The Donnas "Gold Medal" COLOR:GOLD SMOKE And though Williams can no

And though Williams can no longer play her beloved guitar – a constant companion since age 12 – her distinctive vocals sound better than ever

vocals) and Matt Hayward (drums) - took a conscious step back from relentless touring to concentrate on recording the record

& Herbie Hancock

and Daniel Freyberg (rhythm guitar)

Originally released on Lex Records in 2003 it has been out of print for a number of years and is now being re-issued to coincide with the release of Born Again

The Donnas "Gold Medal" COLOR:GOLD SMOKE And though Williams can noFamously formed in 8th grade for a school talent show, The Donnas began as a self styled co ed answer to The Ramones, playing gleefully unapologetic, pop punk paeans to adolescent alienation and hedonism from a decidedly female perspective. But by the time of 2004s Gold Medal, their sixth album and second for the major label Atlantic, the group has clearlydare we say it? matured. With the notable exception of the single (and career highlight) Fall