Bitchin

Donnas | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 18, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Purple Feather
• ASIN: B000TLUFMI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,440 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Gone from the ranks of the major label (Atlantic) that signed them, the Donnas return on Bitchin' to the ranks of indie rock while still reaching ambitiously for stadium-proportion rawk. From the leather trousers and dope-smoking feather on the cover to the album-opening chowder of slow kick drum thumps and chunky feedback-glinting guitar riffs, the Donnas are after the arena-rock vibe. And this is the stuff that made arenas churn in the 1970s, retro, yes, but potent. They go for AC/DC's simple one-two rhythms, the brawny choruses that became FM radio's signature, and lyrics like this: "The first time I saw your face/I got wasted on your love." Yes, it's reductionist as indie rock goes, but Bitchin' is also exhilarating--the chant-like vocal choruses, the guitar effects, the more-cowbell enthusiasm, the hands-in-the-air pacing. The Donnas are clearly looking to keep rock & roll a collective experience, the stuff, again, that made arena crowds pump their fists through blue smoke all those years ago. --Andrew Bartlett

Product Description

BITCHIN’ is the aural thunderclap that is THE DONNAS' brand new record, an unapologetically anthemic hard rock album. Their luscious locks must have been a four-way blur of headbanging fury at this recording session. Thirty shout-along, swaggering rockers were slimmed down to an album-length fourteen tunes, all written or co-written by THE DONNAS' and co-produced by Jay Ruston (The Polyphonic Spree, Meat Loaf). Standard Jewel Case.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A blast from the past, September 22, 2007

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John Greco (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bitchin (Audio CD)

In my opinion, The Donnas are one of the best rock bands to emerge within the last 10 years. I've been listening to The Donnas since the late '90s and what I've liked about them most is with each album, they've consistently progressed and developed their sound. With the release of "Gold Medal," while many think it was a "sellout" album or an abandonment of their raw, punk sounding music, I felt that they finally evolved into a solid rock group. They really matured with that album and I was looking for that to carry over into "Bitchin'." This new album is really solid and Alison's guitar is heavier than ever. It melds both their sound from "Spend the Night," with '80s metal/arena rock. However, it doesn't seem like the logical progression one would expect from their last release. They really grew up on "Gold Medal." But this album seems to take a step back. It gives you the impression that when they wrote these songs they specifically set out to sound '80s, rather than just build off the sound that came naturally on "Gold Medal." That being said, it is still classic Donnas and a great listen.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Donnas ROCK!, October 6, 2007

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P. J. Duncan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bitchin (Audio CD)

This disc is non stop riff rock, classic rock/metal sound of the 70's & 80's. I was somewhat surprised by this disc and the move towards metal by the Donnas. It all works, the lyrics are delivered with attitude and perspective. The shout along choruses, driving rhythms, and infectious guitar make this disc simply addictive. Although a departure from their punk/alt sound the Donnas remain tight This talented band flat out rocks! Play It LOUD!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Donna's finally make the CD I knew they could, October 4, 2007

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Bob from the Midwest (The Middle of No Where) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bitchin (Audio CD)

- or you can take Rock out of the garage, but you can't the garage out of Rock.

If you are like me and have become bored with all the whining of Neo/Post-grundge bands, and want some no-frills Rock then this CD is for you.