Reviews (page 5 of 8)
Fun album, some bad ass chicks rocking with some fun samples. Cool early 2000s rock that is a good time and nostalgic as heck.
Fun, edgey, and unique White Stripes adjacent alternative rock sounding. Borrows lots of 80's elements like 3 part spoken chorus' in unison. Not quite harmonic, but not abrasive. Occasional use of synths made this an enjoyable experiment. I'm happy to enjoy this more, but I can't be overly critical. Its just a good album. Not breathtaking, or a masterpiece. Cool for '99, cool for the big '26.
Enjoyable
This was an interesting listen. I had passing familiarity with Kathleen Hanna and Bikini Kill, but was never really a listener to Riot Grrrl. This is a rather weirder band. The straight ahead punk guitar and drum sound with very direct chant-sung lyrics is pretty good, but then the layered electronic and speech samples distort it into something unique and distinct. I think I liked this a lot, but I feel like I need a few more listens to be sure.
Decent.
it's got a couple of great songs on it, and it's an important contribution to punk music. it's just not as compelling as it thinks it is. still, people interested in the history of punk and subgenres like dancepunk should give this a spin
7/10
Honestly I didn’t mind this at all, although the glass shattering effects hurt my ears. I did not like that. -1 point for the glass effect
Tiger go grrrrl
Enjoyed the raw vibe but nothing something I would listen to regularly.
Le Tigre’s debut album feels like feminism, ‘90s alternative, and The Go-Go’s were fed through a meat grinder and stitched back together into something uniquely their own. It was fine for a single listen, but I can’t see myself coming back to it.
It was interesting and had it some nice moments. I can’t really remember much about it today, though, so it can’t have made much of an impression.
I like the riot grrrl aesthetic and aims, but never found that the music was quite my bag. That said, there is a time when I would have ‘deceptacon’ on many a mixtape as it is a great song and fit with a lot of the dance punk stuff I was into at the time (I think there was a DFA remix of it that was great too). The album doesn’t quite match that high though and eventually peters out by the end.
Actually quite fun. I love the bass sound. But I couldn't stop thinking about their pro-Hillary song "I'm With Her" and how, while these songs are obviously better, they're basically made of the same parts. Not just musically, but lyrically. It's all so 2010s. So I guess they were ahead of their time, just to a time that was arguably worse. At least for this kind of thing.
Linda Le Tigre was Len Houmous’ 16th wife. 2.6 1/12 Deceptacon
General style is something I enjoy, and I can see the potential that Le Tigre eventually became but it's not quite there yet.
who hit the reack to the ding dong
Would of gave 4 but I only added a couple also thats literally weston long hair picture
very punk very rock very indie very women very fem this was pretty fun and a good length
Overall: 2.5 (rounded to 3) Consistency: 2.5 Originality: 3 Enjoyment: 2.5 Virtuosity: 2
Deceptacon is a very fun opener. It’s very of its time. 3.5 rounding down
*Would give this a 3.5 if I could *I love the lo-fi, low production and gritty vocals that make the punk sound *It just doesn't hook me to give it a four or above....not sure how much I would actually re-listen
Love the classic punk vibes and the carefree nature of the lyrics/singing. Solid 3/5 album for me
Spiky. And angry. Quite probably rightly so
I wasn't really sure what to expect. The album cover and very brief information I read about the artist had me fearing the worst. In general it was not my sort of "thing" at all, but although I didn't actually find myself getting into it there were more than a few tracks that I actually enjoyed. QUite a few absolute wankstains too.
Nice one but a little bit out of date nowadays. Still fun to listen to though.
Fun catchy riffs How do people talk about music
Not bad
75
Cool for '99
It's mostly fun and upbeat. Some decent songs, but there are many that are repetitive and kind of get lost in the grand scheme. Liked the Giuliani dig. 3/5 Might listen again
Quirky fun punk
It's decent, a pretty good feminist and punk adjacent album. It has a good few high points, and this will really work for a lot of people. It's just simply, not really my thing tbh. I like parts of this and the more genre mixing style tracks click more with me. But overall it's not really something I would be coming back to. Give it a try though, it may be your thing. Maybe if I had a metro card... Fav Track: Deceptacon
They're angry about something, but I like it.
There were some pleasant jams on Le Tigre. I can say that the thing that left the biggest impression on me was how the album has two distinct parts. The first being more punk and dance-oriented, while the latter ventures into more experimental territory. That alone makes it a worthwhile listen. The structure of the songs is simple but effective. It’s punk, but it also has a message, and at times it can even feel lo-fi, which makes for an interesting combination alongside the angst and energy present throughout many of the tracks. I can’t say all of it is great, but I also wasn’t waiting for it to end. I really enjoyed "My My Metrocard" and "Slideshow at Free University".
3.5/5, probably the most I've enjoyed punk musically
Probably the closest I’ve gotten to enjoying punk. 7/10, would perhaps listen again
Le Tigre’s self‑titled debut is a jittery, neon‑colored blast of electro‑punk energy — the kind of record that feels like it was stitched together from zines, protest flyers, and thrift‑store keyboards. It’s clever, political, and defiantly DIY, but it also has a habit of getting on your nerves just when you’re starting to settle into its groove. What Works “Eau d’Bedroom Dancing” steals the whole album. It’s the rare moment where the band’s lo‑fi charm, emotional clarity, and melodic instincts line up perfectly. Sweet, strange, and quietly hypnotic. The production is intentionally scrappy, but in a way that gives the album personality rather than making it feel unfinished. When the band leans into their playful side, the record feels alive — like a late‑night art project that suddenly turned into a party.
Was getting some Japanese Breakfast vibes here. A bit grating but still fun.
I liked this quite a lot!
Álbum divertido, cheio de camadas e samples legais. Gostei muito da parte eletrônica das musicas e do fuzz da guitarra (os vocais me cansaram do meio pro final do álbum). Só faltou mais músicas que nem a primeira.... 3.5/5
Dans ma tête, le punk aurait toujours du être un truc comme ça.
