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Excellent!
Love me some SK (PDX ftw!)
The original 90s rock trio coming at you with another masterpiece.
Peak riot grrrl, makes me want to be even more lesbian. Doesn't sit right with me that one of tge members is married to a man.
They slay. I hear a lot of what the Strokes do guitar-wise a few years later in here.
Some fantastic female-fronted punk that is both full of energy and emotion. A great experience.
I don't know how they passed me by when I was young
the vibes from this album were amazing, it felt like it had its own personality
sleater-kinney's legendary power trio lineup that solidifies on this record creates some of the densest gardens of earthly delights u can grow in what is fundamentally relatively straightforward punk minimalism. fugazi (esp Repeater) also comes to mind, with how Explorable all the interplay feels in my ears, but the writhing dual guitars here create something rly uniquely powerful and Musical and often beautiful. over half the album just Kicks Your Ass In but theres always such Layers of sound to appreciate, combining to create the impression of something more simple than it is. and rly im equally impressed by the last few songs where they Rly stretch out their powers, sometimes in a poppier direction and sometimes in a more abstract one. rocked my world tbh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where have I been? I was even into the alternative rock scene pretty deep at the time this came out, and I never listened to it. It's a perfect rock album. Not a single dud track, or even an "Eh, it's ok", 100% great album.
Hell yea...loved this.
Punk didn't get much better than this in the 90s. It's ferocious, driven, and - most importantly - filled with catchy hooks. The band is capable of screaming ragers here, like the climax of "Turn It On" and the chorus of "Not What You Want." There's maybe no more exciting moment than that first snare hit in the beginning of the title track, and none more than cathartic than the burning collapse of the closing track. But the melodious, intertwining guitars are a joy too. "Words and Guitar" is basically a pop song. "Dance Song 97" combines those pretty guitars with a soaring chorus creating my favorite song on the album, the best of both worlds. Add on the fiery, meaningful lyrics and this becomes one of the best rock albums of the 90s.
This was great! I loved the cool, grungy guitars and screamy vocals -- it really reminded me a lot of other 90's girl bands like Veruca Salt, which I also really like. Anyway, I loved this album and listened to it three times back to back -- no notes, excellent musicianship and recording. Five stars.
Absolutely love every minute of the album – especially the vocals.
Love the energy of this album. I came very late to Sleater-Kinney, having only discovered them when the Centre Won't Hold came out in 2020. I don't know how I missed them until then, but was delighted to get to see them in March 2020, literally just before the pandemic shut down. They were great, even without Janet on drums. This and The Woods are perfect albums in my opinion.
Solid album. The music has good energy to it. The vocals get a little samey but that's fine with me. Extra stars for the Sabbath Vol. 4 on the wall of the album cover. There's a little Iommi in all of us.
Really enjoyed. Will listen to the rest of their stuff. 5
my only real complaint is that songs about how cool music is are generally not good and Words and Guitar is unfortunately yet another example this is a formal request to add Veruca Salt to the album list and to replace Garbage's debut album with Version 2.0. thank you for your consideration.
Oh my god I love this. Turns out I knew one of their songs, and generally like it, but I really love the rest of the album. Completely my jam.
Super cool album. Love the atmosphere throughout. There's a raw edge to everything which really appeals.
I like this. Into punk and girl rock. Riot girls
Not first listen; 4.5; Discordant, harsh, edgy, but still really melodic and catchy - I really enjoy this album. The album has way more personality that makes it stand out much more than other albums. One I will come back to more often now that I've given it a close listen for this project.
That's a lot of shouting!
Noisy, hooky, great.
I was introduced to this band in the early 2010s and even somehow have this album on vinyl (which I discovered going through our vinyl just a couple weeks ago). Their sound didn't hook me when I first listened back then, so I never really explored them. I'm so glad this is in the project, because giving it full attention today gives me a totally new appreciation for them. These songs are so well written, and these ladies rock! Super fun listen and amazing energy, I really fell in love with the whole thing. Little Babies is my fave, but there are so many great tracks here. Added bonus that Carrie Brownstein is in the band. (But you can still have the album CJ, I already offered it..lol and sniffle)
he sound of a heart sprinting downhill in combat boots. Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5 Short Review: Raw, lean, and electrified. This album is a controlled explosion—tight riffs, vocal harmonies that feel like arguments with perfect pitch, and drums that sound like someone slamming a door on purpose. Sleater-Kinney reinvent punk here with intelligence, swagger, and zero wasted motion. It’s not angry for the sake of anger. It’s anger as clarity. Anger as architecture. Favorite Track: “Words and Guitar” — a love song to sound itself. Feels like sticking your head out the window of a speeding car and screaming something cathartic into the wind.
