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JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
SINNER
from: chillmag.com
by Kelly McClure
Listening to a new album by an artist you love is like meeting someone you’ve been talking to on the Internet for the first time in real life: You’re so afraid of being disappointed that you’d almost rather not go through with it at all. But upon first listen of JOAN JETT's SINNER, it becomes obvious that she is still a hot, hot date.
SINNER's first track, "Riddles," is the only skipper out of the bunch. A political song featuring a sound clip of one of George W. Bush’s most infamous "Bush-isms," the down tempo tune’s trite subject matter serves as a brief boring intro, leaving 13 pure rock songs to follow. One lackluster song out of 14 is not too bad, leaving a near perfect album.
Blasting through politics, the second track, "A.C.D.C." (originally recorded by hair band Sweet) gives a playful nod to the gay community. Led by an energizing guitar, lyrics like "She's got girls, girls all over the world / She‘s got men, every now and then," prove that Jett is a modern woman not afraid of being looked at sideways by the "norms."
SINNER jumps from one fist-pumping, tight-jean bursting song to the next. The standout track "Five," is co-written by everyone’s favorite riot girl, Kathleen Hanna, and exhibits gritty vocals reminiscent of Jett’s days with all-girl super group, The RUNAWAYS. Aside from Hanna (whose contributions are peppered throughout the entire album) SINNER features contributions from Linda Perry and Replacements icon Paul Westerberg. Keeping company like this shows that Jett enjoys collaborating with artists who are clearly influenced by her musical prowess. Jett likes what the kids are into these days, and she’s ready to come out and play.
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