On 1991's Smell the Magic, L7 begins to find the sense of melody to complement its distorted punk guitar assault. The band deserves ultimate praise for writing from a completely female perspective at all times, and the fabulous "Fast and Frightening" just might be the ultimate "iot grrrl" anthem. "Shove" pleads the case for mosh pit etiquette, while "Just Like Me" demands equal rights (and vices) for male and female ock stars. The self-mocking "Broomstick" celebrates any "ock & roll hags" accusations with a sense of humor. "'Till the Wheels Fall Off" is another standout, thanks to its relentless descending riff, and points the way toward the band's breakthrough album, Bricks Are Heavy.
Love this song. LZ was the first all female band that I remember liking...and being scared to death of! Girls didn't dress...or talk like this in Ohio! I saw th em live for the first time on one of the traveling Lollapalooza tours....right after Bricks Are Heavy was released I think...I was impressed, and like i said a little frightened!And now I see Donita Sparks of L7 is opening up on the la...
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