Waitin' for the Night

by The Runaways

Overview

Cherie Currie's departure was a major loss for the Runaways, but it was hardly a fatal blow. The female hard rockers still had a gem of a singer in Joan Jett and a captivating guitarist in Lita Ford, and they continued to offer sneering, in-your-face rock & roll on their third album, Waitin' for the Night. This LP isn't quite as strong as Queens of Noise, but is excellent, gutsy, and inspired nonetheless. From the jaded "Little Sister" to the catchy "Wait for Me," Night proved that there was indeed life after Cherie Currie for the Runaways. Night did well in Japan, though in the U.S., the ladies of loudness still couldn't break through commercially. This band was definitely way ahead of its time, and it can't be stressed enough that everyone from Girlschool to Babes in Toyland, 7 Year Bitch, and L7 owes the risk-taking but underexposed Runaways a huge debt of gratitude. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	01/13/2004
Label:	Cherry Red
UPC:	5013929124028
Rank:	82225

Tracks

1. Little Sister
2. Wasted
3. Gotta Get Out Tonight
4. Wait for Me
5. Fantasies
6. School Days
7. Trash Can Murders
8. Don't Go Away
9. Waitin' for the Night
10. You're Too Possessive

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Runaways   Primary Artist,Handclapping
Harvey Robert Kubernik   Handclapping
Rodney Bingenheimer   Handclapping
Vicki Blue   Bass,Guitar,Vocals
Sandy West   Gong,Drums,Vocals,Bell Tree,Vocals (Background)
Joan Jett   Guitar,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Lita Ford   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

David Kroll   Logo Design
Barry Levine   Photography
Alex Blades   Reissue Coordination
Vicki Blue   Group Member
Sandy West   Group Member
Sherry Klein   Engineer
John Youssi   Cover Lettering
Iain McNay   Liner Notes
Kari Krome   Composer
Eric Verwilghen   Composer
Alan Wilson   Mastering
Kim Fowley   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
Joan Jett   Composer,Group Member
Lita Ford   Composer,Group Member
The Runaways   Group,Arranger