Bitchin' - The Donnas
User Score
7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15

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  1. MikeD
    Oct 22, 2007
    3
    This record is a disgrace. The Donnas were always a band you could count on to make a honest, straightforward rock album that worshiped at the altar of Kiss, AC/DC and Motley Crue. The biggest inspiration for this nonsense seems to be Winger and Warrant and they should've never inspired anyone. it's nothing but slick production, big guitars and no songs. What's all the more sad about it is how they seemed to be maturing as a band so well on the last record (Gold Medal). If you think Vixen rocks, you'll love "Bitchin".… Expand
  2. RossN.
    Oct 24, 2007
    4
    I'm disappointed in this album. To me it sounds like the band is uncomfortable with their new guise and the material. I actually thought Gold Medal featured some of the best songs the Donna's have recorded and was possibly their best CD, along with their first and Get Skintight. This one seems laboured and not fun. They make the moves and play the part of 80's rockers but there just isn't any heart in this music.… Expand
  3. Jake
    Sep 22, 2007
    4
    If you like this album, you obviously haven't heard any of The Donnas' other albums. Boring with no hooks.

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Metascore
54 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. All Music Guide
    60
    the Donnas once rocked as if they were tanked to the gills but they now sound like they're playing with ferocious hangovers they just can't shake--and it's hard to have a good party if the threat of the morning after hangs over the whole affair.
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  2. Billboard
    60
    While superbly recorded and at times a hoot to crank (largely for the shameless rips of Kiss, Joan Jett and Def Leppard), Bitchin' is too light on hooks.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Bitchin' offers little you haven't heard before--even if you haven't heard a Donnas record--but it should go well with a beer or six.
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