Bitchin'
by The Donnas
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16

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  1. AlrikL.
    Oct 6, 2007
    5
    I'm mainly into metal but The Donnas always struck a chord in my heart. "Spend The Night" was an all -out rocker whereas "Gold Medal" expanded their artistic boundaries and , in my book, added more variation. The new album is on autopilot, sure enough there are beefy riffs and some nice drumming. Lyrics have never really been The Donnas forté, but on "Bitchin" they're I'm mainly into metal but The Donnas always struck a chord in my heart. "Spend The Night" was an all -out rocker whereas "Gold Medal" expanded their artistic boundaries and , in my book, added more variation. The new album is on autopilot, sure enough there are beefy riffs and some nice drumming. Lyrics have never really been The Donnas forté, but on "Bitchin" they're downright childish and seem to serve as overcompensation due to the fact these ladies are closing in on the big 30! The tracks are allround mediocre, not bad, but simply not enjoyable enough to listen to in the long run. I fail to see any potential live-favourites in this bland mix of "hungover-written" material. I still love the Donnas but something radical has got to happen. You can do better than this.… 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 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

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    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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