If you’re looking for an example of real girl power–as in underage females who genuinely pack a punch–your search is over. They may look like punk rock pinups, but these four young women–who follow the proud Ramones tradition by all taking on the name Donna–bash out the tunes with brawny, sweaty glee. Donna, Donna, Donna and, er, Donna are well aware that all great rock & roll, from Jerry Lee Lewis to Iggy Pop to Green Day, comes from the same basic roots, and these gals coa [Read More...]
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I am not a teenage fan boy, nor am I an aging rock fan who thinks rock and roll ended with the Ramones. I’m simply a music lover who read about this group, and picked it up out of curiosity. I’m not in love with any of the band members.
The Donnas are a terrific reminder of just how much fun it can be to pump your fist in the air and yell along with your favorite sleazy lyrics. These girls are young, but they are serious, and attack their music with a ferocity often lost in today’s pop/hip hop culture. Donna A’s gritty vocals come across as half sneer, half smile, and the musicians, led by Donna R’s impressive guitar crunching, give the sound a raw, youthful edge.
Is it original? Maybe not particularly. But it does seem fresh and new against the backdrop of today’s mainstream radio. It’s loud, unpolished, unapologetic…and a helluva lot of fun to listen to.
Bottom line: if you love smarmy teen idol pop, overproduced rap with metal overtones, or machine driven hip hop, then rejoice, for the world is still yours. For we chosen few who like our rock loud, fast, angry and dirty, I’ll happily take The Donnas.
If ChickBand was a country, these girls would be president..or president(s)..or queens. Look, I don’t know, but take my word–This CD is very awesome and very fun. Until about a year ago I was completely unaware of the fearsome foursome I’ve grown to love, and I owe it all to my dear friend Ginger who introduced me. That’s why I am now spreading the word myself, to introduce *more* people to this group that deserves *more* recognition! Whether you’re chanting along to Gimmie My Radio or banging your head to Rock ‘N’ Roll Machine or drumming along to that one part in You Make Me Hot on your steering wheel, you’re having a great time. Great energy, and great girls. What else can you ask for? Can’t wait to Turn 21 on Jan. 23rd..