Johnny Thunders

Finally Alone - The Sticks And Stones Tapes  vinyl  

(Cleopatra)

Together with Johnny Ramone, Mister Johnny Thunders carved a definitional Punk model for guitarists the world over. Imitators are legion, but none equal Thunders' lopsided musical style and "You talkin' to me?" stance. As crucial to his oeuvre as corkscrew turnarounds and nasal Noo Yawk drawlings was lifelong love of vintage Rock'n'Roll's hits, obscurities, and attendant audacious lifestyle. That bone-deep affinity revealed itself not only in his riveting solos, but also in mini-classics he penned and canon motivators he chose to interpret.

Numerous of these tracks were issued by Cleopatra in 2009 as "Sticks and Stones - The Lost Album." Besides a more elegant cover, the label's new limited edition includes a 3-song 7" record (on which the Courettes cover "You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory," plus a pair of B-sides). The 12" LP is available in various hues.

Recommended: "Help the Homeless," "Disappointed In You," "Nine Lives," "Glory, Glory," "Some Hearts," "A Lie On You," "Another Girl, Another Planet,"  "You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory," "Wild Horses," "Dead Flowers"

Video: "Help the Homeless"

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