She's So Tuff, by Tina and the Total Babes

She's So Tuff

by Tina and the Total Babes

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	1.	She's So Tuff 02:31
	2.	Tongue Tied 03:36
	3.	Christy 03:40
	4.	Tell That Girl To Shut Up 03:07
	5.	Waiting for You 02:19
	6.	Why Do I Like You 03:43
	7.	Tragedy 04:05
	8.	That's The Way I Want It 01:57
	9.	All About Makin' Out 02:32
	10.	It's Tina Time 05:06

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"This is one of the greatest power pop albums ever made, and its influence on the modern power pop revival is undeniable." - Lord Rutledge, Faster And Louder

"How do I even begin a review of my favorite album of this century? I suppose I begin by saying it's my favorite album of this century!" - Lord Rutledge

"You could call this powerpop and it’s clear to see the influence it’s had on the current resurgence of such bands, but there’s a lot more to this than one convenient genre can cover. Obvious references to Sixties Girl bands and West Coast female-fronted bands like The Muffs, early-GoGo’s and The Fastbacks, plus certain hints of early Blondie and The Runaways. This is all about girls being ‘tuff’ and playing what they want, whilst hooking the listener with totally infectious melodies. And it oozes attitude! They include a cover of the Holly & the Italians classic, ‘Tell That Girl to Shut Up’ which fits-in perfectly, while the final track, ‘It’s Tina Time’, steals a beat from The Glitter Band, adds some noisy guitars and stomps all the way to the fade out. I really can’t think of any reason why anyone would dislike this album. It rocks in all the right places (and probably a few others.) Play it loud for the perfect party!" - Fear And Loathing Fanzine

"Presaging the punky power pop revival that hit later in the decade, the quartet knocks out cool tune after cool tune, from the luscious “Christy” and the defiant “Why Do I Like You” to the effervescent “All About Makin’ Out” and the irresistible “Tongue Tied". Rejoice, power pop fanatics – Tina and the Total Babes is back and holds up very nicely." - The Big Takeover

"She's So Tuff, packed with tough & sticky-sweet songs about hot boys and heartbreak, is everything a power pop album should aspire to be. Original power pop hits like "Tongue Tied" and "Why Do I Like You" are perfectly complemented by homages to girl groups ("Tragedy"), bubblegum ("That's The Way I Want It", a reworking of The Messengers' "That's The Way A Woman Is"), and arena-sized glam rock ("It's Tina Time"). Whether you recall She's So Tuff fondly and want to own it again or are encountering Tina and the Total Babes for the very first time (you lucky dogs!), I cannot recommend this album enough. This is, as advertised, a benchmark album in the modern power pop revival." - Faster And Louder

"You can see what attracted Rum Bar when you take a listen to “Why Do I Like You” as it slams out the power pop." - Paul Blowfish

“Happy Anniversary and thank you for bringing this one back! I’ve been playing all of ‘She’s So Tuff’ for at least the last decade. A timeless album and a perfect example of ‘Music that Deserves to be Heard’ and now, there is an even better chance of it! Here’s to the next 20!” - “Boris” Boden (The Secret Weapon on Woody Radio)

Benchmark album in the modern power pop revival. Tina Lucchesi formerly of the Bobbyteens and Trashwomen hooks up with Travis Ramin and goes hi-fi for a spectacular dose of legit 70's power pop & punk rock.

The initial release of "She's So Tuff" came out on Sympathy For The Record Industry in the early 2000’s and is a delicious slice of power pop goodness with tough hooks and lot’s of attitude! The album got great reviews and is a must have for the undergound power pop fanatic! 2/3 of this group would go on to back Nikki Corvette in the Stingrays.

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released April 1, 2022

Tina - Vocals
Travis - Drums
Jaques- Guitar
Johnny O - Bass
Miss Georgia Peach - Backing Vocals
Tommy Obsession - Piano

She's So Tuff:
Produced by Travis Ramin
Recorded at Third Ear Studio Mpls, MN
2000 by Jacques Wait
Mastered by Geza X

All Songs Written By Tina and the Total Babes
except:
She's So Tuff (Elliot Kidd)
Tell That Girl To Shut Up (Holly Beth Vincent)
That's The Way I Want It (Michael Morgan, John Hoier, Travis Ramin)

Photos:
Michelle Wilson - Front
Patti Rhodes - Back
Art/Graphics - Martine Sticha

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