Lone Justice (album)


Lone Justice is the self-titled debut studio album by American roots rock band Lone Justice, released in April 1985.

Track listing

Writing credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

Singles track listing and formats

"Ways to Be Wicked" 12" UK Single
  1. "Ways to Be Wicked"
  2. "Cactus Rose"
  3. "You Are the Light"
"Ways to be Wicked" was also released as a music video that was featured on MTV.
"Sweet, Sweet Baby " 12" UK Single
  1. "Sweet, Sweet Baby " - 4:15
  2. "Go 'way Little Boy" - 2:39
  3. "Pass It On" – 3:38
A simple music video of a staged concert performance was also made of "Sweet, Sweet Baby".

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.
Lone Justice
Additional personnel
Production
The album received some critical acclaim, but it failed commercially. Trouser Press described the problem as over-promotion: "It isn't that Lone Justice's first album is bad, but the ballyhoo that preceded the LA quartet's debut raised expectations that these frisky countryfied rock tunes couldn't possibly satisfy. Maria McKee is an impressive young singer — an energetic, throaty powerhouse with a Southern twang and a slight Patsy Cline catch — and the band is solid enough, but... doesn't come anywhere near extraordinary."

Charts

Album - Billboard
YearChartPosition
198520056
1985Top Country Albums62

Singles - Billboard
YearSingleChartPosition
1985"Sweet, Sweet Baby "Hot 10073
1985"Ways to Be Wicked"Mainstream Rock Tracks29
1985"Ways to Be Wicked"Hot 10071