Willie Nile

"Willie Nile" is the self-titled debut album by the New York singer/songwriter of the same name. Released by Arista in early 1980 to much critical praise , it was produced and engineered by Roy Halee and featured Jay Dee Daugherty, formerly with Patti Smith, on drums. The album immediately created a buzz among critics, .Los Angeles Times pop music critic Robert Hilburn described the album as “the kind of rare collection that reawakens you to the inspiring qualities of rock’n’roll”. Along with London Calling by The Clash, the album was voted record of the year for 1980 by Stereo Review magazine. Music critic David Okamoto wrote “his self-titled debut remains one of the most thrilling post-Byrds folk-rock albums of all time”.