When the Runaways debuted in 1976 with this self-titled LP, aggressive female rockers were the exception instead of the rule. With this album, the Runaways made it crystal clear that women (or specifically, adolescent girls) were more than capable of playing intense, forceful hard rock that went directly for the jugular. Produced by Kim Fowley. 10 tracks & a fold-out sleeve with extensive liner notes, photos & other memorabilia. Cherry Red Records. 2003. Album Description
The early works of The Runaways. Love "You Drive Me Wild" and "Rcok 'n' Roll".
June 23, 2008 |  | major debut album by classic band |  |
this is it! the debut from one of rock's legendary bands.i was xposed to thier music early on in 1978.heard this along with waiting for the night and queens of noise.this is also where i was first exposed to the velvet underground.great production by kim fowley.highly recommneded!
February 24, 2008I bought this as an LP when it first came out in the 70's. I couldn't believe how great it was. The Runaways were far ahead of their time. I have all their LP's and now all their CD's. Just a GREAT BAND...
RIP Sandy
August 27, 2007After listening to this incredible, landmark album umpteenthousand times, I've come up with a new angle on it. I can't believe there wasn't a method to the way it was put together. Here goes:
A character is introduced in the first track. You follow her through some sexual fantasies, life on the street, relationship issues, and then a rejection of her family's values ("two TV sets, ...Cadillac cars don't mean nothin at all"). She then declares her path in life ("...her life was saved by rock and roll"). Next, more sexual fantasies, revenge, then she declares her philosophy in life: "...if you get caught, just deny it!" Then comes fake ID, popping pills, stealing cars, getting busted, getting beaten, incarceration, then a lament:"...super star, never had a chance...planet sorrow...no tomorrow". This is followed by a failed excape attempt. Then, the most disturbing part of the whole album: it never ends. There's no coda, downbeat, or anything. It just drifts on out into nowhere with Sandy West's (may she rest in peace) dirge-like, mournful drum tatoo!
Rather than glorify teenage temptation, rebellion, and sexual fantasy, the album puts out a stern warning: "Go this route, then here's the risk kids!" The whole thing is a morality play--a little campy, but there it is.
November 27, 2006| | | All girl teenage rock`n`roll rebellion at it`s best | |
Although i was a pre teen when i first heard this album back in 1976, i still fell in love with these "bad" teenage girls. Why? One reason was because of their good looks, but the main reason was because they rocked just as hard (if not, harder) than any male rock band did at the time. These girls deserved to be bigger than Kiss, but why it never happened, i don`t know. Cherry Bomb is nothing but one of the greatest teenage rock rebellion anthems of all time. This, their debut self titled album, is full of classic rock songs. The girls have influenced many female rock artists since. Forget Hole, the Bangles, Babes in toyland..etc.. The Runaways were the original and the best. Unfortunately, i`ve recently just heard some very sad news. Sandy West, the drummer, at 46, is fighting a life threatening disease. Let`s all hope she pulls through. You can send Sandy email letters of encouragement via The Runaways official website
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