Valley of the Dolls | ||||
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Studio album by Generation X | ||||
Released | January 26, 1979 | |||
Recorded | Wessex Sound Studios, London | |||
Genre | Punk rock, rock, new wave | |||
Label | Chrysalis | |||
Producer | Ian Hunter | |||
Generation X chronology | ||||
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Singles from Generation X | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Smash Hits | 5/10 |
Valley of the Dolls is the second studio album by British punk band Generation X produced by Ian Hunter. The album is only indirectly related to the novel and film of this name, and the title cut is an original song. The album contained the UK hit singles: "King Rocker", which reached No. 11 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1979, the title track "Valley of the Dolls", which made No. 23 in April of the same year, and "Friday's Angels", which got to No. 62 in June 1979.
The album peaked at No. 51 in the UK Albums Chart.
All tracks written by Billy Idol and Tony James; except where noted.