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Another greatest hits that doesn't measure up.

J. Evans | ohio | 03/09/2010

(2 out of 5 stars)

"First off, no booklet is included at all, to see any type of liner notes (which are actually interesting) you gotta go to her website to see them. So the packaging is quite sparse with an outtake from the I LOVE ROCK-N-ROLL sessions from 1981 instead of a newer photo. (and it's in b&W).



Some songs I do not understand why they are on here: I'm Gonna Run Away, Activity GRRRL, I Want You...in place of better songs and actual hits. Also the 1:00 version of Love Is All Around is used instead of the full length version. Why? Also the Billboard top 100 Hits Little Liar, Dirty Deeds & Good Music are not included. WOuld have been nice to have the single version of Good Music on cd finally.



On the good side, the remakes of the Runaways tracks You Drive Me Wild & School Days are cool. Always loved these songs from the time I discovered Jett/Runaways. Love is Pain is also re-recorded to sound more like she does it live now."

My opinion and some info.

King Arthur | Southampton, PA USA | 03/17/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I picked up this gem in my local Walmart for $10.00, not bad at all! Viewing it from the standpoint of introducing Joan Jett and The Blackhearts to the younger generation I think it does an excellent job of representing Joan quite well. They will see the movie and if they like it they will want to know more about The Runaways and Joan Jett and will most likely come across this Greatest Hits on itunes or at F.Y.E. and check it out. The songs on here are HARD HARD ROCKIN' just the way I like it! A little bit from each album, kind of like a tease so hopefully they will buy the complete albums and become even bigger fans. I applaud Joan Jett or whoever produced this Greatest Hits compilation, alot of thought went into it I can tell.



Now, a little info about some of the songs. Tracks #2, #3 and #4 on the 1st CD (You Drive Me Wild, School Days and Love Is Pain) are all newly sung versions and I have to say THEY F*****G KICK ASS. It shows that Joan can still rock hard in case any idiots out there don't know it. Song #7 on the 1st CD (I Want You) is listed as previously unreleased. It was on the 1995 CD called "1979" which was only available from the Joan Jett Fan Club back then so I don't see how it is "previously unreleased". Anyway, that CD can be found here Joan Jett 1979"

Spans her career

Johnny Rockster | NY | 03/09/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Simply stated, Joan Jett is the Queen of Rock and Roll. This is a great compilation of Joan's music that inlcudes an ample amount of her hits and some lesser known gems. Of particular interest to long time Joan fans will be the remakes of two classic Runaways tunes School Days and You Drive Me Wild. If you are a newer fan of Joan's music this album is a great place to start your collection."