Cool riot grrrl
Original
Dit is best wel catchy, zoals veel bands uit de Riot Grrrl movement. Het is geen album van de lange adem, want de energie ebt wel weg vanaf 'My My Metrocard', maar desalniettemin best vermakelijk. 7/10 Highlights: Deceptacon Phanta Eau D'Bedroom Dancing
Boven verwachting plezierig. Lekker punk, geen heilige huisjes en af en toe toch het typische geluid van de jaren 90 in verwerkt. Zoals met het gebruik van samples in Slideshow at Free University. De plaat begint heel ruig en wordt steeds kalmer, maar daarmee niet perse saai, het genre veranderd gewoon. Deze plaat past niet in een hokje maar heeft allerlei genres en decennia gemist in een plaat met een (feministische) boodschap. Ruig en een beetje raar, voor dit soort gekke dingen zit ik op dit platform. 7/10 Deceptacon Phanta
Lowkey agitational.
Legendarisk intro. Blir litt mye av det samme.
Fun and interesting, but ultimately not something I'll put into the rotation. Good backing sound while cleaning the bathroom.
I listened to this shit while riding an E Bike through North East DC and I've never felt cooler in my damn life.
Maybe Im biased because I know the sentiment behind these songs, but I am always open to listening to women screaming... i think. When I first realised that I much preferred listening to men screaming than women screaming I got a bit disgusted with myself for holding double standards, so maybe I rate these angry female albums higher than my actual enjoyment because I feel the need to make up for it.
First time I listened to this, I despised it, the second time I began to appreciate it a bit more but I still have no idea what is going on or what they're going on about. Might as well be in a foreign language and I'd still have about the same level of understanding. Definitely liked the first half of the album more, it felt a bit wackier but then maybe I got tired of them by the second half, these people are a bit exhausting to spend time with.
Never heard of Le Tigre before. It's interesting, fun would be the word that describes this album. The spiritual successors of Poly Styrene and XRay Spex put to pop music.
446/1089 - This is for sure dance punk music.
Very groovy, but not that good.
Kinda reminded me a bit of the B-52’s at times.
Some things never change. Rudy Giuliani is still a fucking jerk.
Solid
Not too bad.
Cool album, very high energy. Very 90s alt rock. Good listen.
Dig Kathleen Hanna, bikini kill and riot grrl writ large, but this project I find I like less. Was pumped to see it on the list but Deceptacon is by far the high point on the album and its track 1. I want to like the rest of the album more but it just sounds pretty sophomoric and high schooly.
The instrumentation is quirky and vibrant, but I never really cared too much for the singer. Something about her just kind of annoys me. I wish I was more into it because I like the message in the songs but I just find a lot of them grating, especially The The Empty. I appreciate this more than I enjoy it, even if it's not bad.
This was a really fun mash-up of a lot of genres I didn't expect to find here. Yes it's punk but there was plenty of early punk and electronic music on the front end and Os Mutantes on the back end. Bonus points for the album cover from Spongebob Squarepants. Really liked the electronic touches that seemed more in place in the late 70s/early 80s than the late 90s. Probably a 3.5
Starts strong and then tapers pretty quickly. A lot of catchy hooks and riffs; it's a fun mash-up of styles.
Pas trop mon style
13/20 Sans que l'album m'ait transcendé, je dois dire que j'ai trouvé certaines choses intéressantes. Je pense que je reecouterai l'album
I really liked this! Can’t believe I never heard any of this before!
First song was great. Album themes were up my street (especially the anti-Guiliani song). But then it became more punk than I care for and I didn't enjoy it that much. The Cassavetes song was rather undermining of any class tradition (I had to look him up). Still, I appreciated it and liked enough to give it a 3 even if I don't think I'll listen again.
A pretty good album, I liked Decptacon and Phanta the most.
Un classique du genre Girl Rock avec des voix hurlant et criant sur une instrumentale rock fin 90/début 2000. Deceptacon est dans mon top50 all time et porte en partie cet album. Je l'apprécie tout de même avec quelques bons morceaux.
Has its moments, not my style
Pink flaps brother
I only knew the one track before listening to this, Deceptacon, and none of them were as good.
Half way through the first track, I knew that my challenge buddy @boopidoo would be 5 staring this one! I'd love to vote it up a bit, but it's just not my thing! We are building a playlist with a single song from all our 5-star albums, I wonder which one she will pick!
Always pushing the envelope of melody
Good, but i could use a bit more taste. Unsalty.
Alright
I’ve heard of these guys. May know a track. Cool stuff.
Used to listen to Bikini Kill a fair bit. This is different but just as cool
566/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
OK.
Is this like Bananarama got guitars and started doing riot music? Maybe. It dissolves in the second half and wears out its welcome by the end, which is not good since the album is rather short. Then again, it is an interesting experience. If only the singing was better than the wailing.
6/10
Some cool ideas here. I really liked the “eau de bedroom dance” song… some songs really annoyed me though. 2.5 in reality
Great energy. Opener was an absolute banger!
Nice sounding “lady rock and roll” as my daughter puts it. I gave it a couple of listens and enjoyed it, though maybe didn’t have any major takeaways from it.
The retro vibes are strong, but this still sounds fresh. 3.35/5
Insgesamt energiegeladenen Electro‑Punk, der sofort ins Ohr geht, aber nicht immer hängen bleibt. Einige Tracks zünden stark, andere wirken repetitiv. Interessant ist „Deceptacon“, der bekannteste Track des Albums. Der Song gilt als feministische Kampfansage und kritisiert die Oberflächlichkeit der Popkultur sowie die Entpolitisierung subversiver Bewegungen Mit seinem aggressiv-tanzbaren Sound wurde er zu einer Schlüsselnummer des Electroclash und prägte die politische Ästhetik der Band nachhaltig.
