Description
The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum is the fifth studio album by American rock band L7, released on February 25, 1997, by Slash Records in collaboration with Reprise Records. It was recorded at Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood and Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California. The band recorded most of the album as a trio formed by founding members Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner, and longtime drummer Demetra Plakas, following the departure of bassist Jennifer Finch. The album marks a departure from the tough rock style of its predecessors to a slower and more adventurous style. Upon release, The Beauty Process reached No. 172 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart and No. 12 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. To promote the album, L7 signed on as an opening act on a Marilyn Manson tour across the US. The song "Off the Wagon" was released as a single in 1997, while a concert film titled L7: The Beauty Process and directed by former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic was released in 1998. The album received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised its attitude-filled lyrics and more liberating style compared to previous L7 albums. However, it sold worse than expected, leading Reprise to drop the band thereafter.
Release Info
Artist: L7
Label: Real Gone Music
Format: LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue
Country: USA, Canada & Europe
Label: Real Gone Music
Released: 2022-10-07
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk, Grunge
Tracklist
A1 The Beauty Process
A2 Drama
A3 Off The Wagon
A4 I Need
A5 Moonshine
A6 Bitter Wine
A7 The Masses Are Asses
B1 Bad Things
B2 Must Have More
B3 Non-Existent Patricia
B4 Me, Myself & I
B5 Lorenza, Giada, Alessandra