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'{{Short description|2022 debut studio album by the Linda Lindas}} {{good article}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Use American English|date=July 2024}} {{CS1 config|mode=cs1}} {{Infobox album | name = Growing Up | type = studio | artist = [[the Linda Lindas]] | cover = Growing Up (The Linda Lindas album).jpg | alt = An illustration of four people with cat heads playing in a band, set upon a light blue background | released = {{Start date|2022|4|8}} | recorded = June 11 – October 25, 2021 | venue = | studio = Music Friends, Los Angeles | genre = * [[Punk rock]] * [[pop-punk]] * {{nowrap|[[power pop]]}} | length = {{Duration|m=25|s=35}} | language = English, Spanish, Japanese {{small|(bonus edition)}} | label = [[Epitaph Records|Epitaph]] | producer = [[Carlos de la Garza (music producer)|Carlos de la Garza]] | prev_title = The Linda Lindas | prev_year = 2020 | next_title = [[No Obligation]] | next_year = 2024 | misc = {{Singles | name = Growing Up | type = studio | single1 = [[Oh! (The Linda Lindas song)|Oh!]] | single1date = July 21, 2021 | single2 = Nino | single2date = December 1, 2021 | single3 = Growing Up | single3date = February 1, 2022 | single4 = Talking to Myself | single4date = March 2, 2022}} }} '''''Growing Up''''' is the debut studio album by American rock band [[the Linda Lindas]]. [[Epitaph Records]] released the album on April 8, 2022. It was produced by [[Carlos de la Garza (music producer)|Carlos de la Garza]], the father of band members Lucia and Mila de la Garza. Recording sessions for ''Growing Up'' took place at Music Friends in Los Angeles from June to October 2021. ''Growing Up'' is a [[punk rock]] album, with lyrics that focus on themes of growing up, discovering oneself, and [[anxieties]] that arise in adolescence. The album was written during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], limiting the band's ability to write together. ''Growing Up'' received generally favorable reviews from critics and appeared on multiple 2022 year-end lists. The album peaked at number 19 on the US [[Top Album Sales]] chart by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''. It also charted internationally, peaking at number 49 on Japan's [[Oricon Albums Chart]] and number 4 on the [[UK Independent Album Breakers Chart]]. Skateboarder [[Ray Barbee]] and [[Bikini Kill]] singer [[Kathleen Hanna]] made cameos in the music videos for the four singles released from the album: "[[Oh! (The Linda Lindas song)|Oh!]]", "Nino", "Growing Up", and "Talking to Myself". To promote ''Growing Up'', the Linda Lindas embarked on a tour in late 2022, performing with [[Japanese Breakfast]], [[Bacchae (band)|Bacchae]], and [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]]. == Background == [[The Linda Lindas]] formed in 2018 as a part of a [[pickup band]] for [[Kristin Kontrol]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Spanos |first=Brittany |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Watch Teen Punk Band the Linda Lindas Ether 'Racist Sexist Boy' in Scorching Library Concert |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy-bikini-kill-1173054/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521173630/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy-bikini-kill-1173054/ |archive-date=May 21, 2021 |access-date=May 21, 2021 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> The band's name comes from the 2005 Japanese film ''[[Linda Linda Linda]]'', in turn named after [[the Blue Hearts]]' song "[[Linda Linda]]".<ref name="gotrich">{{cite web |last=Gotrich |first=Lars |date=May 21, 2021 |title=What's More Punk Than Teens Screaming In A Public Library? |url=https://www.npr.org/2021/05/21/999058293/whats-more-punk-than-teens-screaming-in-a-public-library |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521193729/https://www.npr.org/2021/05/21/999058293/whats-more-punk-than-teens-screaming-in-a-public-library |archive-date=May 21, 2021 |access-date=May 21, 2021 |publisher=[[NPR]]}}</ref> The Linda Lindas consists of Bela Salazar (guitar), Eloise Wong (bass guitar), Lucia de la Garza (guitar), and Mila de la Garza (drums). The Linda Lindas started out as a [[cover band]], playing music from multiple bands such as [[the Go-Go's]] and [[Le Tigre]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rowley |first=Glenn |date=July 26, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas Serve Up Rollicking Cover of 'Tonite' by 'Our Heroes' The Go-Go's: Listen |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/linda-lindas-go-gos-tonite-cover-1235118147/ |access-date=June 16, 2024 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-date=June 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616200630/https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/linda-lindas-go-gos-tonite-cover-1235118147/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="nugent">{{Cite news |last=Nugent |first=Annabel |date=April 10, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas: Meet the punk-powered school girls rising to rock's feminist forefront |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-linda-lindas-interview-growing-up-b2053812.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525220540/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-linda-lindas-interview-growing-up-b2053812.html |archive-date=May 25, 2024 |access-date=May 25, 2024 |work=[[The Independent]] |language=en}}</ref> The Linda Lindas released their debut [[extended play]] (EP), ''The Linda Lindas'', [[Independent music|independently]] in December 2020.<ref name="tozzi2" /> In 2019, the Linda Lindas opened for a [[Bikini Kill]] show, and actor [[Amy Poehler]] was in the audience. Impressed by their performance, Poehler invited them to make a cameo for her 2021 film ''[[Moxie (film)|Moxie]]''.<ref name="nugent" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=May 23, 2021 |title=Viral Punk Sensations The Linda Lindas Sign To Epitaph Records |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/viral-punk-sensations-the-linda-lindas-sign-to-epitaph-records/ |access-date=June 16, 2024 |website=[[Clash Magazine]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=June 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616200628/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/viral-punk-sensations-the-linda-lindas-sign-to-epitaph-records/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The band subsequently released an EP containing covers of Bikini Kill's "[[Rebel Girl (Bikini Kill song)|Rebel Girl]]" and [[the Muffs]]' "Big Mouth". In May 2021, the [[Los Angeles Public Library]] posted a video of the band playing "[[Racist, Sexist Boy]]" at an [[Asian American and Pacific Islander Month]] event.