Fight Like a Girl
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Fight Like a Girl is the debut album of American
country music duo Bomshel
. It was released on October 20, 2009 via Curb Records
. Its lead-off single, the title track
, peaked at #30 in June 2009, thus becoming the duo's first Top 30 country hit. "19 and Crazy
" was released as the album's second single, and reached #33. "Just Fine" has been announced as the third single and was released to radio in May 2010.
s — "Ain't My Day to Care," "Bomshel Stomp" or "The Power of One" — made top 40 on the country music charts. In addition, the duo did not have a full studio album release after its fourth single. Lawson subsequently left the duo in 2007, with Kelley Shepard taking her place. Shepard and Osmunson released "Just This Way" in 2008, followed by "Cheater, Cheater
." While "Just This Way" never charted, "Cheater, Cheater" was a #30 hit for Joey + Rory
in early 2009.
In mid-2009, Bomshel entered the country Top 40 for the first time with "Fight Like a Girl
," which the duo wrote with Bob Regan. This song peaked at #30 approximately a month before the album's release, followed by "19 and Crazy
," which became the duo's second Top 40 country hit. Also included on the album is a cover
of No Doubt
's "Just a Girl
."
and interesting turns of phrase."
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
country music duo Bomshel
Bomshel
Bomshel is an American country music duo founded in 2004 by lead singer Buffy "Buf" Lawson and fiddle player Kristy Osmunson. Signed to Curb Records in 2004, Bomshel's original lineup charted four single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and recorded an unreleased album called Bomshel Stomp...
. It was released on October 20, 2009 via Curb Records
Curb Records
Curb Records is a record label started by Mike Curb originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963...
. Its lead-off single, the title track
Fight Like a Girl (song)
"Fight Like a Girl" is the title of a song recorded by American country music duo Bomshel. It is the second single from and title track to their debut album, which was released on October 20, 2009 via Curb Records. It was co-written by the duo's two members, Kristy Osmunson and Kelley Shepard,...
, peaked at #30 in June 2009, thus becoming the duo's first Top 30 country hit. "19 and Crazy
19 and Crazy
"19 and Crazy" is the title of a country music song recorded by American country music duo Bomshel, recorded on its debut album Fight Like a Girl, from which it was released as the second single...
" was released as the album's second single, and reached #33. "Just Fine" has been announced as the third single and was released to radio in May 2010.
History
Originally composed of Buffy Lawson and Kristy Osmunson, Bomshel first charted in 2006 with "It Was an Absolutely, Finger-Lickin', Grits and Chicken, Country Music Love Song." Neither this song nor the duo's next three singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
s — "Ain't My Day to Care," "Bomshel Stomp" or "The Power of One" — made top 40 on the country music charts. In addition, the duo did not have a full studio album release after its fourth single. Lawson subsequently left the duo in 2007, with Kelley Shepard taking her place. Shepard and Osmunson released "Just This Way" in 2008, followed by "Cheater, Cheater
Cheater, Cheater
"Cheater, Cheater" is the debut single from country music duo Joey + Rory, from their debut album, The Life of a Song. The song debuted on the Hot Country Songs chart at #57 for the chart week of September 27, 2008...
." While "Just This Way" never charted, "Cheater, Cheater" was a #30 hit for Joey + Rory
Joey + Rory
Joey+Rory is an American country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Rory Lee Feek and Joey Martin Feek, who are husband and wife. Joey is the duo's lead vocalist, while Rory sings background vocals and plays guitar. The duo was the third-place finalist on CMT's competition Can You Duet in 2008...
in early 2009.
In mid-2009, Bomshel entered the country Top 40 for the first time with "Fight Like a Girl
Fight Like a Girl (song)
"Fight Like a Girl" is the title of a song recorded by American country music duo Bomshel. It is the second single from and title track to their debut album, which was released on October 20, 2009 via Curb Records. It was co-written by the duo's two members, Kristy Osmunson and Kelley Shepard,...
," which the duo wrote with Bob Regan. This song peaked at #30 approximately a month before the album's release, followed by "19 and Crazy
19 and Crazy
"19 and Crazy" is the title of a country music song recorded by American country music duo Bomshel, recorded on its debut album Fight Like a Girl, from which it was released as the second single...