YES! Holt mich richtig ab, wieder eine tolle Album-Entdeckung. Bisher hatte ich nur "The Woods" gehört und fand das sehr gut. "Dig Me Out" werde ich mir öfter geben, könnte mein Favorit von denen werden. Das erste Mal hier, dass ich nach dem ersten Hören 5 Sterne gebe. 9/10
Hell yeah!
Very good Explosive Nice
This album rocks. It has begs for a live performance, authentic, driving and hair shaking. Great guitar, drums and an incredible lead vocalist. Could not pick a favorite track, but dig me out, buy her candy and turn it on are all great.
This was pretty cool. Punky, a bit of a rawer duo compared to something like White Stripes. But very compelling. Second track of the album is pretty great. Really enjoyed it.
This is the two hundred eighteenth album I’m rating. I listened to some of Sleater-Kinney songs because I loved the album cover, but unfortunately I really do hate them. Adding to my Playlist - Heart Factory, Words and Guitar, Little Babies, and Not What You Want. Not Adding to my Playlist - Dig Me Out, One More Hour, Turn It On, The Drama You've Been Craving, It's Enough, Buy Her Candy, Things You Say, Dance Song '97, and Jenny. Dig Me Out - The instrumentals are so good that I tried my best to like Sleater-Kinney, but it was just too hard to ignore the awful vocals. If Poly Styrene was singing it would be much much better. Heart Factory - How did I miss this? Words and Guitar - I missed so much the first time I listened to them. All in all I liked 4/13 songs. Not awful, but I hate those shrieky vocals. I’m editing this review to say I was wrong and this is a good album. I’m changing the rating too from a 1 to a 5. Little Babies and Words and Guitar are some of the best songs I’ve ever listened to, and punk classics.
I’ve been meaning to listen since watching Carrie in Portlandia clips. It was one I knew I’d love as soon as the first note played. The guitar interplay was fantastic. I’m sure I’d get even more enjoyment if I was reading the lyrics as it played. Very excited to listen to the rest of their stuff and see how this fits into their discography. Rating: 4.9
Riot Grrl at its finest.
I’m sure I’ve tried to listen this before and not got it. But this time it gripped me it’s got passion, heart, energy and anger and I loved it. Will listen again
Damn the first thing to note is Weiss's drums driving this whole thing down the track at 90 mph. Rock steady. Tucker vocals are as distinct and enticing and urgent as any punk rockrr could hope for, and Carrie Brownstein singing along in the passenger seat is the perfect complement. Oh should I say that I have a crush on Brownstein's guitar (and her) lo these many years? Heart Factory stole my heart and she didn't give it back. Every song hits hard, and Jenny is a brilliant closer. Brilliant.
Blown away by this one. Figured this would not be my speed but Tucker’s voice has a unique intensity and the guitar riffs are consistently great. The first three songs, especially One More Hour, are so good
Love Sleater Kinney. Maybe not a 5 star album but all, but I can get it.
Dig Me Out is one of my favorite Sleater-Kinney albums. The band will always have a special place in my heart for all of the records and shows, but I'm Team Janet FOREVER!
I had this impression of Sleater-Kinney as a more mainstream-friendly rendition of bands I like a lot. They have that sound a bit later on, but I was wrong, this one rocks. Off kilter rhythm on One More Hour totally incredible. Very good choice for albums you must hear! You're right once in a while, list! music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)
could i write poetry to this? Y
One of my most favorite albums ever. I bought this album without ever hearing a note of it because a review in Spin Magazine said, "Sleater-Kinney puts on a guitar assault worthy of Sugar." The reviewer wasn't wrong, but sold short the incredible drum work of band newcomer Janet Weiss. I also bought a black and white Danelectro 59-DC guitar because it looked just like the one on the cover of this album. I could go on and on for days about Sleater-Kinney and how important "Dig Me Out" is, but I'm just gonna give it the five stars that it deserves and move on. Add an extra half-star because the cover art is an apt tribute to The Kinks' "Konspiracy" cover.
Perfection. (100/100)
Every time I listen to this album I think “man, what an amazing energy and sound.” Then I forget all about it. Glad this project reminded me of this solid record.