<ref name="bosselman">{{cite news |last1=Bosselman |first1=Haley |date=May 20, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas' Library Performance of 'Racist, Sexist Boy' Hailed by Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello |url=https://variety.com/2021/music/news/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy-lapl-1234978285/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521032601/https://variety.com/2021/music/news/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy-lapl-1234978285/ |archive-date=May 21, 2021 |access-date=May 21, 2021 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> The video became a viral social media hit, earning praise from [[Rage Against the Machine]]'s [[Tom Morello]], [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]'s [[Flea (musician)|Flea]],<ref name="bosselman" /> [[Thurston Moore]],<ref name="zhang">{{cite web |last=Zhang |first=Cat |date=May 25, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas Are More Than Just a Viral Punk Band |url=https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/the-linda-lindas-are-more-than-just-a-viral-punk-band/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525200308/https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/the-linda-lindas-are-more-than-just-a-viral-punk-band/ |archive-date=May 25, 2021 |access-date=May 25, 2021 |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]}}</ref> Bikini Kill's [[Kathleen Hanna]],<ref name="hawkins">{{cite news |last=Hawkins |first=Derek |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Teen rockers fire back at anti-Asian comments with a viral punk anthem: 'Racist, Sexist Boy' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/05/21/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529131541/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/05/21/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy/ |archive-date=May 29, 2021 |access-date=May 22, 2021 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> and [[Kid Cudi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Idibly |first=Leia |date=May 21, 2021 |title='HOLY SH*T YES': Teenage AAPI Punk Rock Band Goes Viral for Performance of 'Racist, Sexist Boy' |url=https://www.mediaite.com/entertainment/holy-sht-yes-teenage-aapi-punk-rock-band-goes-viral-for-performance-of-racist-sexist-boy/amp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606003105/https://www.mediaite.com/entertainment/holy-sht-yes-teenage-aapi-punk-rock-band-goes-viral-for-performance-of-racist-sexist-boy/amp/ |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |access-date=April 15, 2022 |website=[[Mediaite]]}}</ref> Author [[Viet Thanh Nguyen]] said "'Racist, Sexist Boy' is the song we need now".<ref name="hawkins" /> On May 22, [[Epitaph Records]] announced that it had signed the Linda Lindas,<ref name="aswad">{{cite web |last=Aswad |first=Jem |date=May 22, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas Sign With Epitaph Records |url=https://variety.com/2021/music/news/linda-lindas-sign-with-epitaph-records-1234979498/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522185751/https://variety.com/2021/music/news/linda-lindas-sign-with-epitaph-records-1234979498/ |archive-date=May 22, 2021 |access-date=May 22, 2021 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Will |date=May 23, 2021 |title=Viral teen punk band The Linda Lindas sign record deal with Epitaph |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/viral-teen-punk-band-the-linda-lindas-sign-record-deal-with-epitaph-2946490 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523143238/https://www.nme.com/news/music/viral-teen-punk-band-the-linda-lindas-sign-record-deal-with-epitaph-2946490 |archive-date=May 23, 2021 |access-date=May 23, 2021 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> in a deal which they had been working on since before the video went viral.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Speer |first=Debbie |date=September 6, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas: Bringing Punk Rock To A New Generation |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2022/09/06/the-linda-lindas-bringing-punk-rock-to-a-new-generation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208154737/https://news.pollstar.com/2022/09/06/the-linda-lindas-bringing-punk-rock-to-a-new-generation/ |archive-date=February 8, 2024 |access-date=February 8, 2024 |magazine=[[Pollstar]]}}</ref> == Writing and recording == Most of ''Growing Up'' was written during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which limited the Linda Lindas' ability to write together. The band members had to attend school remotely and were unable to see each other often. They felt that writing about their "feelings of loneliness and confusion" was a relief.<ref name="tozzi2" /> Though the song "Oh!" was written by the band as a whole, many of the songs were written by only one or two band members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilkes |first=Emma |title=The Linda Lindas on making punk rock their own with ''Growing Up'' |url=https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-interview-issue-402/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525231109/https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-interview-issue-402/ |archive-date=May 25, 2024 |access-date=May 25, 2024 |website=[[Alternative Press Magazine]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="liner notes">{{cite AV media notes |title=Growing Up |people=The Linda Lindas |publisher=[[Epitaph Records]] |year=2022 |type=liner notes |id=87875-1SLE}}</ref> Salazar described the pandemic as "super overwhelming", and noted that the band would wear masks and practice outside. She said that practicing "helped [her] mind to think about something else" and made it easier to put her emotions into a song.<ref name="tozzi2">{{Cite magazine |last=Tozzi |first=Lisa |date=February 1, 2022 |title='We're Putting a Piece of Ourselves Out There': The Linda Lindas Talk <nowiki>'</nowiki>''Growing Up''<nowiki>'</nowiki> on Debut LP |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-growing-up-debut-album-1291851/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308073231/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-growing-up-debut-album-1291851/ |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |access-date=April 30, 2024 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2020, near the beginning of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Mila had what she described as her first experience of racism. She had an encounter with a boy at school who backed away from her upon discovering she was Chinese; he had been told by his father to stay away from Chinese people.<ref name="guardian">{{Cite web |last=Levin |first=Sam |date=May 24, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas on their viral song Racist, Sexist Boy: 'It's good to let the anger out and scream' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/may/24/the-linda-lindas-interview-racist-sexist-boy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607123536/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/may/24/the-linda-lindas-interview-racist-sexist-boy |archive-date=June 7, 2023 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref><ref name="hawkins2">{{cite news |last=Hawkins |first=Derek |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Teen rockers fire back at anti-Asian comments with a viral punk anthem: 'Racist, Sexist Boy' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/05/21/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529131541/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/05/21/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy/ |archive-date=May 29, 2021 |access-date=March 21, 2024 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> Mila subsequently met with Wong on a five-hour [[Zoom (software)|Zoom]] call, during which they wrote "Racist, Sexist Boy".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Dunlea |first=Reed |date=June 4, 2021 |title='The First Time' With the Linda Lindas on 'Racist, Sexist Boy' and DIY Punk |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy-diy-punk-first-time-video-1178515/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406191845/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy-diy-punk-first-time-video-1178515/ |archive-date=April 6, 2024 |access-date=June 16, 2024 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Growing Up'' was recorded and mixed at Music Friends, Carlos de la Garza's backyard studio.