I can hear the metal purists and extreme metal fans among you chuckling...but beware, Joan Jett inspired a lot of rock 'n' roll women, and has bigger balls than most of the leather-studded men in metal. Firstly, her early records were very good, ballsy albums, and 'Sinner', is one of the best albums I've heard this decade. Yes, you heard it here first, Joan Jett rocks. Sure, we all have a bit of a soft spot for those looks, but whilst she may have spent the '90s as a criminally underrated performer, a tad weighed down by the bubblegum hit 'I Love Rock n Roll', 'Sinner' proves as to why she's a legend in the genre. Joan Jett effortlessly slips into the rock 'n' roll hall of fame alongside the likes of Debbie Harry, for her ability to still show the imitator's how it's done. The ultra-cool Brody Dalle of Distillers and Spinnerette probably owes more to Joan Jett than anyone.
'Sinner' fires fourteen cool, sassy tracks in your face, stomping hard rock which sees Joan's throaty wail as sexy as it is dominant. The mega-catchy glam stomp of 'AC/DC' will have you nodding, and the riff-heavy 'Riddles' and 'Five' you'll be humming for months. Joan has an ability to write great catchy tunes, 'Androgynous' a subtle yet classy hook that digs int he flesh like all quality rock tracks should.
Do not be so cutting or cynical of what is a quality album from a woman who has carved a very decent and admirable career. Whilst many artists have sold out over the years, Joan has trudged through the mire of trends and 'Sinner' is proof that if it wasn't for people like Joan Jett, there'd be no rock 'n' roll.
One nil to the ladies.
7.5/10
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