Obvs love it
I'll start off by acknowledging I'm a little disappointed this is our only chance to talk about Sleater-Kinney, imo one of the most crucial bands in the rock canon, but at least we get to talk about one of their best works. But somehow that's even underselling it a bit - "one of their best works" means one of the greatest punk albums ever made, the album where Corin Tucker's wailing vibrato reaches into the straosphere, the album where Carrie Brownstein's guitar interplay provides the contrast to keep you on your toes the most, the album where Janet Weiss sounds like she's pounding down with the most almighty force. And yet, in spite of all that strength, you still get some of the band's most tender moments, like the all time gay breakup anthem of "One More Hour" or the scene-famous meditation "Buy Her Candy", to say nothing of the great almost B-52's like rock hooks of "Words and Guitar" or "Little Babies". There's a moment for everything, and for 36 brief minutes you get a chance to scream out maybe everything you've ever felt.
What's not to like!?
The songs are kind of same-ish in terms of their sound but I really enjoyed this album. The songs had a lot of energy and were fun, the women's vocals flowed well together and it filled a niche. Different to their one song I had prior to this (the future is here?) and still strange to think of the woman from portlandia. anyway... 4.5/5 stars.
I LOVE WOMEN!!!!
10/10 no notes love it
Probably never would've listened to this glad I did but its hard to stand the wailing singing
One of the best alt rock albums of the 90s. Still full of energy and raw musicianship. I was more aware on this listen that it’s a very top heavy album, with a near perfect first half and a slightly more forgettable second half.
done my legs and head(banging) exercises under the work desk. I love you Corin, Carrie and Janet.
This hits the spot so sweet, and I'm not sure why. It's accessible, like a femme foo fighters, but it kicks like the sex pistols at times. Grrl Power
Yessss I never got into Sleater Kinney and I’m not sure why, this is great. They take the harsher parts of the pixies and dial them up to 11. Punky chaotic and awesome.
I don't care what you lot think, I think her vocals are great!
Let's hear it for lesbianism hooray lesbianism
Pure punk uncut.
I don’t know if it’s because I came in with no expectations or simply because my mood was conducive to receiving something like it but this was amazing. Raw, punchy, energetic, a ton of fun.
This is cool as fuck. It sounds like Alanis Morisette spent her teenage years getting stoned with Chris Cornell whilst listening to Joan Jett and Janis Joplin albums. Proper intense, raw as can be and so easy to enjoy. Hell-fucking-yes!!
Female empowerment.
Slaps from front to back
Riffs good riffs
For the genre it represents, it is a great album.
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Feminine prowess Proudly gutted and displayed, Fiercely rooted punk
Really liked this. Great energy here.
Phenomenal, energetic, underrated
I'm always on the lookout for more female rock bands. This is a great addition to the collection. Good muscle behind them, and a powerful voice. I dig thism
why did st. vincent destroy sleater-kinney why annie
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THIS ALBUM INVENTED PUNK MUSIC!! ONE OF THE FEW LPS FROM THIS LIST SO FAR THAT I OWN!!! FUCK THE RAMONES AND THE CRO-MAGS LISTEN TO THIS INSTEAD
I can only listen to Sleater-Kinney when my wife isn't home. She "hates the voices". I love her, but sometimes she has atrocious taste in music.
Dig me some Sleater-Kinney. High-energy dissonant guitar hooks battling with the vocals for the spotlight of attention. And no bass, because fuck bass, that's why. 'Turn It On' is such a good hype song, and oh yeah (x3), someone should tell Karen O about this group. I think she might enjoy their work.
Totally forgot just how great Sleater-Kinney is. Phenomenal record - energetic guitars, insisting vocals and attitude for days. Oh yeah and the bass? No need! You think Spice Girls was the feminist group of the 90’s? Think again.
I've loved this album since I first heard it. And though I've heard it a bunch of times now, I kind of came to this one way after the fact. Granted I was little when it came out but I didn't really even discover it until the past few years. It's such a good blend of punk and pop rock. I get that the vocals may not be to everyone's liking but, to me, that's where a lot of the charm of the album comes from. And I'm a sucker for a female vocalist. It may not be my favorite album on this list, but for what it is it's fantastic and I play it a lot. 5/5
I think it's hard to argue that this isn't the greatest riot grrrl album of all time. The energy and the passion displayed on this project are just unbeatable.
Turn it on
No album has spoken to the queer experience of bisexual women like Dig Me Out. I’ve loved Sleater-Kinney since college, a decade before I even came out. Their songs hit me on so many levels– lyrically, sonically, emotionally, historically, aesthetically. While I think you could make an argument in favor of The Woods or The Hot Rock or even Call the Doctor, this was my gateway, and if you’re going to listen to one, it’s this. Potentially a Top 10 album of all time for me.
This definitely warrants classic status. It’s poppy where it needs to be, angular and dissonant throughout. The emotions are raw on this album and Corin Tucker has a unique and effective voice.