<ref name="nugent"/><ref name="ranta">{{cite magazine |last=Ranta |first=Alan |date=June 20, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas Tap Into Youthful Punk Potential on ''Growing Up'' |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_linda_lindas_growing_up_album_review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205015818/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_linda_lindas_growing_up_album_review |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |magazine=[[Exclaim!]]}}</ref> Recording sessions lasted from June to October 2021.<ref name="liner notes"/> == Composition == === Lyrics === ''Growing Up'' consists of 10 standard songs and a cover of [[the Blue Hearts]]' Japanese-language song "[[Linda Linda]]" on the bonus edition. The Linda Lindas split songwriting duties, with each member contributing to the writing. The album is centered on themes of growing up, discovering oneself,<ref name="mtv">{{Cite web |title=The Linda Lindas Are <nowiki>'</nowiki>''Growing Up''<nowiki>'</nowiki> And Making A Statement |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/7r2rde/linda-lindas-growing-up-album-interview |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430145413/https://www.mtv.com/news/7r2rde/linda-lindas-growing-up-album-interview |archive-date=April 30, 2024 |access-date=April 30, 2024 |publisher=[[MTV]] |language=en}}</ref> and [[anxieties]] that arise in adolescence.<ref name="moreland" /> At the time of its release, each band member was under 18.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Hartzog |first=Oscar |date=March 15, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas Drop Siouxsie Sioux-Inspired Clothing Capsule |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/the-linda-lindas-opening-ceremony-clothing-collection-1321555/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527181839/https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/the-linda-lindas-opening-ceremony-clothing-collection-1321555/ |archive-date=May 27, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2024 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The first song, "[[Oh! (The Linda Lindas song)|Oh!]]", is about feeling unheard.<ref name="tozzi2" /> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' editor Lisa Tozzi says the title track "celebrates the intense friendships [...] and simple pleasures of youth, but also nods to the very normal desire to speed through the scary and awkward parts of adolescence".<ref name="tozzi2" /> The song "Talking to Myself" has been described as an "anxiety spiral",<ref name="moreland" /> however, its lyrics express resilience against severe anxiety.<ref name="mtv" /> Salazar wrote "Nino" about her cat of the same name; she felt that Nino was jealous that she had previously written a song about her other cat, Monica, which appeared on the Linda Lindas' eponymous EP (2020).<ref name="whitaker">{{Cite web |last=Whitaker |first=Marisa |date=December 1, 2021 |title=Hear The Linda Lindas' New Song About A Cat Named 'Nino' |url=https://www.spin.com/2021/12/linda-lindas-nino/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001063804/https://www.spin.com/2021/12/linda-lindas-nino/ |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |access-date=March 27, 2024 |website=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]}}</ref> Feeling that Nino also wanted a song,<ref>{{Citation |title=The Linda Lindas – 'Nino' |date=December 1, 2021 |work=[[Epitaph Records]] |url=https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/nino |access-date=March 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003225805/https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/nino |archive-date=October 3, 2023 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref> Salazar wrote the song "Nino" for him.<ref name="skinner">{{Cite web |last=Skinner |first=Tom |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Listen to The Linda Lindas fierce, feline-inspired new single 'Nino' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-linda-lindas-new-single-nino-listen-3109736 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126021634/https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-linda-lindas-new-single-nino-listen-3109736 |archive-date=January 26, 2024 |access-date=March 27, 2024 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> The Spanish-language "{{Lang|es|Cuántas Veces|italic=no}}", while centered around feeling left out, also has a theme of acceptance.<ref name="mtv" /> "[[Racist, Sexist Boy]]" is an [[anti-racist]] song.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Jones |first=Damian |date=May 21, 2021 |title=LA teen punk band The Linda Lindas go viral with anti-racist anthem 'Racist Sexist Boy' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/la-teen-punk-band-the-linda-lindas-go-viral-with-anti-racist-anthem-racist-sexist-boy-2946182 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606003058/https://www.nme.com/news/music/la-teen-punk-band-the-linda-lindas-go-viral-with-anti-racist-anthem-racist-sexist-boy-2946182 |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |access-date=March 21, 2024 |magazine=[[NME]]}}</ref> === Music === ''Growing Up''{{'s}} genre has been classified as [[punk rock]],{{Efn-la|As discussed by ''[[Kerrang!]]''{{'s}} Jake Richardson,<ref name="richardson"/> ''Flood''{{'s}} Josh Hurst,<ref name="hurst"/> and ''[[Exclaim!]]''{{'s}} Alan Ranta.<ref name="ranta"/>}} [[pop-punk]],<ref name="moreland" /> and [[power pop]].<ref name="hurst">{{Cite web |last=Hurst |first=Josh |date=April 11, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas, ''Growing Up'' |url=https://floodmagazine.com/106338/the-linda-lindas-growing-up/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413210640/https://floodmagazine.com/106338/the-linda-lindas-growing-up/ |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=July 14, 2022 |website=[[Flood (magazine)|Flood]]}}</ref> Critics have compared the album's sound to [[riot grrrl]], such as ''[[The Skinny (magazine)|The Skinny]]'' editor Tony Inglis who says that it "channel[s] riot grrrl fury and [...] catchy [[garage pop]] melodies".<ref name="inglis" /> The opening track, "Oh!", has been compared musically to [[Josie and the Pussycats (soundtrack)|the soundtrack]] of the film ''[[Josie and the Pussycats (film)|Josie and the Pussycats]]'' (2001),<ref name="moreland" /> as well as [[Joan Jett]] and [[Ramones]].<ref name="ranta" /> The song "Nino" contains elements of power pop and is similar to the music of [[La Luz (band)|La Luz]] and [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]].<ref name="ranta" /> "{{Lang|es|Cuántas Veces|italic=no}}" has been noted for its [[bossa nova]] influences.<ref name="ranta" /> "Racist, Sexist Boy" has commonly been compared to riot grrrl sound.{{Efn-la|As discussed by ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]''{{'s}} Augusta Battoclette,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Battoclette |first=Augusta |date=June 4, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas make their TV debut with 'Racist, Sexist Boy'—watch |url=https://www.altpress.com/the-lindas-lindas-jimmy-kimmel-performance/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Alternative Press Magazine]]|archive-date=December 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204123754/https://www.altpress.com/the-lindas-lindas-jimmy-kimmel-performance/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Consequence of Sound]]''{{'s}} Wren Graves,<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2021 |title=Watch Young Rockers The Linda Lindas Resurrect Riot Grrrl for Viral Song 'Racist, Sexist Boy' |url=https://consequence.net/2021/05/watch-the-linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boys/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |work=[[Consequence of Sound]]|language=en-US |archive-date=June 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605092351/https://consequence.net/2021/05/watch-the-linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boys/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Washington Post]]''{{'s}} Derek Hawkins,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hawkins |first=Derek |date=May 22, 2021 |title=Teen rockers fire back at anti-Asian comments with a viral punk anthem: 'Racist, Sexist Boy' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/05/21/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286 |archive-date=May 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529131541/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/05/21/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''[[Exclaim!]]''