L7 (album)

L7 is the eponymous debut studio album by the American rock band L7. It was released in 1988 by Epitaph Records. The album is characterized by its raw, punk-influenced sound and aggressive energy. Tracks like "Bite the Wax Tadpole" and "Metal Stampede" showcase the band's early sound, which blended hardcore punk with elements of grunge and hard rock. While not commercially successful upon its initial release, L7 helped establish the band's reputation within the burgeoning alternative rock scene and laid the groundwork for their later success with subsequent albums. It is often cited as a crucial example of early Riot Grrrl music, although the band members themselves have resisted that specific label. The album features raw production and often sarcastic or darkly humorous lyrics, reflecting the band's outsider perspective.