.
- Best for
- raw energy for live settings flamboyant theatricality and charisma gradual build to climax
- Context
- Upon its release in 2004, 'Return of the New York Dolls: Live From Royal Festival Hall' marked a significant comeback for the band after their disbandment in the 1970s. This live album came a year after the band's reunion tour, showcasing their enduring influence on rock and punk music, as well as their ability to capture audiences with their provocative style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Looking for a Kiss 3:38
- 2 Puss n’ Boots 3:17
- 3 Subway Train 5:11
- 4 Bad Girl 4:08
- 5 You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory / Lonely Planet Boy Standout 5:52
- 6 Private World 4:03
- 7 Vietnamese Baby 3:54
- 8 Dialogue 1 2:24
- 9 Frankenstein 6:41
- 10 Babylon 4:15
- 11 Dialogue 2 2:07
- 12 Trash 3:35
- 13 Jet Boy Standout 7:38
- 14 Personality Crisis Standout 8:24
- 15 Human Being 7:20
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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