{{'s}} Allie Gregory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tween Girl Band the Linda Lindas Are Breaking the Internet with Their Viral Hit 'Racist, Sexist Boy' |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/tween_girl_band_the_linda_lindas_are_breaking_the_internet_with_their_viral_hit_racist_sexist_boy |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Exclaim!]]|language=en |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205020702/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/tween_girl_band_the_linda_lindas_are_breaking_the_internet_with_their_viral_hit_racist_sexist_boy |url-status=live }}</ref>}} == Packaging == [[File:The Linda Lindas at Rock am Ring, 2022.jpg|alt=Multiple images of the Linda Lindas performing|thumb|283x283px|The Linda Lindas ({{Abbr|L-R|Left to right}}): Lucia de la Garza, Eloise Wong, Mila de la Garza, and Salazar]] The album cover is a photograph of paper dolls designed by Wong; she cut the dolls freehand, intending for them to represent the band members as cats.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ryzik |first=Melena |date=March 9, 2022 |title=Punk Rock's New Hope: The Ferocious, Joyful Linda Lindas |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/arts/music/the-linda-lindas-growing-up.html |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214023909/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/arts/music/the-linda-lindas-growing-up.html |archive-date=December 14, 2023 |access-date=May 2, 2024 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The photograph was taken by Zen Sekizawa, a friend of the band, who worked for hours to create the appropriate lighting for the dolls.<ref name="unboxing">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRoNGn48M60 |title=The Linda Lindas – {{'-}}''Growing Up''{{`}} Vinyl Unboxing |date=July 15, 2022 |last=The Linda Lindas |language=en |access-date=May 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502153509/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRoNGn48M60 |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> Cutouts resembling those on the album cover are included as an insert for the [[Vinyl record|vinyl pressings]] of the album.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Cut, stand, and play!|people=The Linda Lindas|publisher=[[Epitaph Records]]|year=2022|type=insert|id=87875-11N}}</ref><ref name="unboxing" /> == Release and promotion == === Singles and music videos === ''Growing Up'' was released on April 8, 2022, by [[Epitaph Records]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 8, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas – ''Growing Up'' |url=https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/growing-up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203202035/https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/growing-up |archive-date=February 3, 2024 |access-date=February 3, 2024 |website=[[Epitaph Records]]}}</ref> The album spawned four singles, "[[Oh! (The Linda Lindas song)|Oh!]]", "Nino", "Growing Up", and "Talking to Myself". "Oh!" was released as a single preceding the album on July 21, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |date=July 21, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas – 'Oh!' |url=https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/oh |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803010200/https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/oh |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |access-date=February 5, 2024 |website=[[Epitaph Records]] |publisher=}}</ref> Its music video for was directed by Ryan Baxley,<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nazareno |first=Mia |date=July 21, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas Follow Up 'Racist, Sexist Boy' With New Song 'Oh!' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9604571/linda-lindas-new-song-oh/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721193201/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9604571/linda-lindas-new-song-oh/ |archive-date=July 21, 2021 |access-date=July 21, 2021 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> and featured skateboarder [[Ray Barbee]] taking pictures of the Linda Lindas using a [[Polaroid camera]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Josh |date=July 21, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas release single 'Oh!' with energetic new visual–watch |url=https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-oh/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210012053/https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-oh/ |archive-date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=March 26, 2024 |website=[[Alternative Press Magazine]]}}</ref> The second single, "Nino", was released on December 1, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |date=December 1, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas – 'Nino' |url=https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/nino |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003225805/https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/nino |archive-date=October 3, 2023 |access-date=February 5, 2024 |website=[[Epitaph Records]] |publisher=}}</ref> The music video for "Nino" was animated by Rob Fidel, and the [[storyboard]] was created by Salazar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brimstin |first=Chelsea |date=December 1, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas pay tribute to a black cat on new punk single 'Nino' |url=https://indie88.com/the-linda-lindas-pay-tribute-to-a-black-cat-on-new-punk-single-nino/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118184946/https://indie88.com/the-linda-lindas-pay-tribute-to-a-black-cat-on-new-punk-single-nino/ |archive-date=January 18, 2022 |access-date=March 27, 2024 |website=[[Indie88]]}}</ref><ref name="whitaker" /> It features Nino, Salazar's pet [[Siamese cat]], hunting in the desert.<ref name="whitaker" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Carys |date=December 1, 2021 |title=The Linda Lindas' 'Nino': Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2021/12/the-linda-lindas-nino-stream/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126215936/https://consequence.net/2021/12/the-linda-lindas-nino-stream/ |archive-date=January 26, 2022 |access-date=March 27, 2024 |website=[[Consequence of Sound]]}}</ref> "Growing Up" and "Talking to Myself" would follow as the third and fourth singles on February 1 and March 2, 2022, respectively.