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Bricks Are Heavy [Explicit Lyrics]

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  • Audio CD (19 Jun 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: London
  • ASIN: B00002617N
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,201 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Wargasm
2. Scrap
3. Pretend We're Dead
4. Diet Pill
5. Everglade
6. Slide
7. One More Thing
8. Mr Integrity
9. Monster
10. Shitlist
11. This Ain't Pleasure

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After two well-received albums for revered indie labels (Epitaph and Sub Pop), the all-female rock group L7 signed withReprise Records amidst the grunge boom of the early 1990s. The band's major-label debut, BRICKS ARE HEAVY, finds the Los Angeles-based quartet running with its newfound opportunity, and enlisting Nirvana producer Butch Vig (later of Garbage) to shape its punk-influenced "riot grrl" aesthetic into abigger, more formidable sound.
While previous L7 outingshad a charming DIY vibe, BRICKS ARE HEAVY lived up to its title, presenting weighty, surging, guitar-laden tunes such as "Scrap" and "Everglade". The disc's standout track, though, proved to be "Pretend We're Dead", a minor hit that boasted a glam-rock riff, a supremely catchy chorus, and the no-frills vocals of guitarists Suzi Gardner and Donita Sparks, evoking rough-and-tumble precursors the Runaways. Although L7 released a number of records after BRICKS, none of them fared as well critically or commercially, making this album the clearly marked peak of the band's career.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A brilliantly angry set of songs to lift any bad mood., 14 Feb 2001
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This cd should feature in any rock and/or metal fans collection. The tracks are consistently good - from the obvious hits such as "Pretend we're Dead" and "Everglade" right along to the less well known songs like "Scrap". If you have ever had that feeling that people are picking on you or that everyone is against you, then you need to sing along to "Shitlist" and put your life back into perspective! Despite songs like that; the album does have some depth and makes a political comment with its opening track "Wargasm" which will please the more serious minded among you. Whilst it is mostly cool for singing and driving to (nb. keep an eye on your speed if you do this!); there are moments of emotion - mostly notable in the more melodic "One More Thing", which is my personal favourite. If you like Hole, and especially "Live Through This" then this album is for you. There are similarities between the two singers styles, although Courtney Love and Hole have a much greater range and variety in their music than perhaps L7 do.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Different than i expected., 8 Jan 2003
I bought this album wthout hearing any of it. i expected a raw, badly produced album- which can be good too!
however, the music has an unusual sound- does not copy anyone and keeps a unique style.
It took awhile to grow on me but after listening to it two or three times, i love it.
It is more girl rock than riot grrl- there is not as much screaming as other bands such as Bikini kill and Hole- Still it is a great album.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A really good album, 14 Mar 2001
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This was my first ever L7 album, and when I first listened to it I thought 'This is pretty boring.' Now I listen to it all the time. It's got really good lyrics and brilliant riffs. My favourites are 'One More Thing' 'Monster' and 'Pretend We're Dead'.
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