Girls Get Busy | ||||
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Released | May 7, 2002 | |||
Genre | Punk rock, riot grrrl | |||
Length | 32:06 | |||
Label | Lookout! | |||
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Girls Get Busy is the third and final studio album by Bratmobile, released in 2002 on Lookout! Records.
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Alternative Press | 7/10 [2] |
Pitchfork | 4.9/10 [3] |
Robert Christgau | ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Girls Get Busy features a more polished production than the band's previous releases, and even introduces keyboards to many songs, but the album still represents a clear continuation of the group's original punk sound and riot grrrl spirit. [6] [7]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "I'm in the Band" | 2:05 |
2. | "Shop for America" | 2:20 |
3. | "Shut Your Face" | 2:49 |
4. | "Don't Ask Don't Tell" | 3:22 |
5. | "That's Happening" | 2:12 |
6. | "Cryin' Tryin' Lyin'" | 3:09 |
7. | "What's Wrong With You" | 2:05 |
8. | "Idiot Lover" | 3:03 |
9. | "Are You a Lady?" | 2:25 |
10. | "Pagan Baby" | 2:08 |
11. | "Chicken or the Egg" | 1:46 |
12. | "United We Don't" | 2:06 |
13. | "Take the Pain and Use It" | 2:06 |
Total length: | 32:06 |
Filmmaker Audrey Marrs contributed keyboards and background vocals. [1] Additional background vocals were provided by Joey Karam and Andy Peterson; record producer Marty Key is credited for additional guitar and bass. [1]
The album was produced by Marty Key, Aaron Prellwitz, and Bratmobile. Prellwitz and Brian Barnes served as engineers and mixers. The album cover design was created by Chris Appelgren. [1]