Episode 74: New York Dolls

This week we’re talking about the fabulous New York Dolls. Pioneers of punk, these guys were all around showmen. While their records aren’t exactly our cup of tea, their influence is undeniable. Grab a pair of stilettoes turn this one up.

Closing track: “Chatterbox” from Too Much Too Soon (1974)

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Mike’s Picks:
Too Much Too Soon (1974) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This (2006) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
New York Dolls (1973) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Dancing Backward in High Heels (2011) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
New York Dolls (1973)
Too Much Too Soon (1974)
One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This (2006)
Cause I Sez So (2009)
Dancing Backward in High Heels (2011)

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Episode 73: Germs

This week we’re talking about one of the most influential punk bands in history, the Germs. led by frontman and walking drug PSA Darby Crash and guitarist Pat Smear (later of Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and having money), the Germs personified the punk spirit and are widely considered the first hardcore punk band. Even today their songs are undeniably catchy, much like STDs that are likely crawling over every record.

Closing track: “Richie Dagger’s Crime” from (GI) (1979)

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Records we discussed this episode…
Forming/Sexboy EP (1977)
Lexicon Devil EP (1978)
(GI) (1979)
(MIA) The Complete Anthology (1993)

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