Overview
Up Your Alley is Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ fifth studio album, released in 1988. This album marked a commercial comeback for Joan Jett, featuring a blend of hard rock and catchy melodies. It includes some of her biggest hits, showcasing her signature raw vocals, gritty guitar riffs, and anthemic choruses. The album’s polished production helped it reach a wider audience and reinforced Joan Jett’s place in rock history.
Release Date: 1988
Label: Blackheart Records
Genre: Hard Rock, Rock
Album Type: Studio Album
Tracklist:
"I Hate Myself for Loving You"
"Light of Day"
"Little Liar"
"Let It Bleed"
"Backlash"
"Looking for a Hit"
"Ruff Stuff"
"Pretty Vacant"
"You Got a Problem"
"Tough Little Idol"
Why You Should Listen
Up Your Alley blends gritty rock anthems with catchy hooks, demonstrating Joan Jett’s consistent ability to deliver energetic and powerful songs. The hit single "I Hate Myself for Loving You" became one of her biggest commercial successes, solidifying her influence in late ’80s rock.
