Sick 'Em
7 Year Bitch · 1992
33 min · 12 tracks · grunge
Raw and unfiltered grunge energy collides with urgent feminist themes and biting social commentary.
Why this album works
'Sick 'Em' gained attention for its unflinching lyrics addressing issues like misogyny and war, positioning the band as a voice for feminist punk. The track 'Dead Men Don't Rape' became particularly notable, reflecting the band's commitment to confrontational topics and resonating with the burgeoning riot grrrl movement.
- Best for
- short, punchy listening sessions urgent, raw emotional energy biting social commentary focus
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'Sick 'Em' was 7 Year Bitch's debut album, showcasing their emergence in the Seattle grunge scene. At this time, they were part of a wave of female-fronted bands gaining traction alongside contemporaries like Hole and L7, marking a significant evolution in the genre's landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Local H· Melvins· Soundgarden
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chow Down 3:03
- 2 Tired of Nothing Standout 2:15
- 3 Knot 5:09
- 4 In Lust You Trust 3:25
- 5 Sink 3:19
- 6 Gun 2:17
- 7 Lorna 1:56
- 8 You Smell Lonely 2:04
- 9 No Fucking War Standout 1:54
- 10 Dead Men Don't Rape Standout 2:47
- 11 8-Ball Deluxe 2:53
- 12 Can We Laugh Now? 2:32
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