From
Sly Stone
's
"Everyday People"
to
Tommy James & the Shondells
'
"Crimson & Clover,"
cover songs have long been one of
Joan Jett
's strong points. Covers can be a waste of time in the hands of some rockers; but they've always worked well for
Jett
, who's been wise enough to make sure that her own personality never became obscured when recording other artists' material. The one-time member of the criminally neglected
Runaways
embraces covers exclusively on
The Hit List
, tackling everything from
the Sex Pistols
"Pretty Vacant"
AC/DC
"Dirty Deed"
the Doors
"Love Me Two Times"
with spirited, inspired results. While those investigating
's career would do better to start out with
I Love Rock N' Roll
or
Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth
,
was a welcome addition to her catalog. ~ Alex Henderson