Light 3,5
28/02/2026 *1. deceptacon - know this already! love the bass/guitar.... *2. hot topic - bass is nice again. like the drums. love the horns. guitar just started, reaaallly nice. scratching :) david wojnarowicz!!!! 3. what's yr take on cassavetes - already know this one as well... vocals are a bit annoying at times.... love the barking at the end. personally love cassavetes <3 *4. the the empty - noisy... bit industrial.. lyrics are very brett easton ellis. can't decide if i love or hate the vocals lol. love the stopping and starting. *5. phanta - just realised i've heard this one before lol. love the chorus. beeping is nice. radio speaking reminds me abit of booming and zooming. great ending. 6. eau d'bedroom dancing - bass is great!!! love the guitar. not massive on the vocals.... bit boring. 7. let's run - like the morse code? beeping at the start. not massive on this one either. more what i was worried about when i got this album. where has the bass gone??? vocals and lyrics are a bit on the annoying side. 8. my my metrocard - very 60s... like the keyboard and the drums. lyrics and vocals are a bit grating. *9. friendship station - like the beat of this. love the guitar. nightclubbing vibes. 10. slideshow at free city - bit repetitive. not massive on this one. 11. dude yr so crazy!! - like the bass. not sure if i like this one or not... definitely interesting, maybe just not my thing? *12. les and ray - more poppy... vocals are a little bit grating. love the doo-doo-s in the instrumental. sweet! know a few le tigre (and bikini kill) songs and, although i like them, was a bit worried that a whole album of them would be a bit preachy and the vocals would start grating. although the vocals did start grating in my least fvourite songs, i didn't find it overly preaching. was surprisingly poppy! really loved the first five songs, but kindof fizzled out towards the end after eau d'bedroom dancing.
Not huge into pop/punk, but a pretty solid album overall with some really fun lyrics.
Album generates: vague recognition. First track: ah its these guys, i like this track. Later on: i dig the vibe and enjoyed the album but it peaked early and ran out if steam quickly!
Nice
oh that song??
Only listened to 3/4 of the album but quite enjoyed it. Riot Grrl - a genre I didn't even know existed - an underground feminist punk movement that started in Olympia and Seattle. Should re-visit as it was fun, but also not something I would really listen to outside this project. 3.5
Oh this is some fun punk rock. This was probably used in Apple commercials. Deceptacon being the big hit. Otherwise the album is ok.
Not the best album but still a pretty decent one
Immaculate vibes. Good stuff, not my go-to style, but I'm very glad I got to hear this, a couple damn fine tunes.
For 1998, it feels both derivative and cutting edge at the same time. Lots of 70s and 80s art rock/Kim Gordon influences, but also forbears the sounds of Sleater-Kinney and the like. A couple of cool tunes to throw on the DJ sets once in awhile.
Their debut album. Indie Rock / Punk. Deceptacon is a really catchy opening and the album's best song. The album has a lot of good tones and beats. Musically it is very good, lyrically it is a bit preachy, but at least they have authentic feelings and ideas and aren't doing a late 90s Spice Girls.
The first four tracks were ok at best. Just typical punk from that time period. From "Phanta" onward, "Self Titled" gets better. "My My Metrocard" is a nice throwback to '60s garage rock. I would say something about the vocals, but it's punk, so they don't matter. 3 stars for "Self Titled".
Dit is nieuw voor mij. Ik kan de meeste liedjes wel appreciëren
interesting punk album, worth a listen
Fast, abrasive and youthful. Starts off strong with the punky and bouncy 'Deceptacon' and continues with many tracks in the same vein. Besides the post-punk influenced, 'Eau d'bedroom Dancing,' none of the other tracks particularly grab my attention, drifting by in a wash of angsty, poppy vibes. Lyrically, there is a lot there to enjoy. Sonically, the lo-fi charm starts to wear out its welcome.
Good driving rock with punk elements. I hear a lot of influence on the girl rockers of today in this one. Favorite track: Phanta
I wasn’t totally convinced when it started. The opening track has an intensity to the vocals that feels like they’re trying just a bit too hard. But as the album went on, I have to admit it started to win me over. The mix of attitude, lo‑fi electronics, and that unmistakable riot‑grrrl edge has a certain charm once you let it sink in. It’s messy, energetic, and has a real sense of purpose running through it. I probably won’t return to it — it didn’t quite land in the “must hear again” category for me — but as a one‑off listen, it ended up being a decent, surprisingly engaging experience.
Deceptacon heel goed, de rest minder
3.5 probably needs more listens to become a 4
When I first saw the band was called Le Tigre, I braced myself for another album in a foreign language. Turns out my worries were totally misplaced. Their self-titled record instantly brought to mind classic 1960s girl groups, along with the catchy energy of The Bangles and The Go-Go's. Super fun and enjoyable listen overall.
I simply cannot imagine a world where this is deemed an album one should hear before dying, ahead of a single album by The Gathering.
Great live at the time, record hasn't aged so well as the memories
Ok, ima zabavan vibe ali nista special. 6/10 Najbolja pisma: Hot topic
Genius! Misogynist! I've really only heard Deceptacon before, and its a good start to the album. I found a lot of the album fun with a range of energy. Really liked The The Empty. Overall, maybe 6.2/10. Messiah! Alcoholic!
Fun feminist dance-punk
Fun
I would describe this as "punk electronica rock". It was certainly an interesting listen. I enjoyed a few songs, but it got a little repetitive. If I'm looking for a better version of something similar, I'd look to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Overall above average, but probably won't be listening again. 3/5
This was fun music, fun performances. Lyrics were less "fun" but I think that's a big part of the point. Am I exactly the target audience or am I exactly not the target audience? Probably both, depending on the tune and the take.
going to georgia...
Frenetic, fast, and furious. This is good head bopping/a pump up album for workouts and something I'll return to. Top tracks: "Deceptacon," "Slideshow at Free University," "Let's Run," "What's Yr Take on Cassavetes"
--Deceptacon...smashing opener --Hot Topic...more of a groove this time. it's nice. well, until they start name dropping --What's Yr Take on Cassavetes...they have opinions on John Cassavetes. at least it's direct --The the Empty...angry punk. nice energy --Phanta...something a little more pop. Hanna's voice cuts right through. cool keyboards, too --Eau d'Bedroom Dancing...we slow things down. I don't mind a change of pace at this point, this is just a little boring --Let's Run...this is fun. sounds like a callback to "Deceptacon" but it's different enough to be its own thing --My My Metrocard...a fun garage bop --Friendship Station...this is surprisingly funky. could see it as a needle drop in a Tarantino movie --Slideshow at Free University...a sound collage. meh --Dude, Yr So Crazy!...this isn't really a song. more of a list of quotes by people that would call themselves hipsters --Les and Ray...I like the Casio sounds
Never heard of this before, is this some kind of feminist dance punk? Actually not too bad, some very cool tracks, but I don't like a lot of drum machine beats here, probably mid 3 stars for me.