<ref name="delgado">{{Cite web |last=Selgado |first=Sara and |date=February 2, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas Are Back With New Single 'Growing Up' |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/linda-lindas-announce-first-full-length-album-with-new-single-growing-up-watch-video |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508203105/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/linda-lindas-announce-first-full-length-album-with-new-single-growing-up-watch-video |archive-date=May 8, 2024 |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=[[Teen Vogue]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="paul">{{Cite magazine |last=Paul |first=Larisha |date=March 2, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas Face Off With Vengeful Dolls in 'Twilight Zone'-Themed 'Talking to Myself' Video |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-talking-to-myself-video-1314804/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601010123/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-talking-to-myself-video-1314804/ |archive-date=June 1, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2024 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Fashion designer [[Humberto Leon]] directed the music video for "Growing Up", which features the band playing dress-up.<ref name="delgado"/> The music video for "Talking to Myself", also directed by Baxley, was inspired by [[The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series)|''The Twilight Zone'']] episode "[[Living Doll (The Twilight Zone)|Living Doll]]" and features the band's doll collection.<ref name="paul"/> "Why" had a music video release on May 6, following the release of the album. The video, directed by Elizabeth Ito, is a tribute to the film ''[[The Decline of Western Civilization]]'' (1981). It also features a cameo from [[Bikini Kill]] singer [[Kathleen Hanna]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Kwase |title=The Linda Lindas drop 'Why' music video featuring Kathleen Hanna cameo—watch |url=https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-why-kathleen-hanna/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611213430/https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-why-kathleen-hanna/ |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Alternative Press Magazine]] |language=en-US}}</ref> A live version of "Racist, Sexist Boy" was released as a single on May 27, 2021. It contains material from the Linda Lindas' live performance at the [[Los Angeles Public Library]]. The song went on to win Best Punk Record at the [[2022 Libera Awards]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=June 17, 2022 |title=Japanese Breakfast, Arlo Parks & More Win Big at 2022 A2IM Libera Awards (Full List) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-a2im-libera-awards-full-winners-list-1235089384/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912193801/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-a2im-libera-awards-full-winners-list-1235089384/ |archive-date=September 12, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> It was also nominated for [[Kerrang! Award for Best Single|Best Song]] at the 2022 [[Kerrang! Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 18, 2022 |title=Vote now in the Kerrang! Awards 2022 |url=https://www.kerrang.com/vote-now-in-the-kerrang-awards-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518080016/https://www.kerrang.com/vote-now-in-the-kerrang-awards-2022 |archive-date=May 18, 2022 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |website=[[Kerrang!]]}}</ref> === Touring === Throughout April 2022, the Linda Lindas performed in Los Angeles and New York City alongside [[Jawbreaker (band)|Jawbreaker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Soutar |first=Elise |date=February 1, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas Announce Debut Album ''Growing Up'', Share Title Track |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-linda-lindas/the-linda-lindas-announce-album-growing-up-share-s |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202011628/https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-linda-lindas/the-linda-lindas-announce-album-growing-up-share-s/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=May 26, 2024 |website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]}}</ref> Following the release of the album, the band performed a ''[[Tiny Desk (Home) Concert]]'' at the [[Los Angeles Public Library]], where they had previously performed their live version of "Racist, Sexist Boy".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lorusso |first=Marissa |date=April 11, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas: ''Tiny Desk (Home) Concert'' |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/04/11/1089430554/the-linda-lindas-tiny-desk-home-concert |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117033600/https://www.npr.org/2022/04/11/1089430554/the-linda-lindas-tiny-desk-home-concert |archive-date=January 17, 2024 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |publisher=[[NPR]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Colón |first=Izzy |date=April 11, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas Hit the L.A. Public Library (Again) for ''Tiny Desk (Home) Concert'' |url=https://www.spin.com/2022/04/the-linda-lindas-tiny-desk-concert/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604112011/https://www.spin.com/2022/04/the-linda-lindas-tiny-desk-concert/ |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=April 11, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas Go Back to the Library For Ripping ''<nowiki>'</nowiki>NPR Tiny Desk (Home)' Concert'' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/linda-lindas-library-npr-tiny-desk-home-concert-1235057583/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326164553/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/linda-lindas-library-npr-tiny-desk-home-concert-1235057583/ |archive-date=March 26, 2024 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The band also appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'', performing their song "[[Oh! (The Linda Lindas song)|Oh!]]".<ref name="lane">{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Kwase |title=The Linda Lindas perform 'Oh!' on 'The Tonight Show'—watch |url=https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-tonight-show-2022-tour-dates/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208031445/https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-tonight-show-2022-tour-dates/ |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Alternative Press Magazine]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The Linda Lindas embarked on a tour from June to October 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Linda Lindas Collaborate With Members of Bikini Kill and The Raincoats on 'Lost in Thought' |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-linda-lindas/the-linda-lindas-collaborate-with-members-of-bikin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609050959/https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-linda-lindas/the-linda-lindas-collaborate-with-members-of-bikin/ |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]}}</ref> with shows alongside [[Japanese Breakfast]], [[Bacchae (band)|Bacchae]], and [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]].<ref name="lane" /> == Critical reception == {{Music ratings | rev10score = 3.5/5<ref name="erwann">{{cite web|author=Erwann S|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/84746/The-Linda-Lindas-Growing-Up/|title=Review: The Linda Lindas – Growing Up|work=[[Sputnikmusic]]|date=April 25, 2022|access-date=February 5, 2024|archive-date=February 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212023713/https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/84746/The-Linda-Lindas-Growing-Up/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ADM = 7.8/10<ref name="adm">{{cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/13243/The-Linda-Lindas-Growing-Up.aspx|title=Growing Up by The Linda Lindas reviews|publisher=[[AnyDecentMusic?]]