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Smell the Magic 30 years later

Posted by Loren on August 6, 2020

Smell the Magic 30 years later
photo by Charles Peterson

Last year a reunited L7 released Scatter the Rats, their first album in 20 years. Now, in 2020, the band is celebrating a 30 year milestone: the anniversary of their second alblum, Smell the Magic.

The new anniversary version is fully remasted and comes on our Sept. 18 through Sub Pop. It's also the first time it is available on vinyl.

L7 Smell the Magic Track listing:

1. Shove
2. Fast and Frightening
3. (Right On) Thru
4. Deathwish
5. Till the Wheels Fall Off
6. Broomstick
7. Packin' a Rod
8. Just Like Me
9. American Society

Smell the Magic 30 years later
photo by Charles Peterson

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