The New York Dolls’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton

The New York Dolls’ self-titled debut album of 1973 was one of the most amazing things my 16-year-old ears had ever encountered.

20. “Trash” (New York Dolls, 1973)

19. “Looking For a Kiss” (New York Dolls, 1973)

18. “Puss ‘n’ Boots” (Too Much Too Soon, 1974)

17. “Lonely Planet Boy” (New York Dolls, 1973)

16. “Bad Girl” (New York Dolls, 1973)

15. “Private World” (New York Dolls, 1973)

14. “Chatterbox” (Too Much Too Soon, 1974)

13. “Courageous Cat Theme” (Rock’n Roll, 1994)

12. “Jet Boy” (New York Dolls, 1973)

11. “It’s Too Late” (Too Much Too Soon, 1974)

10. “Endless Party” (Seven Day Weekend, 1992)

9. “Lone Star Queen” (Rock’n Roll, 1994)

8. “Babylon” (Too Much Too Soon, 1974)

7. “Subway Train” (New York Dolls, 1973)

6. “Frankenstein” (New York Dolls, 1973)

5. “Who Are the Mystery Girls?” (Too Much Too Soon, 1974)

4. “Human Being” (Too Much Too Soon, 1974)

3. “Pills” (New York Dolls, 1973)

2. “Vietnamese Baby” (New York Dolls, 1973)

1. “Personality Crisis” (New York Dolls, 1973)

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