," which became the duo's second Top 40 country hit. Also included on the album is a cover
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of No Doubt
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
's "Just a Girl
Just a Girl
"Just a Girl" is a song written by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont for No Doubt's third album Tragic Kingdom. The song was released in 1995 as the album's lead single and helped the band break into mainstream music, peaking at number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.Upon release in the UK in 1996 the...
."
Critical reception
Thom Jurek of Allmusic gave the album two stars out of five, saying, "there are nine solidly written [songs], a good one, and a throwaway," but adding that he thought the production made it sound "more like it was recorded by machines than by people." Bobby Peacock of Roughstock gave it a positive review, calling it "brash and ballsy, anchored with well-chosen and often female-empowering themes" and saying that the lyrics use "cleverly-chosen details, unusual hooksHook (music)
A hook is a musical idea, often a short riff, passage, or phrase, that is used in popular music to make a song appealing and to "catch the ear of the listener". The term generally applies to popular music, especially rock music, hip hop, dance music, and pop. In these genres, the hook is often...
and interesting turns of phrase."
Track listing
- "19 and Crazy19 and Crazy"19 and Crazy" is the title of a country music song recorded by American country music duo Bomshel, recorded on its debut album Fight Like a Girl, from which it was released as the second single...
" (Kelly Shepard, Kristy Osmunson, Mark Irwin, Josh KearJosh KearJoshua Peter "Josh" Kear is an American songwriter. His credits include Carrie Underwood's number-one "Before He Cheats," for which Kear won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2007 and Lady Antebellum's number-one "Need You Now," for which Kear won an Academy of Country Music Award for Best...
) – 3:55 - "Just Fine" (Shepard, Osmunson, Lee BriceLee BriceLee Brice is an American country music artist. Signed to Curb Records' Asylum-Curb division since 2007, Brice has released four singles to country radio, all four of which have charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The fourth of these, "Love Like Crazy," holds the record for the...
) – 3:12 - "Arizona" (Shepard, Osmunson, Jack Sizemore) – 3:49
- "Fight Like a GirlFight Like a Girl (song)"Fight Like a Girl" is the title of a song recorded by American country music duo Bomshel. It is the second single from and title track to their debut album, which was released on October 20, 2009 via Curb Records. It was co-written by the duo's two members, Kristy Osmunson and Kelley Shepard,...
" (Shepard, Osmunson, Bob Regan) – 3:34 - "Just This Way" (Shepard, Osmunson, Regan) – 3:39
- "Karma Is a Female Dog" (Shepard, Osmunson, Drew DavisDrew Davis BandThe Drew Davis Band is an American country music group established in 2001 by Drew Davis , Mike Drake , Loren Ellis , Jay Hawks , Mo Levone , and Roger Malinkowski .In 2004, the band competed in and won the Colgate Country Showdown; shortly...
, Jesse LeeJesse Lee (singer)Jesse Lee is an American country music singer. Signed to Atlantic Nashville in 2007, she released her debut single "It's a Girl Thing" in 2009, which debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated for June 6, 2009. A second single, "Like My Mother Does," was released in 2010, which failed...
) – 2:35 - "Love Me for Me" (Shepard, Osmunson, Regan) – 3:49
- "You" (Shepard, Osmunson, Regan) – 3:14
- "Thank You" (Shepard, Osmunson, Regan) – 3:34
- "Just a GirlJust a Girl"Just a Girl" is a song written by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont for No Doubt's third album Tragic Kingdom. The song was released in 1995 as the album's lead single and helped the band break into mainstream music, peaking at number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.Upon release in the UK in 1996 the...
" (Tom DumontTom DumontTom Dumont is an American guitarist and producer. Dumont is a member of third wave ska band No Doubt, and during the band's hiatus, he began Invincible Overlord as a side project and produced Matt Costa's Songs We Sing.-Life and career:The Dumont family lived in Irvine, California...
, Gwen StefaniGwen StefaniGwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
) – 2:52 - "Fiddle" (Shepard, Osmunson, Jeff Ross) – 3:14
Chart performance
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 87 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 24 |