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 Joan Jett & The BlackheartsPure and Simple Release Date: 1994 06 14 Running Time: 46:57 Label: Jvc Victor Rating:  |
From its title to its tough core, Pure and Simple was a return to form for Joan Jett. Encouraged by a new generation of riot grrls who held her early work up as the inspirational lightning rod it was (including L7 and Bikini Kill, who contribute here), Jett shook off the doldrums and found her way back to the nails-for-breakfast, queen-bitch persona that she was really all about. Pure and Simple rocks with a gritty realism unmatched even by the punchy 1988 hit "I Hate Myself for Lovin' You," the arguable crest of her '80s win streak. If the one-two punch of "Go Home" and "Eye to Eye" makes you dizzy, then "Spinster" -- "Maybe I don't wanna fck you!" -- is the bout-ending haymaker. After its oil-stained opening salvo, "As I Am" is like Lesley Gore in a leather jacket. But its sentiment forms the bruised emotional heart of Pure and Simple, and the plaintive chords of the bridge are just perfect. Some of the album's later social consciousness is unnecessary (this is a Joan Jett, not Joan Osborne), but "You Got a Problem" is a late-record redeemer. And even when she's singing about the plight of the homeless, Jett sounds like she gargled with Mad Dog 20/20. Pure and Simple is essential for any hard rock fan, if only to support one of the genre's most fearsome competitors. Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Go Home | Jett, Hanna | 2:42 |
| 2 | Eye to Eye | Vallance, Laguna, Jett | 3:30 |
| 3 | Spinster | Hanna, Jett | 2:44 |
| 4 | Torture | Jett, Vallance, Laguna | 3:35 |
| 5 | Rubber & Glue | Jett, Hanna | 3:19 |
| 6 | As I Am | Jett, Child | 4:35 |
| 7 | Activity GRRRL | Jett | 3:45 |
| 8 | Insecure | Vallance, Laguna, Jett | 3:11 |
| 9 | Wonderin' | Jett, Laguna, Vallance | 4:53 |
| 10 | Consumed | Jett, Price | 4:40 |
| 11 | You Got a Problem | Child, Hanna, Laguna, Jett | 3:57 |
| 12 | Brighter Day | Jett, Child | 6:06 |
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aguswijaya  2 |
Wed Feb 4 2009 22:08:15 |
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KIA_GOT_A_MEAN_SWAGG 11 |
Tue Feb 3 2009 18:54:31 |
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Joan Jett is one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen as well as talented woman in show business.At 50 she is stunning, just as gorgeous as she was when she started out in the music business all those years ago. Joan is a CLASSY LADY. Most women have exposed their bodies in my opinion to gain popularity as well as money in their career. I give Joan Jett credit for being tasteful in her approach to sale of albums and promote popularity. Yes she has stood on stage in leather pants and a leather bra. But I give her praise in being tasteful in her approach to entertain the audiences. I have been listening to her perform just before her going solo with the Blackhearts. I have seen her perform in my home town of Lawton, Oklahoma three times. Once in 1983, twice in 2007. I even got the privilege of meeting Joan Jett and her Manager and getting her autograph in Lawton, Oklahoma in a hotel lobby. I hope to see her in Oklahoma soon again. I also know that Joan is very supportive of the United States Military and performs for them more than any band in history. I commend her for her bravery and support of the U.S. Military. Once again I say JOAN JETT IS A CLASSY LADY AND A CLASS ACT. Keep up the good music. Yours Truly Steve Gatliff,oksteve1968@yahoo.com [Report] NO X@@##! | ||
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Fri Jan 30 2009 01:35:22 |
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stevianno 5 Thu Jan 29 2009 22:35:22 Joan Jett is one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen as well as talented woman in show business.At 50 she is stunning, just as gorgeous as she was when she started out in the music business all those years ago. Joan is a CLASSY LADY. Most women have exposed their bodies in my opinion to gain popularity as well as money in their career. I give Joan Jett credit for being tasteful in her approach to sale of albums and promote popularity. Yes she has stood on stage in leather pants and a leather bra. But I give her praise in being tasteful in her approach to entertain the audiences. I have been listening to her perform just before her going solo with the Blackhearts. I have seen her perform in my home town of Lawton, Oklahoma three times. Once in 1983, twice in 2007. I even got the privilege of meeting Joan Jett and her Manager and getting her autograph in Lawton, Oklahoma in a hotel lobby. I hope to see her in Oklahoma soon again. I also know that Joan is very supportive of the United States Military and performs for them more than any band in history. I commend her for her bravery and support of the U.S. Military. Once again I say JOAN JETT IS A CLASSY LADY AND A CLASS ACT. Keep up the good music. Yours Truly Steve Gatliff,oksteve1968@yahoo.com | ||
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Thu Jan 29 2009 22:35:22 |
| Joan Jett is one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen as well as talented woman in show business.At 50 she is stunning, just as gorgeous as she was when she started out in the music business all those years ago. Joan is a CLASSY LADY. Most women have exposed their bodies in my opinion to gain popularity as well as money in their career. I give Joan Jett credit for being tasteful in her approach to sale of albums and promote popularity. Yes she has stood on stage in leather pants and a leather bra. But I give her praise in being tasteful in her approach to entertain the audiences. I have been listening to her perform just before her going solo with the Blackhearts. I have seen her perform in my home town of Lawton, Oklahoma three times. Once in 1983, twice in 2007. I even got the privilege of meeting Joan Jett and her Manager and getting her autograph in Lawton, Oklahoma in a hotel lobby. I hope to see her in Oklahoma soon again. I also know that Joan is very supportive of the United States Military and performs for them more than any band in history. I commend her for her bravery and support of the U.S. Military. Once again I say JOAN JETT IS A CLASSY LADY AND A CLASS ACT. Keep up the good music. Yours Truly Steve Gatliff,oksteve1968@yahoo.com | ||
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