Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Album (1983)
π₯ 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?
π‘ Album continued Joan Jett’s streak of blending old-school rock influences with modern energy.
π‘ The record helped maintain her presence on radio and MTV following her breakthrough success.
π‘ Joan Jett remained heavily involved in production decisions, maintaining creative control.
π‘ The Blackhearts lineup during this period is considered one of the band’s most stable.
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