The Gits - Frenching the Bully [C/Z]

The most immediately obvious aspect of The Gits' debut album, Frenching The Bully, is Mia Zapata's righteous, feminist-tinged punk rage. Her songs wind their way through tales of deception, insecurity, failed relationships, and hard drinking, while her hoarse, husky voice supports the combination of toughness and vulnerability projected in her lyrics. Even if Zapata's meanings are occasionally a bit obscure, and even if a few songs seem to lack adequate melodicism, Frenching The Bully is an invigorating piece of punk rock. Read More