Living Like a Runaway


Living Like a Runaway is the eighth solo studio album from American rock-musician Lita Ford, released in June 2012. This is the first album of Ford's to be released on SPV/Steamhammer Records. "SPV gets who I am, my work, and what it takes to bring this project to life. I'm very excited to have them on my team," says Ford.
The album was co-written and produced by rock guitarist Gary Hoey and represents a return to form for Lita, who drew inspiration from her "ugly divorce" from Nitro singer Jim Gillette.
"Gary Hoey and I wanted to approach this record by getting back to basics," she said. "We want to strip away all the electronics and plug-ins and keep it to vocals, guitar, bass, and drums. Going back to basics is going back to what punk, metal and The Runaways was for me."
She added, " Living Like a Runaway means freedom and empowerment. To do what I want and to pursue my dreams while answering to no one."

Reception

Since its release, Living Like a Runaway has been met with positive reviews. Reviewer William Clark of Guitar International.com gave the album a positive review, saying "If you take a step back from the powerful storyline, the music itself is classic Lita Ford, and that’s what really brings Living Like a Runaway over the top".

Track listing

  1. "Branded" ' - 3:47
  2. "Hate" ' - 3:55
  3. "The Mask" ' - 4:09
  4. "Living Like a Runaway" ' - 4:47
  5. "Relentless" ' - 3:48
  6. "Mother" ' - 2:55
  7. "Devil in My Head" ' - 5:22
  8. "Asylum" ' - 4:34
  9. "Luv 2 Hate U" ' - 3:45
  10. "A Song to Slit Your Wrists By" ' - 3:54
  11. "Boiling Point" ' - 4:09
  12. "Bad Neighborhood" ' - 3:43
  13. "The Bitch Is Back" - 3:39

Personnel