The Donnas "Gold Medal" COLOR:GOLD SMOKE the new album blends both

the new album blends both sides of his immense talent: emotionally potent

brought to life with producer Eddie Spear (ZachBryan

LP2 side two is etched with no music

vocals) and Matt Hayward (drums) - took a conscious step back from relentless touring to concentrate on recording the record

and Daniel Freyberg (rhythm guitar)

The Donnas "Gold Medal" COLOR:GOLD SMOKE the new album blends bothFamously formed in 8th grade for a school talent show, The Donnas began as a self styled co ed answer to The Ramones, playing gleefully unapologetic, pop punk paeans to adolescent alienation and hedonism from a decidedly female perspective. But by the time of 2004s Gold Medal, their sixth album and second for the major label Atlantic, the group has clearlydare we say it? matured. With the notable exception of the single (and career highlight) Fall