Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Fit to Be Tied
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Free Music Review: Why we all love Rock and Roll
Hit: 4 Stars
Now that Joan Jett is getting her due as a seminal rock and roll influence, it's about time a decent hits set appeared. Sadly, this isn't it. While the music on "Fit To Be Tied" certainly merits the four star rating, I am going to have to assume contractual issues with CBS forced Jett to either omit or substitute alternative versions of well-known songs.
For instance, her huge hit "I Hate Myself For Loving You" is an alternate take from the "Up Your Alley" version, and "Little Liar" is a live version. I am not sure how many versions of "Roadrunner" Joan has recorded so far, but the take here is previously unreleased and kicks butt. So does the new recording of the signature Runaways song, "Cherry Bomb." MIA are such well known Jett tunes as "Good Music" and her version of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." The albums she recorded for Warner Brothers are bypassed entirely.
Nonetheless, you still get some of the great proto-grrll rock from "Bad Reputation" to the terrific new "World of Denial." Joan Jett also was queen of the perfect cover choice, as her hit versions of "Everyday People," "Crimson and Clover" and - of course - "I Love Rock and Roll" prove. She also had that glam bam done like few before or since. The BOOM/whack/BOOM/whack that explodes from her cover of Gary Glitter's "Do You Wanna Touch" and her own "I Hate Myself For Loving You" made both songs burst from whatever radio played them some eight years apart. You'd be hard pressed to know that much time had passed between these songs...which proves that Joan Jett is a timeless artist.
But she deserves better. There is a good Japanese compilation that covers all the albums up to "Naked" (which eventually formed the base of "Sinner"), called "Jett Rock: Greatest Hits of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts." It boasts a pretty hefty price tag, so if you're just a casual fan looking for "I Love Rock and Roll," this will do. If not, hit that link.
Free Music Review: Good CD
Hit: 4 Stars
While Joan was never a great favorite of mine, she has had several ROCKIN' songs throughout the years and they are all on here. I have to give her credit, it was hard for a woman who tried to stay punkish to cross over, but she did it.
I would consider her a pioneer for people, especially women musicians, who
want to keep a bit of bad girl punk to their music, and still be popular, sexy musicians.
Free Music Review: I Love Rock N Roll
Hit: 4 Stars
If you love rock and roll you are going to love this CD. Fit to Be Tied: Great Hits by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Good music with a great back beat. I'm really glad I bought this CD. A serious collection would have this CD.Free Music Review: good earlier joan jett compilation
Hit: 4 Stars
the title says it all, if you're a jj fan and haven't acumulated her early albums, this is a good compilation to own.Free Music Review: Great album
Hit: 4 Stars
This is a great album. If you are a fan of Heart, Blondie, or anyother Women of rock you will love this album.