|date=n.d.|access-date=February 5, 2024|archive-date=February 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205151234/http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/13243/The-Linda-Lindas-Growing-Up.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> | MC = 80/100<ref name="mc"/> | rev1 = [[AllMusic]] | rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="yeung">{{cite web|last=Yeung|first=Neil|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/growing-up-mw0003663415|title=The Linda Lindas – Growing Up|work=[[AllMusic]]|publisher=[[RhythmOne]]|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204163846/https://www.allmusic.com/album/growing-up-mw0003663415|url-status=live}}</ref> | rev2 = ''[[DIY (magazine)|DIY]]'' | rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="tipple">{{cite magazine|last=Tipple|first=Ben|date=April 8, 2022|title=The Linda Lindas – Growing Up review|url=https://diymag.com/review/album/the-linda-lindas-growing-up-album-review|magazine=[[DIY (magazine)|DIY]]|access-date=February 5, 2024|archive-date=August 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803050009/https://diymag.com/review/album/the-linda-lindas-growing-up-album-review|url-status=live}}</ref> | rev3 = ''[[Exclaim!]]'' | rev3score = 8/10<ref name="ranta"/> | rev4 = ''[[Kerrang!]]'' | rev4score = 4/5<ref name="richardson">{{cite magazine|last=Richardson|first=Jake|date=April 7, 2022|title=Album review: The Linda Lindas – Growing Up|url=https://www.kerrang.com/album-review-the-linda-lindas-growing-up-punk-rock|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204221454/https://www.kerrang.com/album-review-the-linda-lindas-growing-up-punk-rock|url-status=live}}</ref> | rev5 = ''[[The Line of Best Fit]]'' | rev5score = 7/10<ref name="fit">{{Cite web |last=Williams|first=Tom|date=April 5, 2022|title=Growing Up is a propulsive statement of intent from The Linda Lindas |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/reviews/albums/the-linda-lindas-growing-up-album-review |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[The Line of Best Fit]] |language=en-US |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207104035/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/reviews/albums/the-linda-lindas-growing-up-album-review |url-status=live }}</ref> | rev6 = ''[[Loud and Quiet]]'' | rev6score = 7/10<ref name="laq">{{Cite web |title=The Linda Lindas – Growing Up – Album Review |url=https://www.loudandquiet.com/reviews/the-linda-lindas-growing-up/ |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Loud And Quiet]] |language=en-US |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207104035/https://www.loudandquiet.com/reviews/the-linda-lindas-growing-up/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | rev7 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' | rev7score = 8.0/10<ref name="moreland">{{cite web|last=Moreland|first=Quinn|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/the-linda-lindas-growing-up/|title=The Linda Lindas: Growing Up Album Review|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=April 7, 2022|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=January 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121232317/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/the-linda-lindas-growing-up/|url-status=live}}</ref> | rev8 = [[Robert Christgau]] | rev8score = {{Rating-Christgau|hm1}}<ref name="christgau"/> | rev9 = ''[[The Skinny (magazine)|The Skinny]]'' | rev9score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="inglis">{{cite magazine|last=Inglis|first=Tony|date=April 5, 2022|title=The Linda Lindas album review: Growing Up|url=https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/the-linda-lindas-growing-up|magazine=[[The Skinny (magazine)|The Skinny]]|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=August 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814131114/https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/the-linda-lindas-growing-up|url-status=live}}</ref> | rev10 = ''[[Sputnikmusic]]'' }} ''Growing Up'' received generally favorable reviews. {{Metacritic album prose|Growing Up|3=80|4=10}}<ref name="mc">{{cite mc|id=growing-up/the-linda-lindas|title=Reviews for ''Growing Up'' by The Linda Lindas|type=music|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204163846/https://www.metacritic.com/music/growing-up/the-linda-lindas|url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly, aggregator [[AnyDecentMusic?]] assigned the album a score of 7.8/10 based on 15 critic reviews.<ref name="adm"/> ''Growing Up'' has been described as a simple, catchy, and enjoyable album. Jake Richardson at ''[[Kerrang!]]'' called it an enjoyable album that shows "there is more to come".<ref name="richardson" /> ''[[The Skinny (magazine)|The Skinny]]'' editor Tony Inglis called it "a light-of-foot album" that has simple concepts and fun [[riff]]s.<ref name="inglis" /> Critic [[Robert Christgau]] gave the album a one-star honorable mention ({{Rating-Christgau|hm1}}), saying that on the album, the Linda Lindas "get down to {{sic|biz|ness}}" and citing "Racist, Sexist Boy", "Fine", and "Nino" as highlights.<ref name="christgau">{{cite web |last=Christgau |first=Robert |author-link=Robert Christgau |year=2022 |title=Album: The Linda Lindas: ''Growing Up'' |url=https://www.robertchristgau.com/get_album.php?id=18004 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227155139/https://www.robertchristgau.com/get_album.php?id=18004 |archive-date=February 27, 2024 |access-date=February 27, 2024}}</ref> Neil Z. Yeung of [[AllMusic]] called the album a "ridiculously catchy burst of wide-eyed, youthful anthems".<ref name="yeung" /> ''[[DIY (magazine)|DIY]]'' editor Ben Tipple commented that with ''Growing Up'', the Linda Lindas show that they are "more than a viral moment", and noted that they put together a political message with fun music.<ref name="tipple" /> ''[[The Line of Best Fit]]'' writer Tom Williams calls the album a demonstration of the Linda Lindas' talent, though he notes it may feel rushed due to the band members' eagerness.<ref name="fit" /> The album's production, such as producer Carlos de la Garza, has also been discussed. ''[[Loud and Quiet]]'' criticized the production quality, calling the combination of the guitar and bass tracks a "mound of sludge".<ref name="laq"/> On the other hand, Alan Ranta at ''[[Exclaim!]]'' praised the album for its production, while also noting that rather than mailing [[Demo (music)|demos]] to record labels, the Linda Lindas had access to Carlos, as he is Mila and Lucia's father.<ref name="ranta" /> Quinn Moreland of ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' noted that since ''Growing Up'' was produced by the father of two band members, critics may call it [[nepotism]],<ref name="moreland" /> though Erwann S. of ''[[Sputnikmusic]]'' said that the Linda Lindas simply took an opportunity they were offered.<ref name="erwann" /> === Year-end lists === ''Growing Up'' appeared on multiple lists in 2022. ''[[Good Morning America]]'' ranked ''Growing Up'' as number 38 on their list of the "50 best albums of 2022."<ref name="raible"/> ''Kerrang!'' rated it number 48 on a similar list,<ref name="beebee"/> while No Ripcord rated it as number 34.<ref name="norip list"/> Lisa Tozzi of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' ranked it number 7 in "Best Music of 2022",<ref name="tozzi rank"/> and Samantha B of Punknews ranked it number 7 on her "Top 10 LP's of 2022".<ref name="samantha"/> ''Growing Up'' also appeared on ''[[Loudwire]]''{{'s}} "Best Rock + Metal Debut Albums of 2022" list.