…The box set collects the two albums the band recorded for Atlantic Records during their peak commercial period: ‘Spend the Night’ (2002) and ‘Gold Medal’ (2004). The third disc is a collection of bonus tracks, B-sides, acoustic versions, and live performances.
So said the publicity at the time of its release, this despite these four girls being, “Every mother’s nightmare, every school boy’s dream,” according to Spin magazine. Spin also reckoned they were, “The coolest band in America,” whereas Kerrang! recognised their, “Grimy, glorious rock ‘n’ roll… dripping star power and packing irresistible pop-rock.”
Taking inspiration from the punky pop rock of the Ramones and The Runaways, mixed with..