I Love Rock 'N' Roll

by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Joan Jett

Overview

I Love Rock-n-Roll, Joan Jett's first record with the Blackhearts, was a tougher, louder album than Bad Reputation, primarily because her new backing band gave her a more coherent sound. That dynamic, hard rock crunch is what made the title track into an international hit, but it also gives the album dimension -- not only can Jett & the Blackhearts tear up heavy glam rockers, but they also pull off the mock psychedelia of Tommy James & the Shondells' "Crimson and Clover" with aplomb. On the whole, I Love Rock-n-Roll doesn't have as many strong songs as its predecessor, but the band's muscular, gritty sound makes the album just as good as Bad Reputation. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	08/16/2019
Label:	Blackheart / Sony Music
UPC:	0190759779224
Rank:	20976

Tracks

1. I Love Rock 'N Roll
2. (I'm Gonna) Run Away
3. Love Is Pain
4. Nag
5. Crimson and Clover
6. Victim of Circumstance
7. Bits and Pieces
8. Be Straight
9. You're Too Possessive
10. Little Drummer Boy
11. Oh Woe Is Me
12. Louie Louie
13. You Don't Know What You've Got [Live]
14. Summertime Blues
15. Nag (With the Coasters)
16. [CD-ROM Track]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts   Primary Artist
Joan Jett   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
The Coasters   Primary Artist
The Blackhearts   Primary Artist
Jeff Peters   Bass,Vocals
Eric Ambel   Lead Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Eric Amble   Guitar,Vocals
Ricky Byrd   Guitar,Vocals,Lead Guitar
Lee Crystal   Drums
Sean Tyla   Guitar
Kenny Laguna   Vocals,Keyboards
Steve Jones   Bass,Guitar
Gary Ryan   Bass,Vocals
Paul Simmons   Drums,Vocals
Steve Leber   Mentor
Lou Maxfield   Guitar
Will "Dub" Jones   Vocals
Joel Turrisi   Drums
Martyn Watson   Vocals

Technical Credits

Yasuhito Kitai   Liner Notes
Stew Romain   Mastering
Jake Hooker   Composer
Joan Jett   Composer,Group Member
Ritchie Cordell   Composer,Producer
Eric Amble   Group Member
Ricky Byrd   Group Member
Jerry Capehart   Composer
Peter Lucia   Composer
Richard Berry   Composer
Thom Panunzio   Mixing
Henry Onorati   Composer
Arthur Crier   Composer
Tommy James   Composer
Lee Crystal   Group Member
Glen Kolotkin   Engineer,Associate Producer
Kenny Laguna   Mixing,Composer,Producer,Group Member
The Dave Clark Five   Composer
Steve Jones   Composer
Eddie Cochran   Composer
Greg Kihn   Composer
Katherine K. Davis   Composer
Steve Fallone   Mastering
Alan Merrill   Composer
Harry Simeone   Composer
Gary Ryan   Group Member
M. Smith   Composer
Dave Clark   Composer
Marc Bridie   Engineer
Mick Rock   Photography
Mike Smith   Composer