Just a short note today: I'm going to elaborate a bit more extensively on the following topic (and others, as well) in the upcoming week: The Rolling Stones vs. The New York Dolls in terms of lyrical content. As musicians, the Stones were more advanced than the Dolls during the Seventies. But the Dolls' greatness came partly from their amateurish sound. In rock and roll, and in other styles, the listener is more inspired by the effort of someone trying to move up in terms of expression rather than moving down (or "slumming") stylistically. It can be very exciting to hear a person learning right in front of you. Ergo, for musicians to be honest, they must always be on the vanguard of their abilities. But I digress.
The Dolls made two brilliant albums in the Seventies, and recently returned (the two surviving members along with the spirit of the others, with great contributions from new members) with two albums of equal stature and importance. (If you haven't heard them yet, go and listen to them immediately.) The musicianship on the third and fourth albums, benefiting as they do from older ears and years of experience, is much stronger than on the first two. But that sense of wild discovery found on the earlier records is thrilling to hear, as well. Anyway, you've probably guessed today's suggested listening: New York Dolls (1973), The New York Dolls in Too Much Too Soon (1974), One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This (2006), 'Cause I Sez So (2009), and Exile on Main Street (1972).