Good Rock record
This is a consistent masterpiece from the beginning. If you hate it because you feel like your angry teenage screaming at you, well it did a perfect job playing with your bias. There is enough adult message and musical ingenuity on this to fill out twenty contemporary indie records. This was a beginning, but unfortunately hardly ever anyone really followed the options presented. (I admit listening to them live at the times they toured with Pearl Jam was a challenge, to say the least)
Loved that
Overall: 10/10 Perfection. Sleater-Kinney were the first "all girl" punk band I ever listened to and they showed me that not any can women rock out, but they often do it harder and better than the men. This is actually my 3rd favourite album by them which shows just how amazing their entire discography is (I would have at least added The Woods to this list). Corrin's incredible vocals, Carrie's creative and interesting lead work and Janet Weiss's pounding, infectious rhythms make this one of the greatest statements in rock/punk history. I can't say enough good things about how much this album and band mean to me. Fav Song: Dig Me Out Least Fav Song: Not What You Want
Dig Me Out is the only Sleater-Kinney CD I actually own, simply because it's their best album. It's the sweet spot in their (now long) discography. Their first two releases the band was still raw and unfocused, but had a punk energy and spirit that gained the band attention and post-Dig Me Out, the band lost some of that punk spirit and their sound became more homogenized. Dig Me Out has some great songs and the guitar work from Carrie Brownstein is underrated, but my only issue is Corin's shrieky vocal style, which at times makes it a difficult listen. Add to the fact the band doesn't have a bass player, so their sound is even more treble-pitched, with a lack of low end. Fortunately, the debut of a (real good) drummer, Janet Weiss really benefits the band, which results in a tighter sound, yet maximizes the punk sound more effectively. I like this album a lot, it was an important record that propelled them beyond just the riot-grrrl scene and made more people take notice. I give it 4 stars for the music and a bonus 1 star for the terrific album cover art homage to the Kinks Kontroversy cover, which I consider one of the finest.
Fucking awesome energy. Brilliant, catchy songwriting, and while sometimes the voice can be a bit grating, fix your EQ... A banging album that is too much overlooked - at least among people I talk to
5/5. Hell yeah, love this raw and straightforward punk album. I'm sure they would be great live, they just give that kind of energy. I've listened to some newer Sleater-Kinney before but this one has that missing amateur element some of the more polished albums lack. At first, I was thrown off by her vocals but just like David Byrne, it just matches perfectly after another listen. Back to back punk rock. I could pick out mistakes or songs that aren't perfect but this was just so good most of the time that it gets that perfect score. Best Song: One More Hour, Dig Me Out, Little Babies, Not What You Want
FINALLY a good 90s album. I'm sure the reviews for this are going to be polarized. I'm in the camp that Corin Tucker's vocals are amazing but I get why they might not be for everybody. This album is a fantastic slab of indie-punk and somehow not even SK's best album. 4.5/5
My god, the woman from Portlandia dropped an absolute banger. I had never heard of Sleater-Kinney before, and had no clue the Portlandia actress did music, but she does and it's awesome. This is one of the most catchy punk albums that I've heard before. Their sound is so big (with only three people in the band), basically every song has some guitar riff that lodges its way in my head, the drums are super powerful (and I rarely notice the drums), the singer's voice is super unique. I've listened to this like 4 times in the last 24 hours, this is awesome. For some history, I guess Sleater-Kinney is considered to be part of the "riot grrrl" movement (which is a stupid name) but was a woman-led indie/punk rock movement on the west coast in the '90s. This album really does highlight how underrepresented woman-led bands are on this list. It's a pretty huge miss in my opinion, but it at least allows me to enjoy things like this when they come up. Also my favorite song on here is "One More Hour", which apparently is about two of the band members breaking up. Sad it didn't work out, but it's an awesome song. "Buy Her Candy" is another standout for me later in the album. I don't have much else to say about this, just one of those completely new albums to me that I really loved. I should watch Portlandia again. Favorite song: One More Hour Other: Dig Me In, Turn It On, The Drama You've Been Craving, Heart Factory, Words and Guitar, Little Babies, Not What You Want, Buy Her Candy, Dance Song '97, Jenny 10/9/24
Wow! Never knew this existed! Really good stuff! Heavy riffs and lyrics with lots of bite!