<ref name="loudwire"/> {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Rankings for ''Growing Up'' |- ! Publication !class="unsortable"| Accolade ! Rank |- |''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]'' | The 55 best albums of 2022<ref>{{cite magazine |date=December 12, 2022 |title=The best albums of 2022 |url=https://www.altpress.com/best-albums-2022/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215214927/https://www.altpress.com/best-albums-2022/ |archive-date=December 15, 2022 |access-date=February 11, 2024 |magazine=[[Alternative Press Magazine]]}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"| * |- |''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' |The 50 best albums of 2022 so far<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-albums-2022-so-far/amber-mark-three-dimensions-deep/|title=Best Albums of 2022 So Far: Top 50|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=June 6, 2022|access-date=February 11, 2024|archive-date=June 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624175618/https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-albums-2022-so-far/amber-mark-three-dimensions-deep/|url-status=live}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"| * |- | ''[[Good Morning America]]'' | 50 best albums of 2022<ref name="raible">{{Cite news |last=Raible |first=Allan |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Review: 50 best albums of 2022 |url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/review-50-best-albums-2022-95172844 |access-date=February 11, 2024 |work=[[Good Morning America]] |archive-date=December 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229145046/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/review-50-best-albums-2022-95172844 |url-status=live }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;" |38 |- | ''[[Kerrang!]]'' | The 50 best albums of 2022<ref name="beebee">{{cite magazine |last1=Beebee |first1=Steve |author-link=Steve Beebee |last2=Carter |first2=Emily |last3=Hickie |first3=James |last4=Law |first4=Sam |last5=Morton |first5=Luke |last6=Richardson |first6=Jake |last7=Ruskell |first7=Nick |last8=Sutherland |first8=Mark |last9=Thomas |first9=Olly |date=December 19, 2022 |title=The 50 best albums of 2022 |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-50-best-albums-of-2022-nova-twins-ithaca-bob-vylan-ghost-slipknot-rammstein-denzel-curry-architects-lorna-shore |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230104153156/https://www.kerrang.com/the-50-best-albums-of-2022-nova-twins-ithaca-bob-vylan-ghost-slipknot-rammstein-denzel-curry-architects-lorna-shore |archive-date=January 4, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2024 |magazine=[[Kerrang!]]}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|48 |- |''[[Loudwire]]'' |Best Rock + Metal Debut Albums of 2022<ref name="loudwire">{{cite web |last1=Staff |first1=Loudwire |date=December 8, 2022 |title=Best Rock + Metal Debut Albums of 2022 |url=https://loudwire.com/best-rock-metal-debut-albums-2022/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930062612/https://loudwire.com/best-rock-metal-debut-albums-2022/ |archive-date=September 30, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2024 |website=[[Loudwire]] |language=en}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|* |- |''[[NME]]'' |The 25 best debut albums of 2022<ref>{{Cite web |last=NME |date=December 12, 2022 |title=The 25 best debut albums of 2022 |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/the-25-best-debut-albums-of-2022-radar-3363501 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |website=[[NME]]|language=en-GB |archive-date=May 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514143329/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/the-25-best-debut-albums-of-2022-radar-3363501 |url-status=live }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|* |- | No Ripcord | The 50 best albums of 2022<ref name="norip list">{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2022 |title=The 50 Best Albums of 2022 |url=https://www.noripcord.com/features/50-best-albums-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221130700/http://www.noripcord.com/features/50-best-albums-2022 |archive-date=December 21, 2022 |access-date=February 11, 2024 |website=[[No Ripcord]]}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|34 |- |[[Punknews]] |Samantha B's Picks: Top 10 LP's of 2022<ref name="samantha">{{Cite web |last=Punknews.org |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Best of 2022 – Samantha B's Picks |url=https://www.punknews.org/review/17836/best-of-2022-samantha-bs-picks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508200646/https://www.punknews.org/review/17836/best-of-2022-samantha-bs-picks |archive-date=May 8, 2024 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |website=[[Punknews]] |language=en |issn=1710-5366}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|7 |- |''[[Rolling Stone]]'' |Best Music of 2022 (Lisa Tozzi)<ref name="tozzi rank">{{Cite magazine |last=Stone |first=Rolling |date=December 27, 2022 |title=Best Music of 2022: Staff Picks |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/best-music-2022-rolling-stone-staff-albums-1234643961/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228033526/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/best-music-2022-rolling-stone-staff-albums-1234643961/ |archive-date=December 28, 2022 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|7 |- |''[[Tape Op]]'' |The Rest of the Best List 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Rest of the Best List 2022 |url=https://tapeop.com/blog/2023/08/26/rest-favs-list-2022/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514143329/https://tapeop.com/blog/2023/08/26/rest-favs-list-2022/ |archive-date=May 14, 2024 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |website=[[Tape Op]]}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|* |- |''[[Under the Radar (magazine)|Under the Radar]]'' |Top 100 Albums of 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=Under the Radar Magazine |url=https://www.undertheradarmag.com/lists/under_the_radars_top_100_albums_of_2022_part_1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224031140/https://www.undertheradarmag.com/lists/under_the_radars_top_100_albums_of_2022_part_1 |archive-date=December 24, 2022 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |website=[[Under the Radar (magazine)|Under the Radar]]}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|41 |- class=sortbottom | colspan="3" scope="row" style="text-align:center; font-size:10pt;" |(*) denotes an unranked list |} == Track listing == {{Track listing | headline = ''Growing Up'' track listing | title1 = [[Oh! (The Linda Lindas song)|Oh!]] | length1 = 2:35 | writer1 = {{hlist|Lucia de la Garza|Mila de la Garza|Bela Salazar|Eloise Wong}} | title2 = Growing Up | length2 = 3:06 | writer2 = L. Garza | title3 = Talking to Myself | length3 = 2:22 | writer3 = M. Garza | title4 = Fine | length4 = 2:02 | writer4 = Wong | title5 = Nino | length5 = 1:49 | writer5 = Salazar | title6 = Why | length6 = 2:19 | writer6 = Wong | title7 = {{Lang|es|Cuántas Veces|italic=no}} | length7 = 3:13 | writer7 = Salazar | title8 = Remember | length8 = 3:39 | writer8 = L. Garza | title9 = Magic | length9 = 2:36 | writer9 = {{hlist|L. Garza|M. Garza}} | title10 = [[Racist, Sexist Boy]] | length10 = 1:49 | writer10 = {{hlist|M. Garza|Wong}} | total_length = 25:35 }} {{Track listing | headline = Japanese release and digital bonus edition<ref>{{cite magazine |date=April 8, 2022 |title=世界を席巻するティーンエイジ・バンド THE LINDA LINDAS(ザ・リンダ・リンダズ)が 待望のデビュー・アルバム「''GROWING UP''」を 本日デジタル・リリース! |trans-title=The world-beating teenage band THE LINDA LINDAS releases their long-awaited debut album ''GROWING UP'' digitally today! |url=https://bigmouth.co.jp/music/1182.