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L7

Musical Group
Forfans of 90s alternative, grunge and riot grrrl, plus newcomers looking for the essential l7 albums and songs.
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The Profile

L7 are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1985 by Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner, joined by Jennifer Finch and Demetra “Dee” Plakas. They fuse grunge, punk, and hard rock, scoring a breakthrough with 1992’s Bricks Are Heavy and the anthem Pretend We’re Dead. After a 2001 hiatus they reunited in 2014 and released Scatter the Rats in 2019. The group is also known for activism, including Rock for Choice.

Founders: Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner (Los Angeles, 1985); classic lineup with Jennifer Finch (bass) and Demetra “Dee” Plakas (drums). Co-founded Rock for Choice. Hiatus 2001; reunion 2014; album Scatter the Rats released 2019. “Fuel My Fire” was covered by The Prodigy; “Shitlist” appeared in Natural Born Killers.

Across five reviews, L7 emerge as a fierce American rock group mixing grunge, punk and heavy hooks. Bricks Are Heavy supplies the anthem Pretend We’re Dead; Hungry for Stink is praised as underrated (hello Andres and Fuel My Fire). The Beauty Process sharpens pop instincts without losing bite. A raw 1988 debut sets the stage; live, they still hit hard.

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