Two Thunders in One: Great Studio Tracks, Great Live Tracks
efa | Chicago, IL | 02/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"On this CD, the first five songs are rough, rocking studio tracks; "Green Onions" especially showcases the dueling Les Paul grit of Walter Lure and Johnny Thunders. The remaining songs are various live tracks, also from 1982. Johnny's customary banter is thick-tongued, funny, and happy; his guitar and the audience sound equally fried. And again, the inimitable Walter Lure keeps Johnny on course. The result is wonderful...some of my favorite live tracks, including exceptional renditions of "Louie Louie" and "Gloria!" As an extra bonus, Nina Antonia, Johnny's official biographer, wrote the liner notes. In all, a great CD for any Thunders fan. Originally a double LP released in 1982."