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229154149/https://bigmouth.co.jp/music/1182.html |archive-date=February 29, 2024 |access-date=February 29, 2024 |magazine=[[Bigmouth (magazine)|Bigmouth]] |lang=ja}}</ref><ref name="apple">{{Citation |title=''Growing Up'' (Bonus Edition) by the Linda Lindas |date=May 16, 2023 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/growing-up-bonus-edition/1689012691 |access-date=March 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107235030/https://music.apple.com/us/album/growing-up-bonus-edition/1689012691 |archive-date=November 7, 2023 |url-status=live |publisher=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> | title11 = [[Linda Linda]] | length11 = 2:34 | writer11 = [[Hiroto Kōmoto]] | total_length = 28:09 }} == Personnel == Credits are adapted from the [[liner notes]] of ''Growing Up''.<ref name="liner notes"/> {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} === The Linda Lindas === * Bela Salazar – guitar, vocals * Eloise Wong – bass guitar, vocals * Lucia de la Garza – guitar, vocals * Mila de la Garza – drums, percussion, vocals === Additional musicians === * Lil' Dude{{efn-la|Lil' Dude is a cat;<ref name="skinner"/> however, he is still credited in the liner notes.<ref name="liner notes"/>}} – piano on "Nino" === Technical personnel === * [[Carlos de la Garza (music producer)|Carlos de la Garza]] – producer, [[Audio engineering|engineer]], [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixer]] * [[Dave Cooley]] – [[Mastering (audio)|mastering]] * Sergio Chavez – engineer * Matt Maroalakos – engineer * Alec Wingfield – engineer {{col-2}} === Packaging === * Wendy Lau – design * Eloise Wong – cover paper art * Zen Sekizawa – cover photo, sleeve background photos * Albert Licano – photography * Alice Baxley – photography * [[Humberto Leon]] – photography{{Efn-la|Credited as "Cat eye photos"}} * [[Batsheva Hay|Batsheva]] – outfits * [[Opening Ceremony (brand)|Opening Ceremony]] – outfits * Thy Mai – hair * Valerie Vonprisk – cat eye makeup * Littlerock Nia – additional hair, makeup * Michael Meeks Silva – additional hair, makeup {{col-end}} == Charts == {|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+Weekly chart performance for ''Growing Up'' ! Chart (2022) ! Peak<br />position |- ! scope="row"| US [[Top Album Sales]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="zellner">{{Cite magazine |last=Zellner |first=Xander |date=July 27, 2022 |title=Black Midi Tops Emerging Artists Chart, Thanks to ''Hellfire'' Debut |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/black-midi-hellfire-emerging-artists-chart-1235118611/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516193044/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/black-midi-hellfire-emerging-artists-chart-1235118611/ |archive-date=May 16, 2024 |access-date=May 16, 2024 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |quote=The Linda Lindas launch at No. 4, thanks to their debut studio album ''Growing Up'', released via [[Epitaph Records|Epitaph]]. The set debuts at No. 19 on [[Top Album Sales]] (5,000 sold) and No. 10 on [[Vinyl Albums]] (4,000).}}</ref> |19 |- ! scope="row"| US [[Vinyl Albums]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="zellner"/> |10 |- ! scope="row"| [[Oricon Albums Chart|Japanese Albums]] ([[Oricon]])<ref name="oricon"/> | 49 |- ! scope="row"| [[Billboard Japan Hot Albums|Japanese Hot Albums]] (''[[Billboard Japan]]'')<ref name="billboardjp">{{cite web|url=https://billboard-japan.com/artists/detail/993069|title=ザ・リンダ・リンダズ|website=[[Billboard Japan]]|language=ja|access-date=May 2, 2024|archive-date=February 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201151709/https://billboard-japan.com/artists/detail/993069|url-status=live}}</ref> | 92 |- ! scope="row"| Japanese Top Album Sales (''[[Billboard Japan]]'')<ref name="billboardjp"/> | 47 |- {{album chart|Scotland|54|date=20220610|rowheader=true|access-date=March 19, 2024}} |- {{album chart|UKIndependent|15|date=20220616|artist=Linda Lindas|rowheader=true|access-date=May 26, 2024}} |- ! scope="row"| [[UK Independent Album Breakers Chart]] ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref name="occ">{{Cite web |title=''Growing Up'' - Linda Lindas {{!}} Official Charts |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/linda-lindas-growing-up/ |access-date=June 30, 2024 |publisher=[[Official Charts Company]] |language=en |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526162448/https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/linda-lindas-growing-up/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |4 |- {{album chart|UKDigital|32|date=20220415|artist=The Linda Lindas|rowheader=true|access-date=June 30, 2024}} |- ! scope="row"| UK Vinyl Albums ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref name="occ"/> |37 |- ! scope="row"| UK Album Sales ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref name="occ"/> |60 |- ! scope="row"| UK Physical Albums ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref name="occ"/> |51 |- ! scope="row"| UK Record Store ([[Official Charts Company|OCC]])<ref name="occ"/> |14 |} == Release history == {| class="wikitable" |+Release history for ''Growing Up'' !Region !Date !Label !Format !Catalog |- | rowspan="2" |Various |April 8, 2022 | rowspan="4" |[[Epitaph Records|Epitaph]] |[[Digital download (music)|Digital download]] | rowspan="2"|— |- |May 17, 2023<ref name="apple"/> |Digital download (bonus edition) |- |United States |April 8, 2022 |CD, [[LP record|LP]] |87875<ref name="yeung" /> |- |Japan | rowspan="2" |June 3, 2022 | rowspan="2" |CD |STCD-0004<ref name="oricon">{{cite web|title=The Linda Lindas' works|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/888680/products/|publisher=[[Oricon]]|access-date=May 2, 2024|language=ja|archive-date=May 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502184020/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/888680/products/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |Europe | rowspan="2" |Epitaph Europe |7875-2<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Growing Up'' by the Linda Lindas, CD with lotofmusic |url=https://www.cdandlp.com/en/the-linda-lindas/growing-up/cd/r1734936022/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523142902/https://www.cdandlp.com/en/the-linda-lindas/growing-up/cd/r1734936022/ |archive-date=May 23, 2024 |access-date=May 23, 2024 |website=[[Cdandlp]]}}</ref> |- |June 24, 2022 |LP |7875-1<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 24, 2022 |title=The Linda Lindas – ''Growing Up'' (2022, Vinyl) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/23730857-The-Linda-Lindas-Growing-Up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208031556/https://www.discogs.com/release/23730857-The-Linda-Lindas-Growing-Up |archive-date=February 8, 2024 |access-date=March 24, 2024 |website=[[Discogs]]}}</ref> |} == Notes == {{notelist}} == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Discogs master}} * {{MusicBrainz release group}} {{Authority control}} {{The Linda Lindas}} [[Category:The Linda Lindas albums]] [[Category:2022 debut albums]] [[Category:Album chart usages for BillboardAlbumSales]] [[Category:Album chart usages for BillboardVinyl]] [[Category:Album chart usages for Oricon]] [[Category:Albums produced by Carlos de la Garza (music producer)]] [[Category:Epitaph Records albums]] [[Category:Japanese-language albums]] [[Category:Punk rock albums by American artists]] [[Category:Spanish-language albums]] __INDEX__'