### **Album Overview: "Dig Me Out" by Sleater-Kinney** "Dig Me Out," released in 1997, is the third studio album by the American rock band Sleater-Kinney. This album is often heralded as a defining moment in the Riot Grrrl movement and alternative rock of the 1990s. Known for its raw energy, distinctive sound, and powerful lyrics, "Dig Me Out" showcases the band's growth and maturity, featuring new drummer Janet Weiss, who added a fresh dynamic to the group's established chemistry. The album's combination of aggressive rock riffs, feminist themes, and emotional depth has made it a staple in indie rock, earning a place on several "best of" lists over the years. ### **Lyrics** The lyrics in "Dig Me Out" are a central aspect of its impact. The album explores themes of love, heartbreak, frustration, identity, and empowerment. Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, the band's primary songwriters, craft lyrics that are direct, confrontational, and introspective. Tracks like the title song, "Dig Me Out," set the tone with themes of personal struggle and resilience. The lyrics convey a sense of digging oneself out of a painful situation, a metaphor for emotional turmoil. "One More Hour" delves into the complexities of a breakup, likely referencing Tucker and Brownstein's past romantic relationship, adding a personal and confessional layer to the album. Lines such as "I know I'm your only one / But I can say your name" express both longing and a sense of finality. Songs like "Words and Guitar" celebrate the freedom and power found in music, blending autobiographical elements with broader feminist themes. "Little Babies" critiques societal expectations placed on women, particularly around motherhood, while maintaining a playful, almost nursery-rhyme feel. The lyrics are often marked by their sense of urgency and defiance. There's a raw honesty in how they address both the personal and the political, weaving between heartbreak and empowerment. The band's ability to balance vulnerability with strength is a key element that resonates with listeners, making the album both relatable and cathartic. ### **Music** Musically, "Dig Me Out" is characterized by its jagged guitar riffs, energetic tempo, and dynamic interplay between Tucker and Brownstein's guitars. The absence of a bass guitar is notable, yet the sound never feels lacking; instead, the dual guitars create a thick, textured sound that fills the sonic space. The addition of Janet Weiss on drums is a significant evolution for the band. Weiss's drumming adds depth and complexity, providing a more grounded rhythm section that complements the frenetic energy of the guitars. The album opens with the title track, "Dig Me Out," which immediately sets the tone with a driving rhythm and discordant guitar work, reflecting the tension and urgency in the lyrics. "One More Hour" stands out with its infectious, repetitive riff and emotional intensity, combining raw emotion with a catchy melody. "Turn It On" and "Dance Song '97" are fast-paced tracks that showcase the band's punk influences, while "It's Enough" slows things down, revealing a more melodic side. The songs often shift between minimalist verses and explosive choruses, maintaining a high level of intensity throughout. The guitar work is angular and sharp, with frequent use of power chords and dissonant harmonies, creating a distinctive sound that sets Sleater-Kinney apart from their peers. Tucker's distinctive voice, characterized by a wavering vibrato, adds an extra layer of intensity and emotion, contrasting with Brownstein's more straightforward vocal style. ### **Production** "Dig Me Out" was produced by John Goodmanson, who played a pivotal role in capturing the band's raw energy while adding a layer of polish that distinguishes the album from its predecessors. The production is clean but not overly polished, maintaining the rough edges that give the music its raw, visceral quality. The guitar tones are crisp and sharp, with a slight overdrive that enhances the punk-rock aesthetic. Goodmanson's production emphasizes the interplay between the guitars and the dynamics within each song. The drums are given a prominent place in the mix, reflecting the importance of Janet Weiss's contribution. Vocals are clear and upfront, allowing the emotional weight of the lyrics to come through without being buried by the instrumentation. While the production is generally praised for its clarity and balance, some critics argue that it may lack a certain warmth or depth. The sharpness of the guitar tones and the bright, high-end-heavy mix can feel abrasive to some listeners, particularly during extended listening sessions. However, this approach aligns with the raw, confrontational nature of the music and lyrics, enhancing the album's overall impact. ### **Themes** "Dig Me Out" delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and personal empowerment, framed within a broader feminist context. The album's title itself suggests a struggle to overcome adversity, both on a personal and political level. Many of the songs address the challenges women face in both their personal lives and the broader societal context. The theme of love and loss is explored in depth, particularly in tracks like "One More Hour," which captures the emotional turmoil of a breakup. However, the album is not merely about vulnerability; it is also about strength and resilience. Songs like "Words and Guitar" and "Little Babies" are anthems of defiance and empowerment, celebrating the band's independence and challenging societal expectations. There's a strong undercurrent of feminist politics throughout the album, though it is never didactic or preachy. Instead, Sleater-Kinney presents these themes through personal narratives and direct, often visceral language, making the political deeply personal. The album's exploration of identity, autonomy, and resistance aligns it with the core