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Review: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts release their new EP ‘Mindsets’

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Joan Jett and the Blackhearts released their new digital EP, “Mindsets.”

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Joan Jett and the Blackhearts released their new digital EP, “Mindsets.”

This six-track collection was released on Blackheart Records, Joan Jett’s longtime independent record label.

It includes six brand new songs such as the upbeat and spitfire lead single and opener “If You’re Blue,” which has a retro vibe to it, and it immediately breaks into “Whiskey Goes Good,” where they slow down the tempo.

“Shooting Into Space” is upbeat and unapologetic, while “Rear View Mirror” is pensive and infectious.

“Mindsets” marks the first new music release for the band since their first-ever acoustic album, “Changeup,” back in March of 2022.

After the midtempo “Before the Dawn,” it closes with the high-adrenaline “(Make the Music Go) Boom,” where they leave their dedicated fans and listeners wanting more.

With this digital EP, the acclaimed rock band showcases its landmark crunchy, distortion-forward guitar, hooky choruses, and Jett’s husky and snarling vocals.

The EP has a lot of variety on it, where every song has its own identity. It was produced by Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna and Thom Panunzio, and executive produced by Carianne Brinkman.

On June 10, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be performing with Bryan Adams at Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City.

“Mindsets” is available on digital service providers by clicking here. It garners two thumbs up.

To learn more about Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, their music and tour dates, check out their official website.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 19,900 original articles over the past 16 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a seven-time consecutive "Best of Long Island" winner, and in the past three years, he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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