Smell the Magic

by L7

Smell the Magic cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 9 July 1991
  • Label: Sub Pop
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 30:11
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Brett Gurewitz, Demetra Plakas, Daniel Rey, Jennifer Finch, GGGarth, Garth Richardson, Suzi Gardner, Phil Caivano, Donita Sparks, Roddy Bottum, Pauli Ryan

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Originally released as an EP and later expanded, this furious sophomore release perfectly captures the Los Angeles band's sludge-heavy punk energy. It served as a critical precursor to the riot grrrl movement and the mainstream explosion of 90s alternative rock.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, vulgar, DIY, distorted, feminism, riff-heavy, fierce, loud

Tracklist

  1. Shove (3:13)
  2. Fast and Frightening (2:40)
  3. (Right On) Thru (3:14)
  4. Deathwish (3:48)
  5. Till the Wheels Fall Off (3:46)
  6. Broomstick (3:50)
  7. Packin' a Rod (2:09)
  8. Just Like Me (3:32)
  9. American Society (3:55)

Credits

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