Includes a bonus CD with studio rehearsals, studio chat, unreleased alternate mixes, and demos.
Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers: Johnny Thunders (vocals, guitar); Walter Lure (guitar); Billy Rath (bass); Jerry Nolan (drums).
The Heartbreakers revolved around two former members of the New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan. Having decamped to London in 1976, they became an integral part of the early punk circuit before recording their solitary studio album. The set contains some of the era's most expressive songs, notably "Born Too Loose" and "Chinese Rocks," the latter a chilling account of heroin addiction, co-written with Dee Dee Ramone. Tight, unfussy playing emphasizes the power of material that proved pivotal in the development of the new music in both the UK and USA. Sadly, the featured line-up disintegrated soon afterwards and numerous permutations failed to recreate its strengths.
Includes a 24 page booklet and a bonus CD.
This is an enhanced CD which contains regular audio tracks and video of "Chinese Rocks".Uncut (5/03, p.115) - 5 stars out of 5 - "...[The mixes] illuminate the savage beauty of the likes of 'Born To Lose' and 'Pirate Love' like never before. Fantastic..." Mojo (Publisher) (3/03, p.76) - Ranked #30 in Mojo's "Top 50 Punk Albums" - "...Gloriously ragged..." Mojo (Publisher) (3/03, p.76) - Ranked #30 in Mojo's "Top 50 Punk Albums" - "...Gloriously ragged..."
EXCELLENT The only flaw is that it's not the original crappy version, which is way more punk! Submitted by Trevor (Rockford IL USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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