¡Viva Zapata!
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| Released | May 20, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Studio | Avast! Recording Studios (Seattle) | |||
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| Length | 32:48 | |||
| Label | C/Z | |||
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¡Viva Zapata! is the debut studio album by American rock band 7 Year Bitch, released on May 20, 1994, through C/Z Records. Produced by Jack Endino, it was their first record with guitarist Roisin Dunne. The album's tone was influenced by the deaths of several people close to the band, including original guitarist Stefanie Sargent in 1992 and The Gits' vocalist Mia Zapata—who inspired its title and is depicted on its cover artwork—in 1993, although this was not intended as its general theme. The album's promotion was supported by Atlantic Records, who signed 7 Year Bitch a month prior to its release.
¡Viva Zapata! received positive reviews from critics, who praised 7 Year Bitch's improved songwriting and Selene Vigil's lyrics. In April 2019, the album was ranked at No. 34 on Rolling Stone's "50 Greatest Grunge Albums" list.