3/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/le-tigre/le-tigre/ I get how this is an influential album (they did the listing of famous people year before James Murphy would in Losing My Edge), but it doesn’t scratch the same itch for me that its influenced artist do. Also never really like Deceptacon.
Cool.
Classic NYC alternative, could use a little more variety in th sound.
Hätte Potenzial, ist aber auf Dauer ziemlich anstrengend. 2 1/2.
They’re ok.
01) Deceptacon - 8,0 02) Hot Topic - 8,0 03) What's Yr Take on Cassavetes - 7,5 04) The The Empty - 7,0 05) Phanta - 7,0 06) Eau d'Bedroom Dancing - 7,0 07) Let's Run - 7,0 08) My My Metrocard - 7,5 09) Friendship Station - 8,0 10) Slideshow at Free University - 8,0 11) Dude, Yr So Crazy! - 8,0 12) Les and Ray - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,54 (75/100) Current ranking: 333/791
Great opening track. But avtad repetitive after that.
Dritkult når de lager gøy dance-punk med fuzzy riff. Dessverre er det ikke noe som treffer i nærheten av like hardt som Deceptacon. Ikkesåkult når de skrur ned tempo og lager mer "experimentelle" låter som What's Yr Take on Cassavetes og Dude Yr So Crazy. Blander Le Tigre ofte litt sammen med The Go! Team, og sistnevnte er sterkere.
Altså, det låter jo dritkult, men det står og faller veldig på låtene. Dessverre er det ikke alle låtene som funker. Det starter knallsterkt med "Deceptacon", men ofte høres låtene litt påtatt ut. At det virker mer som det er viktig å høres ut som man er kul og skranglete. Jeg ender opp med å direkte kjede meg på låter som "Dude Yr So Crazy" og "Friendship Station". Men må nevne "Eau d'bedroom dancing" og "What's Yr Take On Cassavetes" som høydepunkter. Heldigvis er plata kort, som gjør den mid istedet for kjip.
This is really fun.
Las mismas dos formulas en distintas fonts, divertido pero no volveria. Bastante goofy en algunos momentos pero bastante iconico en otros, un punto medio diriamos
Punk rock girls 🤘
This was weird but I’m glad we finally got a female album!!!
I love every one of these songs individually, but I tire of them fairly quickly as an album. Perfect mixtape fodder, boring album.
Outside of the hit, nothing really jumped out at me. Still a good listenable albume
Fun, dancy punk, pop, and lo-fi electronics. Mix is a little thin at times, but a decent album overall. Eau d'Bedroom Dancing is a standout.
good music, it’s a lil crazy but very original never heard something like it but probably not my style ,still added 2 songs to my library
An early 2000’s album that didn’t start well but became enjoyable
They sound a bit like the B-52’s. It was ok.
Enjoyed!
Good fun, probably have to be in the right mood but nice range of genres. Highish 3 but not quite a 4 for me.
50/50. Mood dependent.
Pretty fun
Interesting
An interesting mix of punk, grunge, and electronic elements. Overall, I'd say it's decent
Never heard of them, was better than I expected
Overall: 6/10 I've loved the song Deceptacon for the past 15 years, but for some reason I never wanted to explore any more of Le Tigre's music. Possibly because it always felt like Kathleen Hanna's side project to Bikini Kill. With that being said, there's a lot of fun to be had with this album. I love punk music that makes you want to dance. I don't think all of the songs are mind blowing, but it's a good time. Fav Song: Deceptacon
Bitvis tröttsamt pubertalt och töntigt, men det är det å andra sidan mycket musik som är. Jag tycker att denna är rätt mycket hit and miss. Bitvis fungerar det hyfsat bra, trots (eller ska man kanske säga tack vare) den minst sagt egna sången. Deceptacon är ett bra exempel som är en rätt cool låt. Bitvis är det dock också rätt dåligt och sången blir snarare plågsam. Får bli en trea för att jag tycker att unikheten ändå ska premieras.
I'm starting to think that every single all female punk band will appear on this list. Not that I'm complaining. Well, I might be. Can you imagine if we had to endure every all male girl group (known colloquially (and alliteratively) as "Boy Bands")?? That's a lot of punctuation for one bone-headed statement. So what I know about music would struggle to fill about 4 paragraphs, and I'm now 339 reviews into this thing. Several format changes and about 90 0 to 1 star efforts, and I have officially run out of things to say. Was this good? Was this bad? Am I too dim to tell the difference? Some of this did feel like I missed a few days in class at free university. Thanks America for destroying that pipedream. Now I come to you as a community college dropout that still has about 10 years left on my loan writing horrible reviews of albums that I actually think are really good. Why do I think they're good? We didn't cover that in my program. 3.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Slideshow at Free University, Dude Yr So Crazy!!, Les and Ray
Sometimes pop punk, sometimes B52’s vibes, sometimes indie/alt rock. I prefer the indie rock sounds more than anything else. Notable tracks include Deceptacon, Hot Topic, Phanta, Eau D’ Bedroom Dancing, Friendship Station, Les and Ray.
Lots of cool stuff here. 3.49
Kinda raw, pop-ey
Propuestas interesantes, tracks divertidos
I had fun listening to this short, punky album that starts with such a bang. Deceptacon is the best, and by far most popularly known song, I also enjoyed Hot Topic. The instrumentation is completely unique, and the style is really consistent throughout the album. However, at times I found some of the tracks repetitive and overall I feel like the album isn't long or complicated enough to be more than 3/5.
High energy entertaining album Standout songs: Deceptacon My my metro card
This album was just okay for me.
An interesting one.
It was ok , couple of decent songs but not my sorta thing
More alternative, this time with an electronic tinge. It starts off strong but the quality across the album ends up being pretty inconsistent. Still enjoyed it, more my type of music, but lots of short gimmicky songs, need 1 or 2 more big hitters.
***An ok, fun album. Easy listening.
C’était sympa, je connaissais que la première. Je vais sans doute pas revenir dessus .. Les messages politiques du groupe sont intéressants et importants/ nécessaires !
