Tag: joan jett

This is the third album with The Blackhearts, it was released back in ’84 and this version was from RSD in 2014. Since leaving the Runaways Joan has done exactly what she wanted to do: recording fun, down and dirty rock n’ roll records with that attitude-edge.

A mixture of originals and covers, this album didn’t sell that well originally. I guess there is no obvious choice for a single to push the album with. I think they released the Gary Glitter cover I Love You Love as a single, which scraped the lower end of the charts.

Her punk rock attitude is still there with tracks like Long Time, which includes the 1,2,3,4 Ramones-style count in. I’m a sucker for a souped up rock n’ roll cover, and New Orleans is my favourite here. If it’s good enough for Joan and Ian Gillan, it’s bound enough for me. This record is not gonna change the world, it’s just a fun rock n’ roll record.

7.5/10 from The Grooveman.

This the third Joan Jett And The Blackheart’s album, ironically called Album, and was first released back ’83 – although this version is an RSD limited pressing.

I think everyone is aware of the trials and tribulations of the Runaways, and Joan was the one that had the attitude. If any of them were going to make a go of it outside of the Runaways, it was Joan.

This album is just straight up rock and roll with that punk attitude. All the songs are short and snappy and to the point – the longest of which is 4.03. The surprise for me is the cover of Sly Stones Everyday People with the arrangement perfect for Joan’s attitude.

I saw her live a few years ago and she still puts on a great show. Not her best album, and there were no big singles to push it sales wise, but it’still a fun record to listen to.

7.5/10 from The Grooveman.