Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Good Music (1986)
π₯ Released in 1986, Good Music is the fifth studio album by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. The record continues the band’s mix of hard rock, punk attitude, and pop-rock accessibility, with a noticeably more polished 80s production style. While it didn’t reach the commercial heights of her earlier breakthrough albums, it remains a solid entry in her mid-80s catalog.
Album Tracklist
- "Good Music" – 5:30
- "Crime of Passion" – 4:05
- "Rough Boys" – 3:15
- "Back It Up" – 3:25
- "Light of Day" – 3:32
- "Love’s Got a Line on You" – 3:23
- "Black Leather" – 3:45
- "You’re Too Possessive" – 3:40
- "Let Me Go" – 3:50
- "Torture" – 3:20
Album Credits
- Artist: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- Year: 1986
- Label: Blackheart 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
- "Good Music" – title track with a more anthemic style
- "Light of Day" – one of the better-known songs from this era
- "Love’s Got a Line on You" – catchy and radio-friendly
- "Rough Boys" – cover of The Who track
Fun Facts
- The album reflects a stronger influence of mainstream 80s rock production.
- "Light of Day" was associated with the film of the same name starring Michael J. Fox.
- Joan Jett continued releasing music independently through Blackheart Records.
- The album mixes original material with covers, maintaining her established formula.
Trivia
- "Rough Boys" is a cover of a song by The Who (Pete Townshend solo work).
- Some tracks on the album are re-recordings or alternate versions of earlier songs.
- The production style is cleaner compared to her early 80s releases.
- The album had different track listings depending on region (US/Europe variations).
Did You Know?
π‘ Joan Jett remained fully in control of her music through her independent label during this period.
π‘ The mid-80s marked a shift where production became more polished across the rock industry.
π‘ Despite lower commercial impact, the album helped maintain her touring presence.
π‘ "Light of Day" became one of her notable songs tied to pop culture outside albums.
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