L7 is the debut studio album by American rock band L7, released in September 1988, by Epitaph Records.
Production The album was recorded in Brett Gurewitz's studio, in Hollywood, California. It is the band's only album with drummer Roy Koutsky.
The album's first track, "Bite the Wax Tadpole," refers to the legend that this is a Chinese transliteration of "Coca-Cola".
Critical reception
Trouser Press wrote that the album "is a heady but largely inconsequential introduction; it’s all brute force and speed, grunge as a sheer sonic description." Reviewing the album for AllMusic, Steve Huey stated that the band's "trademark grungy fusion of punk and metal" wasn't fully formed yet.
Track listing
Personnel L7 Donita Sparks – vocals, guitar Suzi Gardner – guitar, vocals Jennifer Finch – bass guitar, vocals Roy Koutsky – drums
Production Brett Gurewitz – producer Jordan Tarlow – guitar technician Suzy Beal – artwork Donnell Cameron – engineer Jeff Campbell – CD layout Al Flipside – photography, cover photo Bruce Kalberg – photography Randall Martin – logo Eddy Schreyer – mastering N.Todd Skiles – design
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