Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers (Remastered) Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

• 1 Rockin' Around (With You) 02:26
• 2 Breakdown 02:42
• 3 Hometown Blues 02:14
• 4 The Wild One, Forever 03:01
• 5 Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll 02:23
• 6 Strangered In The Night 03:32
• 7 Fooled Again (I Don't Like It) 03:54
• 8 Mystery Man 03:04
• 9 Luna 03:59
• 10 American Girl 03:33
• Total Runtime 30:48

Info for Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers (Remastered)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers is the self-titled debut album by the American rock band Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Released by Rhino, this iconic album showcases the raw talent and infectious energy that would define their sound for decades to come.

With its release in 1976, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers introduced the world to a unique blend of rock and roll, country, and blues influences. From the opening track "Rockin' Around (With You)" to the closing notes of "American Girl," each song on this album captures the spirit of American rock music at its finest.

The album features standout tracks like "Breakdown" and "Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)," which became instant classics and remain fan favorites to this day. These songs showcase Tom Petty's distinctive vocals and heartfelt lyrics, backed by The Heartbreakers' tight musicianship.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers is a testament to the band's ability to create timeless music that resonates with listeners across generations. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, this album is a must-have for any collection.

Experience the magic of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with this deluxe edition from Rhino. This remastered version includes bonus tracks and rare recordings, giving fans an even deeper look into the early days of one of America's most beloved rock bands.

Add Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers to your music library today and discover why they continue to be one of the most influential bands in rock history.

"At the time Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers' debut was released in 1976, they were fresh enough to almost be considered punk. They weren't as reckless or visionary as the Ramones, but they shared a similar love for pure '60s rock and, for the Heartbreakers, that meant embracing the Byrds as much as the Stones. And that's pretty much what this album is -- tuneful jangle balanced by a tough garage swagger. At times, the attitude and the sound override the songwriting, but that's alright, since the slight songs ("Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll," to pick a random example) are still infused with spirit and an appealing surface. Petty & the Heartbreakers feel underground on this album, at least to the extent that power pop was underground in 1976; with Dwight Twilley providing backing vocals for "Strangered in the Night," the similarities between the two bands (adherence to pop hooks and melodies, love of guitars) become apparent. Petty wound up eclipsing Twilley because he rocked harder, something that's evident throughout this record. Take the closer "American Girl" -- it's a Byrds song by any other name, but he pushed the Heartbreakers to treat it as a rock & roll song, not as something delicate. There are times where the album starts to drift, especially on the second side, but the highlights -- "Rockin' Around (With You)," "Hometown Blues," "The Wild One, Forever," the AOR staples "Breakdown" and "American Girl" -- still illustrate how refreshing Petty & the Heartbreakers sounded in 1976." (Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG)

Tom Petty, vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, Hammond organ
Mike Campbell, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Benmont Tench, piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer
Ron Blair, bass guitar (tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–10), cello (track 4)
Stan Lynch, drums (tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–10), synthesizer (track 9)
Additional musicians:
Jeff Jourard, electric guitar (tracks 2, 6–8)
Donald "Duck" Dunn, bass (track 3)
Emory Gordy, bass (track 6)
Randall Marsh, drums (track 3)
Jim Gordon, drums (track 6)
Noah Shark, maracas, tambourine, sleigh bells
Charlie Souza, saxophone (track 3)
Phil Seymour, backing vocals (tracks 2, 10)
Dwight Twilley, backing vocals (track 6)

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