Cause I Sez So
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Cause I Sez So is the fourth studio album
(and second since the reunion) by the New York Dolls
. It was released on May 5, 2009 on Atco Records
. The album was produced by Todd Rundgren
, who also produced their self-titled debut album
. One of the songs, "Trash", is a re-recording of a song that originally appeared on their debut album. The album peaked at #159 at the Billboard 200
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
(and second since the reunion) by the New York Dolls
New York Dolls
The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later...
. It was released on May 5, 2009 on Atco Records
Atco Records
ATCO Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, currently operating through WMG's Rhino Entertainment.-Beginnings:Atco Records was founded in 1955 as a division of Atlantic Records. It was devised as an outlet for productions by one of Atlantic's founders, Herb Abramson, who...
. The album was produced by Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren
Todd Harry Rundgren is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer. Hailed in the early stage of his career as a new pop-wunderkind, supported by the certified gold solo double LP Something/Anything? in 1972, Todd Rundgren's career has produced a diverse range of recordings...
, who also produced their self-titled debut album
New York Dolls (album)
New York Dolls is the first album released by the American rock band the New York Dolls. The album's protopunk sound is mixed with influences of glam rock and rock & roll. It was produced by ex-Nazz guitarist Todd Rundgren....
. One of the songs, "Trash", is a re-recording of a song that originally appeared on their debut album. The album peaked at #159 at the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
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Track listing
- "'Cause I Sez So" – 3:06
- "Muddy Bones" – 3:00
- "Better Than You" – 3:22
- "Lonely So Long" – 4:05
- "My World" – 3:26
- "This Is Ridiculous" – 3:15
- "Temptation to Exist" – 4:02
- "Making Rain" – 4:06
- "Drowning" – 3:32
- "Nobody Got No Bizness" – 2:58
- "Trash" – 3:52
- "Exorcism of Despair" – 2:45
- "Lipstick, Powder & Paint" – 3:26 (iTunes bonus track)
Personnel
- David JohansenDavid JohansenDavid Roger Johansen is an American rock, protopunk, blues, and pop singer, as well as a songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the seminal protopunk band The New York Dolls and also achieved commercial success under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter.-Early life:Johansen was born in...
- vocals - Sylvain SylvainSylvain SylvainSylvain Sylvain is an American rock guitarist, most notable for being a member of the New York Dolls.-Early years:...
- guitar - Steve ConteSteve ConteSteve Conte is an American singer and rock musician and lead singer of the band The Contes, along with his brother John Conte, both formerly members of the band Crown Jewels. He is perhaps more popularly known for his collaborations with composer Yoko Kanno, as well as being former lead guitarist...
- guitar - Sami YaffaSami YaffaSami Yaffa is a bass guitarist best known for his time in Hanoi Rocks during the 1980s. He is currently the bassist for the New York Dolls and the Michael Monroe band. He also plays guitar in his own band "Mad Juana".-Biography:Yaffa first began playing music when only fourteen years old in 1977...
- bass - Brian DelaneyBrian DelaneyBrian Delaney may refer to:* Brian Delaney, drummer for the New York Dolls since 2005* Brian Manning Delaney, philosopher and writer...
- drums