Andres
L7
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Down in North Hollywood There's a guy with long hair He's really, really nice But we had a problem Andres I'm sorry The key is stuck in the lock And we need some AC It's burning up in here We've got something to tell you Andres I'm sorry
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Written by: DONITA SPARKS, SUZI GARDNER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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22 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Andres" by L7 is often classified in the grunge genre.
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Date of ReleaseThe song was released in 1994.
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Album Information"Andres" is a track from the album titled "Hungry for Stink" which is the fourth studio album of L7.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity in the alternative scene, the song did not chart in the mainstream Billboard Hot 100. However, it reached number 21 on the U.S. Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart.
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Band MembersL7 consists of band members who were part of the song's recording: Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardner, Jennifer Finch, and Demetra Plakas.
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Song Inspiration"Andres" is reportedly inspired by a real-life person who was a friend of the band.
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Song DurationThe track has a runtime of 3 minutes and 5 seconds.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics of "Andres" tell the story of an individual, presumably Andres, against a backdrop of a noisy, energetic melody typical of grunge songs.
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Live PerformancesThe song "Andres" is known for its live performances where the band would usually engage with the crowd.
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Music Video"Andres" also has an accompanying music video which showcases the band's performance and incorporates several visual effects.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has garnered positive reviews, particularly for its grunge sound and catchy chorus.
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Music StyleL7 has a reputation for a high-energy hard rock style mixed with punk influences, and "Andres" is a song that embodies this characteristic sound.
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Band History"L7" is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 1985 by Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner, who were later joined by Jennifer Finch and Demetra Plakas.
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Album OriginalityThe song "Andres" is one of the tracks of L7’s fifth studio album titled "Hungry for Stink", released in 1994.
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Chart PerformanceInterestingly, "Andres" managed to reach number 34 on the UK Singles Chart making it one of the highest-charting singles for the band. However, it did not chart in the United States.
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Music VideoA unique aspect of "Andres" is that it has an accompanying music video that features a man named Andres who picks up the band members while hitchhiking. The video appeared on MTV’s 120 Minutes.
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TourFollowing the release of "Andres," L7 embarked on a tour called 'Girls Night Out', and the song was one of their popular setlist numbers.
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GenreThe song "Andres" is notable for its grunge and punk influences, embodying the prevalent rock styles of the 90s.
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SongwritingThe song was composed by Donita Sparks, the band's co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist.
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Lyric MetaphorThe lyrics of "Andres" don't have a concrete narrative and are left open to interpretation. It's a metaphor for feeling alienated and seeking new experiences.
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ReissueIn 2019, "Andres" was reissued as part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of the "Hungry for Stink" album.
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Group DisbandmentDespite the success of "Andres" and other singles, L7 disbanded in 2001. However, they later reformed in 2014 and continue to perform live.
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