Jumpin' in the Night (1979)

About this title: The third and last of the Flamin' Groovies late-'70s albums for Sire, Jumpin' in the Night storms out of the gate with the title song, a top-shelf rocker that brings the muscle of the Flamingo-era lineup of the Groovies to the more style-conscious British Invasion sonics of Cyril Jordan's version. Though Jumpin' in the Night never rocks that hard or that well again, it does sound decidedly tighter and tougher than 1978's Flamin' Groovies Now, and guitarist Mike Wilhelm, a new addition to the Now lineup, is much better integrated into their wall of guitars, with the Groovies sounding more ... read more

Tracks:

1. Jumpin' in the Night [Jordan/Wilson]
2. Next One Crying [Jordan/Wilson]
3. First Plane Home [Jordan/Wilson]
4. In the U.S.A. [Jordan/Wilson]
5. Down, Down, Down [Burton]
6. Yes I Am [Jordan/Wilson]
7. Werewolves of London [Marinell/Wachtel/Ze]
8. It Won't Be Wrong
9. Please Please Me [Jordan/Wilson/Lenno]
10. Tell Me Again [Jordan/Wilson]
11. Absolutely Sweet Marie [Dylan]
12. 5D (Fifth Dimension) [McGuinn]
13. Lady Friend [Crosby]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.