The Bitch Is Back ... Live cover

The Bitch Is Back ... Live

Lita Ford · 2013

57 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

Raw energy meets polished musicianship as Lita Ford delivers an electrifying live performance of glam metal classics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Bitch Is Back — The opening track serves as both a declaration of Ford's return and an anthem that resonates with her rebellious spirit, energizing the audience right from the start.
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    Close My Eyes Forever — This duet features powerful harmonies that highlight Ford's emotional range while paying homage to her classic hits, drawing in both fans old and new.
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    Kiss Me Deadly — A quintessential glam metal hit, this track showcases Ford's iconic guitar riffs and catchy chorus, exemplifying the sound that defined her career.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

This live album captures Lita Ford's energetic performance but lacks significant new compositions or depth.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent setlist of Lita Ford's classic tracks, delivered with high energy and crowd interaction throughout.
  • Each song maintains a similar tempo, creating a relentless pace that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • fierce energy for late nights
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • engaging live performance vibe
  • raw power for adrenaline rush

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer soft, mellow sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Bitch Is Back ... Live' was released in 2013, Lita Ford had experienced a resurgence in her career, following her 2012 album 'Living Like a Runaway.' This live album captures her return to the spotlight after years away from the mainstream, showcasing her iconic hits along with newer material and celebrating her status in the rock community.
Stylistic neighbors
Joan Jett· Pat Benatar· Heart

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Bitch Is Back 3:41
  • 2 Hungry 5:25
  • 3 Relentless 3:36
  • 4 Living Like a Runaway 5:20
  • 5 Devil in My Head 6:05
  • 6 Back to the Cave 4:47
  • 7 Can’t Catch Me 4:14
  • 8 Out for Blood 2:50
  • 9 Dancing on the Edge 5:02
  • 10 Hate 4:40
  • 11 Close My Eyes Forever 5:01
  • 12 Kiss Me Deadly 6:19

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