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I've Got the Rock N Rolls Again

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This is probably Joe's strongest solo album of the three. Some truly classic Perry soloing, great vocals by Charlie Farren, and the jackhammer rhythm section of David Hull and Ronnie Stewart. This album is more song-oriented that the first one--which was more about Joe's gonzo-blues soloing over funky riffs--which is great in it's own way, as well. The Perry/Farren songwriting team makes this one catchier, but still very hard rockin'. In my opinion, one of the finest rock'n'roll albums ever recorded. (For the people who say "Errrr, it's not Aerosmith!" No kidding. Obviously the guy wanted to make his own musical statement apart from them. So, shut up and go buy another Aerosmith album if you can't appreciate the Project.)

By far the best Joe Perry album. The songs are creative, a little bluesy sometimes, but rocking all the way long. Singer Farren is great also.

After Joe's first solo album "Let The Music Do The Talking" was a success, he went back in the studio in '81 and with a new singer Charlie Farren. Together they wrote some great new songs. Joe as always puts his best in his work and he pulled out more guitar licks and riffs that are amazing. While the first album was really loud hard rock and bluesy, this next album is more back to Joe's original Rock and Roll roots.

The opener "East Coast, West Coast" written and sung by Farren is a great song to open a great album. The song is very catchy and fast tone. "In the east coast, in the west coast. Trough the middle of the city. In the north shore, in the south shore. Through the middle of the commonwealth I will be rockin' for you. I will be rockin' for you. I will be rock and a rollin' for you." The song has a great guitar solo by Joe and great ryhtem riffs by Farren, Hull and Stewart. The title track, "I've Got The Rock and Rolls Again" is a generally good solid tune. It starts out with a bluesy guitar solo and then Charlie kicks in with the lead vocals and then a fast drum beat by Stewart.

As a special addition, David Hull (Bass) also sings two songs on the album, "Buzz Buzz", and "Dirty Little Things". The first of his two tracks, "Buzz Buzz" is AN AWSOME TUNE! Really cool guitar riffs and drum beats. Real catchy lyrics. Hull did a great job on this song. It's a masterpiece. His other track, "Dirty Little Things" is another great tune. A decent riff and beat. His first track "Buzz Buzz" is way better.

The last two closers, "Play The Game" and "South Station Blues" are excellent. The first one "Play The Game" is low-tone and a somewhat slow rocker. It's a pretty good piece of work. Last but not least, "South Station Blues," Joe's masterpiece. This song is undoubtedly one of his greatest songs. He did lead vocals and put some of his all-time greatest riffs. The song starts out with a acoustic bass guitar solo and then the music kicks in after Joe starts singing with his excellent voice.

This album is Joe's greatest solo album along with "Let The Music Do The Talking." The lead singer change on the first album of Ralph Morman to Charlie Farren on the second album was great (even though Morman did good). This is a MASTERPIECE! Get into the Rock and Rolls again and buy this album.

I'm an old school Aerosmith fan from the earliest days of the band and I always loved Joe Perry's guitar style. Occasionally, I felt like Joe was somewhat confined by the band, but he still managed to give Aerosmith an edge. When Joe left to form the JPP I was devastated, but by the release of "Ive Got the Rock'n'Rolls Again" I was certain Joe had found his niche. Just one album later and the JPP was history. Joe rejoined Aerosmith and in a sense the band's gain was a loss to the rock world. This album, top to bottom, kicks big, fat tail. The band sounds live and fresh. Everything has a rough edge...the playing, the singing, the production...and the result is rock'n'roll bliss!

While "Let The Music Do The Talking" was a nice beginning, this album was undoubtedly the peak of the three JPP releases and it is great headphone fodder. If you want to rock out and release some stress, play this CD loud! I was fortunate enough to see the JPP live at the Agora Ballroom in Youngstown, Ohio while in college and I can vouch for the energy the band had on stage.

My personal favorite cuts are "East Coast,West Coast","..Arrogance","Buzz Buzz","Dirty Little Things","Play the Game" and the title cut. This album is far from uneven as a previous reviewer stated, it is solid,exhausting and a great listen. Joe, feel free to stray into a solo project again sometime...the world needs another true rock album of this calibur.

Although it's probably not as good as their debut, Joe Perry's Project has another solid slab of hard rock on their hands with this album. As in their first release, it has Joe's signature playing style, so if you like him you'll like this. "I've Got The Rock 'N' Rolls Again" even features Perry on lead vocals, with the bluesy rocker "South Station Blues".

Yet another album I've got on three formats,quite simply, this is one of the finest in my collection, worth buying if just only for the intro to the title track. If you love loud rock and roll guitars, BUY IT NOW!

All of Joe Perry's Solo stuff rocks. This is no exeption. I love all his solo albums the same. In my opinion he's better here than in Aerosmith, but don't get me wrong I love Aerosmith.
This is how I rate The Songs:
1-East Coast, West Coast 10/10
2-No Sub. For Arrogence 9/10
3-I've Got The Rock N Rolls Agian 10/10
4-Buzz Buzz 10/10
5- Soldier of Fortune 10/10
6-TV Police 9/10
7-Listen To The Rock 8/10
8-Dirty Little Things 8/10
9-Play The Game 9/10
10-South Station Blues 10/10
If you love Rock N Roll This is a must get

This record was released in 1981, right before the wheels came off in Joe's life. Living on the edge of colapse financially and from drug abuse, the overall production shows it. Not necessarily a bad thing if you like kick-ass rock'n'roll. Joe plays with the anger displayed on his first solo release,"LET THE MUSIC DO THE TALKING", but the songs are better. While Mr.Perry's guitar is screaming, with a fire it has rarely shown since, Charlie Farren's vocals are better than any on Joe's first disc. However, the record misses something. Few can come close to Steven Tyler's vocal presence for that kind of balls to the wall bluesy rock'n'roll. In my opinion, it still isn't quite an Aerosmith record. Though, for songwriting and as fiery a guitar preformance as you'll hear from Joe on a studio disc, this is Joe Perry's best album as a solo artist.

I've seen the Joe Perry Project numerous times and I can tell you that the Music Does Do the Talkin. Here is the raw, bone to bone, guitar that makes Joe Perry an American Icon. His talent as a solo artist was only over shadowed by his legacy as the heart and soul of Americas greatest rock and roll band. I've got the Rock and Rolls Again is a pure rock and roll experience. You don't have to be an Aerosmith fan to apprciate the fine and smooth guitar of of one of the finest. Play on Joe.

Front to back! hands down the ballsyest CD I own .. For all you kids out there who think you know what rock is about, if you haven't got this, you haven't got a clue.