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Bricks Are Heavy

L7 · 1992

37 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock ยท punk ยท grunge

A fierce blend of grunge and punk energy, driven by raw guitars and unapologetic feminist themes.

Bricks Are Heavy is an album by L7, released in 1992. A fierce blend of grunge and punk energy, driven by raw guitars and unapologetic feminist themes. 'Bricks Are Heavy' is significant for its critical acclaim and chart success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its lead single, 'Pretend We're Dead,' became an anthem for disaffected youth and is often credited with influencing the alternative rock genre while highlighting women's voices in a male-dominated music industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bricks Are Heavy sound like?

A fierce blend of grunge and punk energy, driven by raw guitars and unapologetic feminist themes. Rooted in alternative rock and punk.

What makes Bricks Are Heavy by L7 notable?

'Bricks Are Heavy' is significant for its critical acclaim and chart success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its lead single, 'Pretend We're Dead,' became an anthem for disaffected youth and is often credited with influencing the alternative rock genre while highlighting women's voices in a male-dominated music industry. Released as L7's second studio album in 1992, 'Bricks Are Heavy' followed their self-titled debut and marked their rise within the burgeoning grunge scene. At this point, the band was gaining momentum, having toured with prominent acts like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, which solidified their presence in an increasingly competitive landscape.

How many songs are on Bricks Are Heavy?

Bricks Are Heavy has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·37:44

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wargasm Standout 2:42
  • 2 Scrap 2:54
  • 3 Pretend We're Dead Standout 3:55
  • 4 Diet Pill 4:22
  • 5 Everglade 3:16
  • 6 Slide 3:38
  • 7 One More Thing 4:09
  • 8 Mr. Integrity 4:08
  • 9 Monster 2:56
  • 10 Shitlist Standout 2:55
  • 11 This Ain't Pleasure 2:43

Release Date

January 1, 1992

Genre

alternative rock, grunge

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

37 min 44 sec