Album Review: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Unvarnished

Maybe it's the grandiose expectations, justified though they may be, but the latest release from the lady with punk-rock's biggest lady-cajones leaves a little to be desired. It kicks off with a powerful hit into Any Weather, and rolls on pretty strong from there. However, there's a certain attitude that seems synonymous with Joan Jett that is lacking in many of these tracks. Admittedly, those which do foot-stomp – such as Reality Mentality and Fragile – do it damn well. In all, the album is passable, yet there's a want for another (more ballsy) release.