mardi 1 Aoû 2006, 15h43m

Lately I've been wary of comeback albums - Mission of Burma's comeback was a huge disappointment, and Gang of Four's new record was simply re-recordings of old songs. Depeche Mode's latest is an exception, but they've been making records this whole time (just no one noticed), so it doesn't really count as a comeback). So I was pleased that the new release from the New York Dolls, Someday It Will Please Us to Remember Even This rocks so hard.

Even though they're really really old, their old shenanigans still come through. "Running Around" and "Gotta Get Away from Tommy" have that nostalgic feel, while songs like "Maimed Happiness" have matured and have almost a blues feel. Johansen's quirky wit still shines through - "Dance Like a Monkey" is a very funny attack on the resurgance of the concept intelligent design. The insert has a little comic strip that is simply hilarious.

The timing is excellent. The record serves as a rock-history lesson to fans of retro bands such as The Libertines, The White Stripes and The Strokes: The New York Dolls did it first, and they did it best. Definitely recommended to old fans of the Dolls or anyone who's just getting into them.

My Rating: 7 out of 10.