L7 - Detroit

Raw, raucous, and unapologetically loud—Detroit (Live 1990) captures L7 at a crucial turning point in their ascent from underground punk heroes to grunge-era icons. Recorded at Clutch Cargo in Detroit in September 1990, this set coincided with the release of their Smell the Magic EP on Sub Pop, a record that helped cement their reputation as one of the fiercest and most uncompromising bands of the era.

Pressed on limited edition green vinyl, the album documents the band in their natural state—live, loud, and electric. The setlist is stacked with early fan favorites, including searing renditions of “Shove,” “Deathwish,” and the infamous “Shitlist.” Every track bristles with the band’s trademark blend of punk aggression, metal edge, and feminist fire, making this recording not just a live album, but a snapshot of L7’s evolution in real time.

Clutch Cargo, a former church-turned-punk venue, had already seen the likes of Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Fear, and X scorch its stage, but in 1990, it was L7’s turn to take the altar and burn it down. Detroit (Live 1990) is a must-have for fans of the band, Sub Pop history, and the raw spirit of the pre-grunge underground.