Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Album (1983)
🔥 Released in 1983, Album is the third studio release by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, continuing the momentum built by I Love Rock ’n Roll. The record leans more into hard rock and glam influences while maintaining the band’s raw edge. It also shows a slightly more polished production, reflecting their growing mainstream success without losing their attitude.
Album Tracklist
- "Fake Friends" – 3:20
- "Handyman" – 3:17
- "Everyday People" – 2:41
- "A Hundred Feet Away" – 2:38
- "Secretly" – 3:35
- "The French Song" – 3:35
- "Tossin’, Turnin’" – 2:44
- "Why Can’t I Touch It" – 3:49
- "I’m Gonna Take You on a Ride" – 3:05
- "Wait for Me" – 3:23
Album Credits
- Artist: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- Year: 1983
- Label: Boardwalk Records
- Producers: Kenny Laguna
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Line-up:
- Joan Jett – vocals, guitar
- Ricky Byrd – guitar
- Gary Ryan – bass
- Lee Crystal – drums
Most Popular Tracks
- "Fake Friends" – one of the album’s standout singles
- "Everyday People" – cover of the Sly & The Family Stone classic
- "The French Song" – slower, melodic track
- "Tossin’, Turnin’" – energetic rock cover
Fun Facts
- "Fake Friends" became one of Joan Jett’s most recognizable songs from the early 80s.
- The album includes multiple covers, continuing Jett’s approach of reworking older songs into her style.
- "Everyday People" was originally a funk/soul song but reinterpreted here with a rock edge.
- This album shows a slightly more radio-friendly production compared to earlier releases.
Trivia
- The album title is simply Album, reflecting a minimalist approach similar to classic records like Led Zeppelin’s untitled release.
- "Tossin’, Turnin’" was originally a 1961 hit by Bobby Lewis.
- "Handyman" is a cover of a Jimmy Jones song from 1959.
- The band continued to blend punk attitude with classic rock influences throughout the record.
Did You Know?
💡 Album continued Joan Jett’s streak of blending old-school rock influences with modern energy.
💡 The record helped maintain her presence on radio and MTV following her breakthrough success.
💡 Joan Jett remained heavily involved in production decisions, maintaining creative control.
💡 The Blackhearts lineup during this period is considered one of the band’s most stable.
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