values of the Riot Grrrl movement, while also transcending it, appealing to a broader audience. ### **Influence and Legacy** "Dig Me Out" is widely regarded as a landmark album in the indie rock and Riot Grrrl movements. It has influenced countless artists in the years since its release, not only for its sound but also for its approach to songwriting and its commitment to feminist ideals. The album's raw energy and emotive power helped to redefine what punk and indie rock could be, particularly for women in a male-dominated genre. Sleater-Kinney's influence is evident in the work of contemporary bands like The Gossip, Savages, and even more mainstream acts like Paramore. The band's commitment to authenticity and its ability to blend punk aggression with melodic sensibility paved the way for a new generation of musicians. "Dig Me Out" also helped to raise the profile of women in rock, proving that they could be just as fierce, innovative, and important as their male counterparts. The album's legacy is further cemented by its inclusion in numerous "best of" lists, including Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." It remains a touchstone for fans of punk, indie, and alternative music, and a testament to the power of music as a vehicle for personal and political expression. ### **Pros** 1. **Powerful Lyrics**: The lyrics are both personal and political, offering a raw, honest look at themes of love, heartbreak, identity, and empowerment. They are emotionally resonant and relatable. 2. **Distinctive Sound**: The album features a unique sound characterized by its angular guitar riffs, dynamic interplay, and lack of a bass guitar. This creates a sonic signature that sets it apart from other rock albums of the era. 3. **Strong Production**: The production by John Goodmanson captures the band's raw energy while adding clarity and balance. The mix emphasizes the dynamic interplay between the guitars and the importance of the drums. 4. **Feminist Themes**: The album's exploration of feminist themes through a personal lens makes it both timely and timeless, resonating with a wide audience beyond the Riot Grrrl movement. 5. **Influence and Legacy**: "Dig Me Out" has had a significant impact on indie and punk rock, influencing a range of artists and helping to redefine the role of women in rock music. ### **Cons** 1. **Abrasive Production for Some**: The bright, high-end-heavy mix and sharp guitar tones can be abrasive for some listeners, especially during extended listening sessions. 2. **Repetitiveness**: Some critics argue that the album's sonic palette can feel repetitive, with many songs featuring similar guitar tones and structures. This could limit its appeal to listeners who prefer more variation in their music. 3. **Limited Accessibility**: The band's confrontational style and Tucker's distinctive vocal delivery may not appeal to all listeners. Her vibrato and pitch can be polarizing, which may affect the album's broader accessibility. 4. **Niche Appeal**: Despite its influence, "Dig Me Out" remains somewhat niche, appealing primarily to fans of indie, punk, and Riot Grrrl. Those outside these genres may find it less compelling. ### **Conclusion** "Dig Me Out" by Sleater-Kinney is a seminal album that captures the raw emotion, energy, and defiance of the band at a critical moment in their career. Its powerful lyrics, distinctive sound, and exploration of feminist themes make it a standout work in the indie rock canon. While its abrasive production and confrontational style may not appeal to everyone, the album's influence and legacy are undeniable, solidifying its place as a landmark release in alternative music. The album's combination of personal and political themes continues to resonate, offering a blueprint for future generations of musicians looking to blend authenticity with artistry.
Riffs impeccables, chant impeccable, pas aussi bien que Le Tigre mais 5/5 quand même
You better wise up, Janet Weiss!
The first few bars felt a bit jagged for me and I was concerned...but no need, this was really quite an excellent album of its genre. Mind you, this is not a style that is my top rotation, but I dabble a bit from time to time.
It's about time! This was really fun. I'm glad that the kids I know get to grow up in a world where this album exists.
Sweater-Kinney is a band that I have long felt negligent for not knowing more about. After all, I am routinely near that exit in Olympia Washington. A cool local girl group should be a no brainer but for whatever reason I’ve never heard more than a snippet of this group. I was a little surprised when I played this about how much of a Go-Go’s vibe I felt from the vocals! I really enjoyed this. I’m glad to have the Go-Go’s and Sleater-Kinney on this list!
Hadn't heard of Sleater-Kinney before... really enjoyed this one! Here's to the riot grrrls!
An all time favourite of mine.
Got this the day after Throwing Muses debut and could really hear their influence on S-K. Love the back and forth vocals and guitar parts and the Kinks tribute cover . Janet Weiss remains my favorite rock drummer.
This album got a lot of play on my college radio show, Fallopian Tunes. My inner riot grrrl never tires of this classic.
Some excellent bits
It was the start of something special, a perfect alchemy. Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss came together for under forty minutes of pure rock perfection, the kind where words and guitar (and boisterous drums) form the tsunami that could and would obliterate what came before and what would define what came after. Seven albums and over twenty years later, it would hard to consider Dig Me Out as anything but a bedrock. It has proven itself as the foundation to which the bands it has influenced since its release have based themselves on as well as the very image of Sleater-Kinney; the next step in feminist rock idealism that is as accessible as it is still piercing.