C'était ok, quelques pistes sympa notamment la première que je connaissais deja 3/5
Le Tigre’s debut album is a blast — short, sharp, and full of energy. ‘Deceptacon’ remains the absolute standout, a track that bursts with attitude and immediacy. The rest of the album, while consistently engaging, never quite matches that explosive opener. Still, it’s a fun time overall.
Cool message and cool music. It is quite an interesting style with many 90s influences but also seems timeless. The tone of the singing is so unique especially coupled with the guitar riffs. The yelling can be a bit annoying at parts but works in some.
Surprisingly good / fun / interesting. Sounds like a few different eras all in one. Girl punk at its best.
3/5
This was fine
It's like an 80s girl band ... but in 1999
first song is a banger the rest not so much Would I listen again: no, does that make me a misogynist Deserves to be on this list: yes 3.2
I like it - it’s pretty cool, so I will definitely listen to this again
Good fast paced pop rock.
I want to start this review with some background info and then a question. So, the band behind this album, Le Tigre, was very much so a feminist band. Obviously, none of the band's members are men, so you're not really getting pro-man songs here. This is made more obvious when you know the woman behind the whole operation, Kathleen Hanna, who had already made a name for herself in the music world through her prior band, Bikini Kill. This brings me to my question. Why is there not a Bikini Kill album on this list? They were THE defining riot grrrl band! How are they not here? Whatever. At least Le Tigre is good. I liked this album. It's not great or anything, but it's certainly enjoyable. The style is fierce and fun but not super repetitive. The singing isn't my favorite, but not bad either. The songs are solid. "Deceptacon" is probably the highlight, but others make for good listens. The writing is mostly good, with a solid amount of politics included for good measure. How am I supposed to dislike an album that calls Rudy Giulani a fucking jerk? They're right! I don't really see myself going back to this very much in the future, but I'd say I'm glad I listened to it. It's kind of around DEVO territory for me, so I'll give it the same score that I gave to them, that being a high 3/5.
Pretty good stuff. I like the complexity to the songwriting.
3.5 Fun, Will listen to again
*Le Tigre’s* self-titled album is a lively mix of pop and punk energy. I didn’t mind it at all — some tracks are surprisingly catchy, with bold, fun beats and sharp attitude. It’s quirky, energetic, and definitely worth a listen.
Fun album but got a little stale for me by the end. Favorite track was Deceptacon for me.
Not what I had on my head as Le Tigre. Liked the punky sound. Dreading to find out they’ve done an advert for Matalan. 3.5 rounded down
I'm stumped on what to expect from this album when looking at the cover. Looks to be an indie act likely erring on the side of twee pop. It probably has a bossa nova influence if I'm to really go off the deep end with my predictions. I've never heard of this band, so I guess I've nothing more to do than crack this album open. Punk. Riot grrrl. Hmm. I was right somewhere along the line, wasn't I? This album is a good bit of fun - it's been waaaaaaaay too long since I last heard something which was within my microhemisphere of interest. In doing a cursory search for this album on the Internet, I uncovered an article mentioning this album in comparison to The Dismemberment Plan's Emergency & I, which makes great deal of sense. Both albums have the same unhinged atmosphere and strange instrumentals. I should give this album another go sometime down the road - Emergency & I bugged the hell out of me the same way this album did, though it was also the first album I grew to truly appreciate. "Deceptacon" is a good opener. I'm a fan of those grungy, muffled, extremely 90s guitars, and the snappy percussion gives the song a nice, weightless feel. I'm mixed on the garbled guitars that appear intermittently throughout the track, though it isn't enough to dampen my appreciation. "The the Empty" is pretty good. I enjoy the intense guitarwork and spastic vocals. "Phanta" is also a good cut. Big fan of how the guitars complement the mellow vocals during the chorus, as well as how the guitars contrast with the almost-industrial sound they adopt during the verses. "Let's Run" isn't really my thing, though it sounds like there's a morse code message hidden throughout the track, which is interesting. Always knew I should have sat down and learned morse code so I could uncover trivial details about an extreme minority of songs. "Friendship Station" is good. A very cool, sleek instrumental, and I enjoy the more relaxed vocals. Admittedly, the repetitious vocals grind my gears the longer they go on, though I shant complain. "Dude Yr so Crazy!!" is pretty cool. I like how the sound falls somewhere between relaxed and on edge. "Les and Ray" is a solid closer. Again, I appreciate the relaxed sound, and the vocal style is pretty sweet. Checking the book. A wide sampling of genres. That's about it, really. I'm not sure how distinguished this album is within the riot grrrl genre, but I quite liked this. It's pretty out there and unique, and I think riot grrrl is worthy of preservation as an interesting subgenre of punk. I cosign this inclusion.
Another fun one.
Cool
Was thinking the first half of the album is a 2 but I liked the second half more. A couple songs I might save but a few that I really wasnt a fan of.
Le Tigre is a freaking fever dream with some catchy songs. I despise the screeching vocals but thankfully not every track had those. Most did though. In spite of that I found myself enjoying the album. It's full of cool sounding music made from traditional and non-traditional instruments and it's definitely unique. Standouts were "Hot Topic," "Phanta," and "Les and Ray" It was pretty cool but I probably won't listen to this again. 3/5.
So much Scott Pilgrim vibes. Messy, all over the place. Not bad, not great, just okay.
Mhm angry electronic riot grrrl energy. Not amazing with a morning coffee and a read but generally very nice.
Alright 3/5
Good album, not really special for me but nice
Going into this, I’d never heard of Le Tigre or their self-titled debut album—so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found was an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, record. It’s packed with catchy, politically charged pop songs that are both fun and sharp in their messaging. Highlights for me included Eau d’Bedroom Dancing, Friendship Station, and Let’s Run—all infectious tracks with memorable hooks and lyrics. One quirky moment: the riff in Les and Ray kept reminding me of the Only Fools and Horses theme tune, and once I noticed it, I couldn’t un-hear it. Overall, I’d happily return to this album. It’s clever, catchy, and enjoyable throughout. Favourite track: Let’s Run and Friendship Station Least favourite track: Honestly, everything is worth a listen. Album artwork: A cool cover that fits the vibe.
Nice little surprise. Kind of punky. Kind of sassy. Very political. Not perfect but I’ll listen again.
