7 Year Bitch

7 Year Bitch was an American rock band from Seattle formed in 1990. Key members included Selene Vigil (vocals), Elizabeth Davis (bass), Roisin Dunne (guitar) and Valerie Agnew (drums). Major releases include Sick 'Em (1992), ¡Viva Zapata! (1994) and Gato Negro (1996).

Associated with the early-1990s Seattle scene; their work was influenced by and sometimes compared to contemporaries like the Melvins. The band dedicated ¡Viva Zapata! to Mia Zapata; Gato Negro was produced by Billy Anderson and released on Atlantic (major-label debut). They rejected the 'riot grrrl' label despite overlapping themes; early local label associations and the Seattle scene (C/Z Records/Deep Six era) are noted in reviews.

The provided review (maryg) examines Gato Negro as a furious, bass-centric record shaped by the legacy of Mia Zapata and Seattle's scene. Musically it leans toward grunge/metal textures with notable Melvins influence. Lyrics confront sexual violence; Selene Vigil is the primary lyricist and voice. Production for Gato Negro involved Billy Anderson and a major-label release on Atlantic.

For:Listeners of 1990s Seattle rock, punk/grunge fans, readers interested in feminist-era punk and music addressing sexual violence