I wasn't previously too familiar with Sleater-Kinney. I loved this - right from the opening licks the intensity just never lets up in true punk / grunge style. I wouldn't normally pay much attention to drumming, but on account of this being their first album with a notable new drummer I did, and I found it really 'drives' the music. The vocals are fantastic as well, I don't agree with the comments criticising - it's punk rock and it should sound passionate and loud! It's also nice when you discover a band on this list that is still active so I'm gonna listen to their new record 'Little Rope' right now too
Brilliant
Rating: 9.5/10 Amazing album overall, what a great mix of punk and indie rock. The guitar riffs are the standout element of this album, so incredibly melodic yet driving. The singer and drummer bring so much energy which helps drive the music and complement the fantastic melodies perfectly. Overall this album is very catchy and fun to listen to. Favorite songs: pretty much all of them. Least favorite song: Heart Factory.
Everything about this album is just perfect: the shouty vocals of the two singers, the guitar playing and most of all the very strong songwriting. To me it seems that they took just an arbitrary SK album from their 95-05 and included it in the 1001 list: the other albums from that period are equally good (all clear 5 star) - I am not sure if I know any other rock band from that period that had such a high quality control on their output.
I really like the voices Fav songs: turn it on Things you say ;-)
YES!!!! This is the album I should have been given yesterday on my triumphant last day at a thankless job working for a dickhead boss that I hate. And I am finally free!!! And this is the perfect soundtrack to coincide with my liberation from all the bullshit. This album is rad. It’s badass. It’s balls to the wall shrieking vocals and guitars that pierce your eardrums and skewer your soul. It’s so fucking good. It’s way more divergent, daring, and unique than its peers. A subversive wailing voice that gives me life. I love it.
Oh yes. Dissident vibes from home. Gotta love it.
The audio equivalent of being slapped in the face over and over again for 30 minutes.
I bloody love Sleater-Kinney. Love this album. I prefer their later album the Woods but this is a complete banger as well, happy it's on here. Such a great band, I love the whole history of the music in that period and the connections between them and Bikini Kill and the Riot Grrrl music and more current with St Vincent etc. I'm a big fan of Carrie Brownstein, I read her book recently and it was great. Like a few music docs and books I've read it ends quite sad all like 'and the band is over and I'm sad' but now 10 years later Sleater-Kinney they've had like 3 new albums which are great haha.
Saw johnny at the store I said Get your car let's hit the road Oh tell me baby what's wrong? He said Tell me baby what's wrong? do do do do.... She's on fire now You think you wanna watch I think you'd better not Do you wanna get the wheel Swerve my heart It pounds with steel Oh tell me baby what's wrong? He said Tell me baby what's wrong? It's not what you want it's everything Got my foot on the floor We'll go 80 95 maybe more Tell me baby what's wrong? He said Tell me baby what's wrong? It's not what you want it's everything This is a great album. I never listened to an S-K album all the way through before this - Its exactly what it needs to be, and its solid all the way through. 5/5
100000000000000000000000000000000000/5
Hell yeah, I love this record! We play this at our house pretty regularly, so already a 5/5 without having to listen, but I did anyways!
An electric album! Full of riffs!
"Dig Me Out" is the third studio album by American rock band Sleater-Kinney. It is considered their breakthrough as they changed labels to Kill Rock Stars to get a wider audience. It was also the debut of drummer Janet Weiss which solidied their sound. And their music? Some say punk. Yeah, that fits but ultimately it's just rock and roll. The music and album cover were influenced by and paid homage to the Kinks' "The Kink Kontroversy." Besides Weiss, Sleater-Kinney is Carrie Brownstein (guitar, vocals) and Corin Tucker (vocals, guitar). According to Carrie Brownstein, all the songs are about her relationship with Corin Tucker and Tucker's relationship with her future husband, Lance Bangs. The album had wide-spread critical acclaim. A guitar riff and in comes the pounding drums as "Dig Me Out" starts. Corin screaming, howling. This is very much in your face. Corin's trying to get out of a relationship (with Carrie?). "DIg me out, Dig me in, the mess we're in." Well, there's no doubt what the next song is about. "One More Hour" is about the Carrie-Corin break-up. Dual layered guitars, both with melodies to die for. Corin's emotional lead vocals. Carrie's criss-cross backing vocals. "Oh, you've got the darkest eyes." The speed up. The slow down. This is one of the best songs of the 90's and one of those you want to play again after it's over. "Turn It On" has more in-your-face lyrics. Handclapping. A nice rock-pop melody. "Words and Guitars" has a catchy chorus and more criss-cross vocals from Carrie and howling from Corin. She's contrasting what music is expected of girls to play and what they play. I wouldn't want to get into an argument with her on this. They continue the counterpoint and protest to traditional feminist roles in "Little Babies." Bringing the catchy chorus "dum dum dee dee dum dum dee dum yeah." A a great Carrie guitar solo. "Buy Her Candy" has just a guitar and Carrie's voice and is one of the strong songs on the album as she likes a girl even though she's fickle and selfish. "Dance Song '97" brings a dance beat. Yeah. Melodic layered guitars and what appears to be a simple song about being in love. This is a great album and one of my favorite of the 90's. Catchy vocals and melodic hooks. Corin's voice is a thing of power and emotion. Urgent sounding guitars. Pounding drums. An outpouring of personal lyrics in the songs. No Sleater-Kinney album is a bad listen and this one is up there with "The Hot Rock" and "One Beat" as their best.