Prolly not a group I'll spend a lot of time with, but I enjoyed the encounter, especially the way they are more than just a punk middle finger to whatever but show their genuine appreciation for bubble gum pop.
I’ve always been a little on the fence about this album. It doesn’t totally work for me, but when it hits, it hits big. “Deceptacon” is one of my go-to “dance in the kitchen like no one is watching” songs, and “Eau D’ Bedroom Dancing” is on my shortlist of unused songs that have not yet but will one day (mark my words) soundtrack a killer scene in some prestige TV show. The lyrics throughout the whole album are delightful too. There’s a lot to recommend, but the jangle pop doesn’t work for me on many tracks. Still, Kathleen Hanna is a goddess and four stars would be warranted for “Deceptacon” alone.
Positively surprised.
Pop/punk with a girl power message. The songs are pretty catchy and the band as a trio works well. I would listen again. It has the potential to grow on me. 3.5 if possible.
This was a fun album even if it’s one I probably wouldn’t listen to again. As someone who also hates Rudy Giuliani I really related to “My My Metrocard”.
2.5/5
Quite fun but fell apart for me a bit by the end. That first track was great. It sounded like a real mix of stuff from multiple decades.
Recognized them by the first song but not after that. Happy I listened, fun energy
Le femme punk
Such a beautiful cross section of punk rock. This album is really significant to how the sound of punk evolved into the 2000s. The lyrics are meaningful and pretty on beat for this genre. The vocals totally ruined this album for me personally though. She uses the same voice in every song and has no flexibility. 7/10
3.5 - really unique album
really like this album but it’s not that good. first song is incredible all the songs feel a little weak compared to it. it’s a shame bc i really enjoyed deceptacon
Ok
This is a fun album. It's pretty loud and the vocals can be a bit screetchy but a good listen and glad it's on the list. Had only ever heard Deceptacon before and that's a great song. 6/10 (3/5)
Pleasantly funky.
You know when something's perfect, and people say 'no notes'. Well I have no notes for this album. But not because it's perfect. Because it is extremely unnoteworthy.
Okay. Fine.
It's okay. Bit basic though. Don't think I'd listen again in any hurry. Favourite tracks: Deceptacon (for the cool guitar and 'how are you'? bit), Phanta.
The first half of this album is strong, but it starts to lag near the end. Not typically a problem, but at 34 minutes it's a surprising problem to appear.
I find the lyrics a bit cringe and the singer's voice annoying. It's fine when singing a melody but when shouting it grates a bit Really repetitive lyrics Although I love the backing music, it give me Hives vs Blondie vibes 60s throwbacks, love the tempo. My my metrocard is a good track Love the variety of music. It feels quite fun and poppy, lots of gimmicks that aren't terrible 3 or 4, can't decide This one never made it to the UK, I can kind of see why
Very DIY. Some clunkers, but some good stuff too.
Goes from good to bad in both instrumentals and vocals
I enjoyed this
This album is like the rich girl at school, who has come back from summer holidays having developed a new edgy personality. She’s confidently getting in your face, challenging you about the wrongs of the world. She raises some pretty valid points, but at the same time her dad dropped her off in a Mercedes Benz before heading to his law firm where he is a named partner.
Interesting, intense and mostly enjoyable. I’ve gotta be in the right mood for this kind of thing, but I still enjoyed it
Deceptacon was great but didn’t find myself wanting to come back to this one. Good energy and I like the spirit but just wasn’t doing much for me.
Ahhhh The Deceptacon women! Okay, let’s see what else they’ve got… I don’t know what the name is for this style (femme kitch pop/rock?!) but they have it locked. Not sure it’s an album I’d go to regularly, but for this groove and feel, it’s a winner (3.5)
Macht schon Laune. Gefühlt sind die meisten Lieder aber eher Ideen als komplett fertige Lieder. Ich mag den roughen Sound von solchen Punk Liedern eigentlich sehr gerne aber an einem Punkt wird es leicht viel. Slideshow at free University klingt wie ein MF Doom Intro. Zum Ende kommt dann noch etwas mehr Abwechslung. 3/5
If Wet Leg were half decent
Solid listen.
Starts to just sound like noise after a while. Not terrible, not good. Simply average. Giving an extra star because my 2 year old son loved dancing to this album
Still holds up. Sharp, bratty, and fun. For me, this is the only Le Tigre album that exists, and honestly, that’s fine.
good punk-ish album👌🏼
not too bad. I hear Go-Gos and Talking Heads. Kinda punkish, kinda popish.
It’s decent. Some songs are very good. Others not. Inventive and catchy in places. Annoying and grating in others. So 3 stars.
Alright but a little repetitive.
Riot Grrrl is a crazy genre I've never heard of, but can picture the sound already. This is pretty fun and catchy a a couple songs in. Was wondering what their problem was with the director of The Notebook and Alpha Dog but it seems like its the elder Cassavetes. This band kinda reminds me of the 5,6,7,8's in a way. Frienship Station kinda rules. Not sure I'll be back but enjoyed that for what it was.
This one started strong, digging the vibe, then it got annoying extremely fast... Regarding the 5th track, piece of advice for aspiring songwriters: find a cool motive and the repeat it monotonously and relentlessly, your audience will learn to love it... It comes back from being annoying to some degree, but overall this is middle of the road... What I like: vocals, minimalistic arrangement, it is only 34 minutes long... What I don't like: monotonous and repetitive (within songs, not in between them)
Le Tigre attacks with claws out on their debut album. Pretty great punky, poppy, Cyndi Laupy tracks with heavy influence from the Go-Go's, Joan Jett, and Sleater-Kinney. The trio's play is simply structured but they add in a layer of mixing that elevates the songs. Lyrics and titles capture the late 90's well. I particularly like "Slideshow at Free University" for showcasing the sampling/mix skills. I don't have an opinion on Cassavetes but I'll check out his movies and more albums from these cats...3.37 stars.
