The Donnas - American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine - LP
The Donnas, with their 1998 album "American Teenage Rock & Roll Machine," provide a throwback to the trashy, decadent, and unapologetically hedonistic hard rock reminiscent of the late '70s and early '80s, echoing the legacy of the Runaways without any hint of irony. While not revolutionary and deemed derivative, their music joyfully indulges in the sex, drugs, and rock & roll clichés of a bygone era, distinctly ignoring the influences of post-grunge and emo. Despite it not being their finest work—a title possibly reserved for their sharper, crisper 2002 release "Spend the Night"—the album stands out for its commitment to reviving the raw, unfiltered fun of rock & roll, proving that even in 1998, there was still a demand for wild, unrestrained rock music.
Tracklist
Side A:
- Rock 'n' Roll Machine
- You Make Me Hot
- Checkin' It Out
- Gimmie My Radio
- Outta My Mind
Side B:
- Looking for Blood
- Leather on Leather
- Wanna Get Some Stuff
- Speed Demon
- Shake in the Action