Album: Hit and Run by Girlschool (1981)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: Hit and Run is the second studio album by British heavy metal band, Girlschool. It was originally released on Bronze Records in 1981, having been recorded at Jackson's Studios, England, in December 1980 and January 1981. There was a limited pressing in red vinyl. The car on the cover is a 1972 Buick Riviera.

Artist Background: Girlschool are a British heavy metal band originating out of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene in 1978 and frequently associated with contemporaries Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band, still active after more than 30 years. Formed from a school band called Painted Lady, Girlschool enjoyed strong media exposure and commercial success in the UK in the early 1980s with three albums of 'punk-tinged metal' and a few singles, but rapidly lost their momentum in the... Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Gritty, 1980s, Album

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Hit and Run is the second studio album by British heavy metal band, Girlschool. It was originally released on Bronze Records in 1981, having been recorded at Jackson's Studios, England, in December 1980 and January 1981. There was a limited pressing in red vinyl. The car on the cover is a 1972 Buick Riviera.

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