Hungry for Stink
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Hungry for Stink is the fourth album by the Los Angeles
grunge
band L7
. The title is taken from a personal ad that was seen by one of the bandmembers shortly before the album was released. It was released in July 1994 during their Lollapalooza
tour. Musically the album is heavier than the band's previous work, marking the culmination of their progression from a largely punk
to metal
sound. Lyrically the songs concern "darker" themes; for example stalking
on "Can I Run", and depression and insanity on "Questioning My Sanity". The song "Andres" was released as a single in 1994. The song "Fuel My Fire" was also covered by electronic band The Prodigy
on their The Fat of the Land
album. An early recording of "Freak Magnet" had previously appeared as a B side to the "Everglade" single, a track from the Bricks are Heavy album.
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
band L7
L7 (band)
L7 was an American rock band from Los Angeles, that was active from 1985 to 2000. Due to their sound and image, they are often associated with the grunge movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s.-History:...
. The title is taken from a personal ad that was seen by one of the bandmembers shortly before the album was released. It was released in July 1994 during their Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. The music festival hosts more than 160,000 people over a...
tour. Musically the album is heavier than the band's previous work, marking the culmination of their progression from a largely punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
to metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
sound. Lyrically the songs concern "darker" themes; for example stalking
Stalking
Stalking is a term commonly used to refer to unwanted and obsessive attention by an individual or group to another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person and/or monitoring them via the internet...
on "Can I Run", and depression and insanity on "Questioning My Sanity". The song "Andres" was released as a single in 1994. The song "Fuel My Fire" was also covered by electronic band The Prodigy
The Prodigy
The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex. Along with Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s...
on their The Fat of the Land
The Fat of the Land
The Fat of the Land is the third studio album by The Prodigy. The album was released by XL Recordings on 30 June 1997 and on 1 July 1997 in the United States by Maverick Records...
album. An early recording of "Freak Magnet" had previously appeared as a B side to the "Everglade" single, a track from the Bricks are Heavy album.
Track listing
- "AndresAndresAndres or Andrés may refer to:* Hurricane Andres * Andres, Illinois, an unincorporated community in Will County, Illinois United States* Andres, Pas-de-Calais, a commune in Pas-de-Calais, France- People :...
" (Gardner, SparksDonita SparksDonita Sparks is a vocalist, guitarist and song-writer in Los Angeles, California. In addition to performing with her most recent band Donita Sparks and The Stellar Moments, she is also the co-founder, along with Suzi Gardner, of grunge band L7...
) - 3:03 - "Baggage" (Gardner, Sparks) - 3:18
- "Can I Run" (Sparks) - 3:54
- "The Bomb" (FinchJennifer FinchJennifer Finch , born August 5, 1966, is an American photographer and musician, notable for her involvement in the all-female punk rock group L7.-Music:...
, Sparks) - 2:39 - "Questioning My Sanity" (Finch, Sparks) - 3:42
- "Riding with a Movie Star" (Sparks) - 3:19
- "Stuck Here AgainL7 (band)L7 was an American rock band from Los Angeles, that was active from 1985 to 2000. Due to their sound and image, they are often associated with the grunge movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s.-History:...
" (Gardner, Sparks) - 4:58 - "Fuel My Fire" (Cosmic PsychosCosmic PsychosThe Cosmic Psychos are a punk rock band based in Melbourne and rural Victoria in Australia. An underground band that has only ever achieved limited recognition.-Description:...
, Sparks) - 3:46 - "Freak Magnet" (Gardner, Sparks) - 3:14
- "She Has Eyes" (Finch, Sparks) - 3:16
- "Shirley" (Finch) - 3:09
- "Talk Box" (Sparks) - 6:06
Personnel
- Donita SparksDonita SparksDonita Sparks is a vocalist, guitarist and song-writer in Los Angeles, California. In addition to performing with her most recent band Donita Sparks and The Stellar Moments, she is also the co-founder, along with Suzi Gardner, of grunge band L7...
- Guitar, lead vocals on tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 - Suzi GardnerSuzi GardnerSuzanne "Suzi" Gardner is an American musician most notable for being a guitarist and vocalist of L7, an all-female grunge band in the 1990s. Before playing with L7, Suzi wrote for LA Weekly. She co-founded the group together with Donita Sparks...
- Guitar, lead vocals on tracks 1, 7 and 9 - Jennifer FinchJennifer FinchJennifer Finch , born August 5, 1966, is an American photographer and musician, notable for her involvement in the all-female punk rock group L7.-Music:...
- Bass, lead vocals on tracks 4 and 11 - Demetra PlakasDemetra PlakasDemetra "Dee" Plakas is an American musician, best known for being the drummer in the all-female rock band L7. She was preceded by Roy Koutsky.-Early bands:Plakas joined a punk band called as their drummer...
- Drums - GGGarth - Producer