What makes Fetish by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts notable?

Fetish peaked at number 39 on the Billboard 200, marking a solid performance in the late '90s rock scene. The album features a blend of original tracks and covers, reflecting Jett's ability to merge classic rock influences with contemporary sounds, underscoring her role as a trailblazer for female rock musicians. Released in 1999, Fetish was Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' sixth studio album, coming after the band's commercial resurgence with 1994's Pure and Simple. At this point in her career, Jett had established herself as a rock icon known for her rebellious spirit and powerful vocals, yet she was still exploring new musical directions.

Fetish works well if you're into steady mid-tempo rebellious energy, cheeky lyrics for sing-alongs and for casual gatherings.

How many songs are on Fetish?

Fetish has 14 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Fetish

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts · 1999

48 min · 14 tracks · rock music

An eclectic mix of rock anthems and playful covers that showcase Jett's signature grit and charisma.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fetish — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of desire and rebellion, driven by a catchy hook and Jett's fierce vocals.
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Cherry Bomb — Originally a Runaways hit, Jett reinvigorates this classic with raw energy and youthful defiance, showcasing her enduring influence on rock.
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Love Is Pain — This track highlights Jett's knack for blending emotional depth with rock bravado, featuring poignant lyrics wrapped in an infectious melody.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends original tracks with playful covers, maintaining energy but lacking deep cohesion.

What we noticed

The album opens with the title track, which features a driving beat and layered guitar riffs, establishing an energetic tone.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo rebellious energy
cheeky lyrics for sing-alongs
for casual gatherings
gritty sound for road trips

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, reflective music
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1999, Fetish was Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' sixth studio album, coming after the band's commercial resurgence with 1994's Pure and Simple. At this point in her career, Jett had established herself as a rock icon known for her rebellious spirit and powerful vocals, yet she was still exploring new musical directions.
Stylistic neighbors: Lita Ford· Pat Benatar· Heart

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Fetish 3:23
2 Handyman 3:23
3 The French Song 3:35
4 Baby Blue 4:06
5 Star, Star 3:59
6 Love Is Pain 3:06
7 Secret Love 4:03
8 Cherry Bomb 2:33
9 Hanky Panky 3:29
10 Coney Island Whitefish 3:35
11 Wooly Bully 2:19
12 Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh Yeah!) (live) 3:36
13 Black Leather (live) 3:40
14 Fetish (XXX) 3:28

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