Released: 05/12/25
Enter: The Conquering Chicken, The Gits’ second and final studio album, was recorded in the summer of 1993 but released posthumously in 1994 after the tragic murder of frontwoman Mia Zapata. Formed in Ohio in 1986 and later rooted in Seattle, The Gits stood out with their blues-infused punk and Mia’s searing vocals. Captured at their creative peak, the album reflects the band’s evolution beyond their 1992 debut, Frenching the Bully, with standout tracks like “Bob (Cousin O.),” “Seaweed,” “The Drinking Song,” and Mia’s haunting take on “A Change is Gonna Come.” Remastered in 2024 by Jack Endino for Sub Pop, this definitive reissue—on coloured vinyl with new artwork and liner notes—offers a powerful glimpse of the brilliance and promise cut short.