American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine [Original recording reissued]

Donnas | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 27, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Lookout Records
• ASIN: B00004W52H
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,095 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Donnas--an unbiased, honest review., April 14, 2000

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Michael W. Jacobson (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Rock N Roll Machine (Audio CD)

I am not a teenage fan boy, nor am I an aging rock fan who thinks rock and roll ended with the Ramones. I'm simply a music lover who read about this group, and picked it up out of curiosity. I'm not in love with any of the band members.

The Donnas are a terrific reminder of just how much fun it can be to pump your fist in the air and yell along with your favorite sleazy lyrics. These girls are young, but they are serious, and attack their music with a ferocity often lost in today's pop/hip hop culture. Donna A's gritty vocals come across as half sneer, half smile, and the musicians, led by Donna R's impressive guitar crunching, give the sound a raw, youthful edge.

Is it original? Maybe not particularly. But it does seem fresh and new against the backdrop of today's mainstream radio. It's loud, unpolished, unapologetic...and a helluva lot of fun to listen to.

Bottom line: if you love smarmy teen idol pop, overproduced rap with metal overtones, or machine driven hip hop, then rejoice, for the world is still yours. For we chosen few who like our rock loud, fast, angry and dirty, I'll happily take The Donnas.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why The Donnas? Because They Rock!, November 17, 2000

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Bryan Rawson (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine (Audio CD)

If ChickBand was a country, these girls would be president..or president(s)..or queens. Look, I don't know, but take my word--This CD is very awesome and very fun. Until about a year ago I was completely unaware of the fearsome foursome I've grown to love, and I owe it all to my dear friend Ginger who introduced me. That's why I am now spreading the word myself, to introduce *more* people to this group that deserves *more* recognition! Whether you're chanting along to Gimmie My Radio or banging your head to Rock 'N' Roll Machine or drumming along to that one part in You Make Me Hot on your steering wheel, you're having a great time. Great energy, and great girls. What else can you ask for? Can't wait to Turn 21 on Jan. 23rd..

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Donnas rock so hard., October 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: American Rock N Roll Machine (Audio CD)

The Donnas are the best rock'n' roll band. This song is perfect for for cruzin and mooning on a friday night, getting loaded on caffine and mexican food.These girls Rock I wanna be a Donna.