Bitchin'
The Donnas · 2007
47 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A high-energy blend of punk rock and garage vibes, dripping with attitude and rebellious spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bitchin' — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious chorus and driving guitars, setting a confident tone for the whole record.
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Here for the Party — This upbeat anthem exudes fun and camaraderie, perfectly showcasing The Donnas' knack for crafting anthemic party tracks that resonate with their audience.
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What Do I Have to Do — With its compelling lyrics and catchy melody, this track highlights the band's ability to blend personal themes with upbeat instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk rock with catchy hooks but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless tempo, with tracks averaging around three minutes each, creating a sense of urgency.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocals between band members, enhancing the energetic and rebellious vibe.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a brief respite before concluding with a high-energy finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of rebellious energy
- party vibes with carefree attitude
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- quick tracks for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Bitchin' was The Donnas' fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Gold Medal. At this point, the band had established themselves as a staple of the punk rock scene, continuing to build on their signature sound while exploring more polished production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Runaways· L7· The Breeders
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bitchin' 2:09
- 2 Don't Wait Up for Me 3:27
- 3 Wasted 3:29
- 4 What Do I Have to Do 3:07
- 5 Save Me 3:13
- 6 Like an Animal 2:42
- 7 Here for the Party 2:54
- 8 Better Off Dancing 3:21
- 9 Love You Till It Hurts 3:32
- 10 Smoke You Out 3:21
- 11 Girl Talk 3:14
- 12 Give Me What I Want 3:13
- 13 We Own the Night 2:49
- 14 Tonight's Alright 3:16
- 15 When the Show Is Over 3:42
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