Pretend We're Dead

"Pretend We're Dead"
Single by L7
from the album Bricks Are Heavy
Released 1992
Format 12", CD maxi, cassette single
Recorded 1991- 1992
Genre Grunge, heavy metal
Length 3:55
Label Slash Records
Writer(s) Donita Sparks
Producer L7 & Butch Vig

"Pretend We're Dead" is a 1992 song by all-female grunge band L7, from the album Bricks Are Heavy. The song was written and sung by Donita Sparks.[1] The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks. The song is also featured in the video games Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Rock Band 2. It was also featured on an episode of Beavis and Butt-head and on a trailer for Shaun of the Dead.

Track listing

  1. Pretend We're Dead (Sparks)
  2. Shitlist (Sparks)
  3. Lopsided Head
  4. Mr. Integrity (Sparks)

Chart position

Year Single Chart Position
1992 "Pretend We're Dead" Billboard Modern Rock Tracks 8

References

  1. ^ http://rateyourmusic.com/release/ep/l7/pretend_were_dead/
L7
Donita Sparks • Suzi Gardner • Janis Tanaka • Demetra Plakas
Former members: Jennifer Finch • Gail Greenwood • Roy Koutsky
Studio albums
Compilation albums
Live albums
Singles and EPs
Shove • Pretend We're Dead • Everglade • Monster • Andres • Drama • Off the Wagon • Freeway • Mantra Down
Video releases
Fast and Frightening • Pretend We're Dead • Everglade • Monster • Andres • Stuck Here Again • The Beauty Process