I had a friend in high school who was into Le Tigre but I never got around to giving them a listen. Glad to indulge in their debut album. It started on a high note with Decepticon and while it didn't quite maintain that high it was still mostly fun, mostly unique and mostly entertaining. I think the 31 minute length played into their hand because this would be best consumed in short bursts. I get the sense Le Tigre would be a blast at a live show and outdo their studio/album versions. This one is definitely based on vibes so if you aren't in the right mood I don't think this would work. 2.84 stars
I have a lot of respect for girl punk although it’s a genre I don’t listen to much myself. Reminds me of bikini kill or girl riot or similar bands (even Semi Precious Weapons even though that’s boys). Some songs I could see myself putting in a playlist and raging to, but not sure if I’d listen to the entire album again
Whoa, first time I've listened to a song on my own that popped up later on the day's album selection. (My daughter played "Deceptacon" in the car in the morning.) I like Le Tigre a lot, but this album's hit or miss. Among the cred-conscious, this will be a controversial take, but I think their major-label album (This Island) is better.
Listen man, I GET IT. Okay, maybe I don't. But I do think there should be more songs about metrocards.
A lot of breaking glass? The first song is from Invincible so of course I love, the rest of the songs didn't do it for me
For 1999 the production quality could be a bit better, but it's not a bad album at all.
Interessant aber dann doch etwas zuviel Einsatz von Synthies. So war das halt damals.
strong 7
Thoughts before listening: Kathleen Hannah's post-Bikini Kill group. This was in big in the cool kids indie rock club that I never really fit in with while I was firmly hanging with the pop punk and jamband dorks. I don't know much about this music although I feel like its Kathleen's riot grrl style punk vocals with distorted guitars and electronic beats. Something like that maybe? Review: Why does Le Tigre have 5.7 million listens on Spotify while other 90s/00s indie rock groups are dropping quickly? Did one of their songs become a Tik Tok trend or something? Anyway, this is okay. Punk rock female vocals that are more shouted than sung with poppy style music, sometimes stealing from 60s girls groups but filtered through lo-fi indie rock/garage punk distortion. The sound on some of the songs is very reminiscent of the late 90s with samples and vibes similar to what someone like Beck or the Beastie Boys was doing around the same time. 3-stars
It’s kind annoying. I didn’t hate it, and musically it was pretty decent, but the singers voice simultaneously shrill yet bland. 2.5 stars if I could.
Some great tracks, but not enough for me to come back to that often
it was okay, some songs were pretty good.
Haven't heard this album before. Enjoyed the feminist message and the instrumentals were pretty nice. Heavy without sounding heavy. Wasn't the biggest fan of the vocal timbre but that's to be expected with punk. Glad I have listened to this album but I don't think I'll come back to it any time soon. 3/5
Not bad. Some cool stuff on here. A bit chaotic in a good way.
Started out great, but didn’t keep momentum. Averaging out all the songs I thought it was a good album, and it makes me wish I was at a house party concert in 1999 instead of being in my dad’s balls, but hey what can you do.
Pretty fun and unique. This style of music just isn't really for me.
Interesting listen! Much of this album felt like it was straight from Scott Pilgrim (see: Sex Bob-ombs) in that it was a sort of riot-punk vibe. Ultimately I like the 'vibe' of much of this album, with Deceptacon being the obvious standout, but I think the overall setlist leaves a bit to be desired. Things get a little repetitive (I literally thought the album had started over at 'Let's Run)' making this a hard one for me to come back to for a full re-listen.
Das Debütalbum Le Tigre der gleichnamigen US-amerikanischen Band erschien 1999 und wurde im Modern Recording Studio in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, produziert. Die Mitglieder Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman und Sadie Benning verbanden hier Elemente aus Punk, Electro und Indie-Rock zu einem eigenständigen Sound. Die Aufnahmen fanden teilweise auch in Proberäumen und Wohnungen statt, was dem Album eine rohe und unmittelbare Klangästhetik verleiht. Musikalisch bewegt sich das Album zwischen elektronischen Beats, Gitarrenriffs und Lo-Fi-Elementen. Songs wie „Deceptacon“ und „Hot Topic“ sind prägnant und thematisieren politische sowie gesellschaftliche Fragen. Weitere Titel wie „My My Metrocard“ und „What's Yr Take on Cassavetes“ setzen sich mit urbanen Themen auseinander. Insgesamt bietet Le Tigre einen Einblick in die Verbindung von Musik und politischem Ausdruck. Das Album zeigt, wie musikalische Mittel genutzt werden können, um gesellschaftliche Themen anzusprechen, ohne dabei an Eingängigkeit zu verlieren.
Silly fun. What was cassavetes anyway.
fun album - reminds me of x-ray spex 3/5 #musicsky #musicchallenge #albumsky
Meh. Like deceptacon
I started listening and thought "Wow, this is Definitely Not Bikini Kill", only to learn that this was Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill fame. At least she's consistent, I don't love riot grrrl music but I can recognize that what they're doing here is exactly what *someone* is looking for
Lots of jams in here, but also lots of filler. Rings of Sleigh Bells and other noise pop type acts that I am a fan of, but it felt like it drags in the middle. Love the Guiliani shade, though.
bopz. not my style but the album is kinda fun
This album cover *also* looks like one of my poorly rasterized middle school artworks (mixed with Spongebob). Being from the 90s, that tracks. I mostly associate Le Tigre with the alphabetically inclined hit dramas The OC and The L Word, but I never listened to them (or Bikini Kill) straight up, mainly because punk has too much yelling for me. Not my favorite genre. Lyrics are good though. And I appreciate that the songs are short. So I will round up to a 3 (although I will never listen to this again) :) Highlights: 'Hot Topic', 'What's Yr Take on Cassavetes', 'Slideshow at Free University', 'Les and Ray' (all the non-yellers!)
I was really looking forward to this album because I LOVE Deceptacon. The rest of it isn’t as good as that song though
Yeah this is pretty interesting. Kind of electronic punk. There's some really cool songs here it just kinda sounds the same at parts
Great blend of 60s pop, 70s punk, 90s girl rock. None of those things are superbly done, but they all come together to make a really good album. The first song that Spotify played when the album was over was Hole “Violet” and it made me think that if Le Tigre had that level of production that they probably could’ve been a huge success. 6.8/10 #41/1001
6/10
There's some pretty fun songs but several are a bit annoying, I could see why it's on the list though.
deceptacon is a classic and the rest of the songs sounds vaguely like it
Super original, sometimes silly while also feeling very true to the band and honest. I appreciated the spoken word and randomness on many songs.
