The Jets' seventh album of their own Krypton label - one of their best-sellers.
1.Bolt of lightning 2.Done lotsa crying 3.My baby loves him 4.I'll never let you down 5.Nobody loves you like your mother does 6.Lipsticks and potions 7.Bullet in the head 8.You ain't nothin' but fine 9.Cajun love 10.Plenty of love 11.Good morning little schoolgirl 12.Go crazy 13.Oh how I wish 14.Don't stop loving me 15.Don't love my girlfriend 16.Here I go again 17.Try 18.Train kept a-rollin'
The Jets - Bolt of lightning
This is the seventh album produced by The Jets on their own Krypton label. Musically, it's somewhere between 'Stare stare stare' and 'One for the road'. The production is much more 'up-to-date' with some really powerful drum sounds, but don't worry - it still has that 'Jets sound' which has been consistently producing great records since 1978! Most of the songs here are written by Ray Cotton, who is also responsible for the production.
"After so many years as one of the leading r'n'r groups in Europe, The Jets can still come up with new songs. I knew they wrote a lot of their own material but I didn't realise that 'Jet Ray' (as he now calls himself) has written over 1,000 songs! When you prepare to write the next one, how can you remember whether you've used those lyrics and tunes before? I can hardly remember what I wrote in the last issue. Their latest 18 track CD, 'Bolt Of Lightning', features fourteen written by JR. Not all 100mph stuff but a good variety with something for everyone. About half are good pace jivers with two or three slower numbers for strolling. The title track is a good lively number and track 9 is a bit different, a very catchy tune with a Western flavour. Track 14, 'Don't stop loving me', has a bit of an odd rhythm and I found track 11, 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl' a bit dreary." Southern Rock March 2003
"Ray Cotton is responsible for fourteen of the songs on this latest Jets release, but brother Bob has the lion's share of the lead vocals. Ray sings on four and third brother Tony does the honours on 'Cajun rock'. Bob's strongest tracks are 'Bolt of lightning', Nobody loves you like your mother does' and the cover of 'The train kept a-rollin'. These are driving rockers delivered in the forceful style typical of the trio. 'Bullet in the head' is similar but is shaded by the other three. 'My baby loves him' and 'Plenty of love' are basic rockers, less wild and with a 50's feel. Rockin' Sydney's, 'You ain't nothin' but fine' suits admirably and is solid. 'Go crazy' relies on the old Bo Diddley rhythmic pattern and 'Try' is a swaying beat ballad with brass added. This is a Cotton original but you could be forgiven for thinking of it as early 60's vintage. 'Done lotsa crying', 'Lipstick and potions', 'Oh how I wish' and 'Don't stop loving me'. although still beaty, are characterised by a gentler approach and neat harmonies. If, unlike me, you're a doo-wop devotee, this consistent quartet should appeal. Ray brings some blues to the party via Sonny Boy Williamson's 'Good morning little schoolgirl' and a gutsy 'I'll never let you down'...... This is a likeable collection and Ray has done a fine job as producer." Harry Dodds - NDT240
The Jets' seventh album of their own Krypton label - one of their best-sellers.