Neighbourhood Threat

Neighbourhood Threat
Neighbourhood Threat
Studio album by Johnny Crash
Released	1990
Recorded	1989
Genre	Hard rock
Length	40:14
Label	WTG/Columbia
Producer	Tony Platt
Johnny Crash chronology

Neighbourhood Threat is the first album by American rock band Johnny Crash, released in 1990.^[2]^[3] It was recorded at Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles, and mixed at Battery Studios, London. The album features guest appearances by Kingdom Come members Danny Stag and Johnny B. Frank.

After this album, August Worchell was replaced by J.J. Bolt and Stephen Adamo was replaced by Matt Sorum. Keyboardist Dizzy Reed also joined. All three played on the band's second album, Unfinished Business, which was released in 2008.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]

The Kingston Whig-Standard noted that "their forte is the straightforward paint-blisterer, like 'Axe to the Wax'; they have an accomplished screecher in Mr. Wright, who never backs off... And together the band writes simple but melodic songs."^[4]

Track listing

"Hey Kid" – 3:28
"No Bones About It" – 3:25
"All the Way in Love" – 3:36
"Thrill of the Kill" – 4:39
"Axe to the Wax" – 3:49
"Sink or Swim" – 3:28
"Crack of Dawn" – 4:08
"Freedom Road" – 3:02
"Halfway to Heaven" – 3:09
"Trigger Happy" – 4:03
"Baby's Like a Piano" – 3:32

Additional tracks

A track that did not make the final listing on the album was "Crusin' for a Bruisin", written by Worchell/Wright/Stewart, which was eventually released on a compilation album called Hammer Rocks (CBS Records 466897 2), which also included the track "Hey Kid". An accompanying video was also released which featured the promo for "Hey Kid".

Personnel

Vicki James Wright – lead vocals
August Worchell – lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals
Christopher Stewart – rhythm guitar, vocals
Andy Rodgers – bass
Stephen Adamo – drums
Cover Artwork by Barry Jackson

References

^ ^a ^b "Neighbourhood Threat Review by Alex Henderson". AllMusic. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
^ Brown, G. (March 30, 1990). "Johnny Crash thinks hard rock ought to be excessively and joyously dumb...". The Denver Post.
^ "Johnny Crash Neighbourhood Threat". The Gazette. Montreal. April 7, 1990. p. H7.
^ Burliuk, Greg (June 30, 1990). "Neighbourhood Threat Johnny Crash". Magazine. The Kingston Whig-Standard. p. 1.

[AM-1] "Neighbourhood Threat Review by Alex Henderson". AllMusic. Retrieved August 1, 2024.

[2] Brown, G. (March 30, 1990). "Johnny Crash thinks hard rock ought to be excessively and joyously dumb...". The Denver Post.

[3] "Johnny Crash Neighbourhood Threat". The Gazette. Montreal. April 7, 1990. p. H7.

[4] Burliuk, Greg (June 30, 1990). "Neighbourhood Threat Johnny Crash". Magazine. The Kingston Whig-Standard. p. 1.

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