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L.A.M.F. Revisited

 
Album Review: L.A.M.F. Revisited

Review

The original version of L.A.M.F. (which stands for "Like a Mother F*cker") was marred by shoddy production. This 1984 remix of the album (under the supervision of Johnny Thunders) places L.A.M.F. favorably alongside other New York punk bands from the late '70s. Borrowing inspiration from his old band, the New York Dolls, along with Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, the Ramones, and heroin, Thunders & the Heartbreakers' junkie antics translate well to disc. Songs like "One Track Mind," "Chinese Rocks," and "Pirate Love" are great examples of these influences. Although the Heartbreakers were not as lyrically intuitive as ex-member Richard Hell or Television, the music here is the key. Jerry Nolan's steady beats, and Thunders' searing guitar show that the Heartbreakers were no lightweights. This album, along with his great solo album, So Alone, stand as his definitive statements. ~ Brian Flota, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
One Track Mind Walter Lure, Jerry Nolan Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:39)
I Wanna Be Loved Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:47)
Pirate Love Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (3:57)
Let Go Jerry Nolan, Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:25)
Do You Love Me? Berry Gordy, Jr. Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:08)
Can't Keep My Eyes on You Walter Lure, Jerry Nolan Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (3:48)
Get off the Phone Walter Lure, Jerry Nolan Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:02)
All by Myself Walter Lure, Jerry Nolan Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:52)
Chinese Rocks Richard Hell, Jerry Nolan, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:55)
Baby Talk Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:24)
Going Steady Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:44)
It's Not Enough Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (3:49)
I Love You Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (2:24)
Born to Lose Johnny Thunders Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (3:03)

Credits

Walter Lure (Guitar), Walter Lure (Vocals), Billy Rath (Bass), Billy Rath (Vocals), Johnny Thunders (Guitar), Johnny Thunders (Vocals), Johnny Thunders (Main Performer), Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers (Performer)
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