3+
The first song is the best of this album all the rest are subpar
t's kind of fun, but the latter half of the album is so boring that it drags on far too much.
emblematic of a scene, pretty good the whole way through, excellent as an album experience
It's not Bikini Kill but it's fun
That was a fun album. I really liked the energy and vibe. I wasn't able to lock into the lyrics that much.
90's girl punkish rock sound. Not sure if it qualifies as riot grrl. But it was fun energy. I like that style and while a lot doesn't stick with me, I could have the album in my driving cd rotation for awhile
Not particularly good, not bad. Just not quite for me.
Holy shit. I forgot all about this album. First song is one I used to listen to all the time. Definitely not really a GREAT album. But still worth a listen. 3/5
Interessante, não sei mais o que dizer. Uma mistureba de varios estilos e influências. Curtinho, faz o tempo passar rápido. Poderia ser bem pior. Curti a baixa fidelidade de tudo, especialmente os vocais e os elementos eletrônicos. Salvei basicamente todas as músicas. Curti demais a "Dude Yr So Crazy!!"... Uma das melhores musicas que descobri ate agora através desse projeto. Aprecio demais que elas não se escondem atras de uma camada covarde de ironia ou sarcasmo. O álbum inteiro parece ser bem sincero. 3/5
Bangles meets the Ramones, let's dance!
Quick, poppy, riot grrrl lite
I had quite some fun with the album but it felt like a lot of the lyrics were quite outdated. All of the names in songs weren't familiar to me at all and I felt like i missed the messages they were going for.
Solid instrumentals and beats met with pretty hard to love vocal work. 'Hot Topic' was my fave tho.
One of the most forward facing girl-rock / riot grrrl albums, this really reminds of the late 90's and early 00's when I was a kid and this was present. Mom always did support strong women. I love that it's rough on purpose and that they took production and performance into their own hands to emphasize the point. Catchy, fun, chanty, anti-establishment... it hits all of the right notes
Nice that it was a quick listen, enjoyable and light sounding. Won’t seek it out again though
Here's the deal. i WANT to like it more than I do. Why don't I just write this review the way Le Tigre would want me to write it... Drum machines, cheap synths, riot grrrl screams. Feminist slogans, basement shows, Xerox zines. "Hot Topic is the way that we rhyme!" Old-school samples, Casio tones, DIY design. Jangly guitars, distorted hooks, radical stance. Name-checking icons, Kathleen’s dance. Feminist art, "Lesbians on Ecstasy," Julie Ruin’s energy, punk necessity. Roller-skating, megaphones, party-starting beats. “Deceptacon” explosion, kicks you off your feet. Zine-making, mixtape love, East Village streets. Glitchy noise, tambourine, electro-punk elite. Politics, protest, queer liberation. Anti-establishment, girl-powered frustration. 1999, still fresh, still loud. Le Tigre forever, screaming unbowed.
I'm sort of neutral on this one. It was by no means bad, it just didn't spark a ton to me.
Art punk is not a good genre, but if anyone is going to do it well it’s going to be some spunky feminist femmes.
I was pretty impressed with this album. While I'm typically not the biggest punk fan, I found the lyrics to be great, the music to be unique and the beats to be pretty bumping. Not bad. 3/5
Pretty good!
Interesting stuff!
Not my thing and I tried listening to it a couple of times. Just nothing memorable
They're the opposite of what I thought of PJ Harvey - horrible singing, questionable musicianship, yet somehow it works?
I don't like her voice, I don't like the production quality, I respect but don't identify with the feminism, and punk isn't generally a genre I enjoy other than in small doses....but....somehow, this all works. Truly the sum is greater than the parts. I wanted to not like it, but I kind of do. I probably won't listen to it frequently, but I won't avoid it either.
Really interesting. Enjoyed the individual songs more than the collective album.
This was fun! I liked the variety of style and I'll definitely listen to again.
It was kind of fun.
huh
This is probably fun at a summer festival. It's like post punk with 60s garage rock. Reminds me most of the B-52s. I like their excitement. They have some good ideas here and there, but they're too repetitive. The singing is pretty bad. Favorite song: hot topic.
This is very important, landmark record, but it's of a place and only occasionally successful. Deceptacon is as good as it's always been. A lot of the other stuff - do not cancel me - feels very undergraduate (and even Deceptacon, to be honest). I mean, What’s Yr Take on Cassavetes?, lol. Anyway, I've read Girls to the Front, I can say this stuff.
"Oh, fuck! Giuliani! He’s such! A fucking jerk" is a take that ages extremely well. Deceptacon is awesome. A good reminder that as much as I like the clash, I'm not a real punk. I know the amateurish approach lo-fi recording is a conscious stylistic choice, as well the kinda grating vocals, but they're not for me. Editing on my second listen: think this is true for Hot Topic and Cassavetes, but the rest of the album is not this way (But the "shout single words non melodically" technique on cassavetes very rarely works for me--not on Dude yr. so crazy!!! either). Guitar is pretty cool here though. The The Empty rocks pretty hard. Liked Phanta So okay, I liked this more on a second listen. Not sure it really would ever make my regular listening though. I really want to like riot grrrl. Maybe someday.
I miss when cool young people in New York were woke and not fascist weirdos for some reason. Unlike the often execrable genre "pop-punk", this album mixes pop and punk successfully.
3/5
A little too screamy
Erilaista hauskaa punkkia, jossa on vähän rumpukonettakin käytetty. Dance-punkkia ilmeisesti :D Uusi termi mulle. Parhaat: Deceptacon, Eua d'bedroom Dancing, Friendship Station
To my shame I cannot think of one all woman group which I enjoy or like. Which is odd because I admire and have many favourite female musicians In fact many more female than male. This album did not change my feelings to all girl combos but made an admiral attempt. Above the clatter of typical punky ever repeating riffs there were some nice melodies going on which were quite endearing. So not as bad as I thought and an album when I’m in the mood for I would return to. 3/5 10/2/25
I wouldn't seek out this album but it is an interesting listen. The did highlight how much giuliani sucks in My My Metrocard.
Cute funny not very relevant to me riot grrl stuff.
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