7 stars. Glorious punk from a glorious band.
I love this band and this is a great album. It was a fun re-listen.
I’m a fan of Sleater-Kinny and this is probably their best album. The interplay between Tucker and Brownstein and the guitar work is just about perfect. Glad to listen to this one again!
Awesome Indie punk!
Long live riot grls and women in rock
Great 90s garage punk from a female perspective.
Definitely my favorite or at least top 3 SK albums, and an absolute favorite overall. Love Little Babies, One More Hour, Words and Guitar, Buy Her Candy, etc
Having never heard of this band or album, wow what a fantastic banger! Full of punky brash guitars and urgent drums with impassioned vocals. LIKE!
i really like this album. i would say this album is pretty abrasive, but i think it's also pretty fun to listen to. the problem i have with a lot of other abrasive albums is that i don't find them fun to listen to, but i appreciate sleater-kinney's approach to songwriting and the apparent meaning behind their songs. i love that their music does not cater to the typical notion that music made by women needs to be soft, elegant, pretty. their music can be harsh, noisy, aggressive, and that doesn't make it any less womanly. good stuff.
🤘 I probably prefer Call the Doctor slightly, but this is still one of the best albums of the 90s. Easy 5.
This is a seminal riot grrrl album and one of the best. Almost every song on here is energetic and ferocious, and the ones that aren’t are great as well. Just an all-around classic for a fan of punk and arguably the best of its subgenre.
A great album to listen to and feel angry about stuff. I loved it
One of my favorites. So raw, so catchy. It grabbed me immediately back in the 90s and I revisit it regularly.
9/10 super fun punk! some of the harmonizations are a bit janky, but it’s still a great album
I loved this so much, such great girl rock
I have never heard of this band before, but not only was that a mistake, it was a generational failure on my part! Maybe this album sounds so great, because I have listened to it for the first time, so I was was fresh and I didn't know what to expect. But then, I have listened to "Dig Me Out" for the second and third time, and I have to say - it's even better than I thought. One of the songs, "Jenny", instantly went of my 'favourites' list. The punk rock music Sleater-Kinney present here is not exceptional in any sort of a way, it's just solid, very interesting clean melodies, a "dirty" guitar sound and a very solid drums. But what puts the songs together is the vocal - it's simply amazing. You can feel the anger, some sadness, but also real feeling of freedom. It reminds me of Alanis Morissette song "You Oughta Know" - very similar style, full of energy, anger and disappointment. Honestly, even though it doesn't sound great, with a powerful style like that, you can sing about flowers - I would hate them with a passion. Great album!
really into this
this is such a fun listen. excellent album
hmmm
Can't believe it took me this long to finally listen to Sleater-Kinney!!
Aikansa soundi kuuluu, mutta jotenkin tää oli musta aika ajaton.
Excellent album that I hadn’t listened to in a while.
My general musical opinion of the 90’s is that 90-96 is pretty golden then 97 onwards is a mixed bag. Sleater-Kinney seems to be the one of the better bands of the late 90’s this music sounds so fresh, emotive and primal while sounding like the classic punk bands of the late 70’s. For a more 90’s example Sleater-Kinney sounds like a more primal and less wire-y American elastica. The rawness of the album gives off the illusion that you’re in a sweaty rehearsal room standing right before them playing their instruments it’s surprisingly amazing. Something about this band strikes an exact inner rage, I don’t exactly know how though but it’s a great power the band has on me, and this is my first listen. It’s a 5/5 for me but I could easily see the next person giving this a 1 for the exact reasons why I like them it’s all pure matter of taste.
I have a gigantic enormous middle-school-style crush on Carrie Brownstein. The rest of the band is also awesome. This band is awesome and cool.
Hole that sounds good. Really nice riffs. Somehow sounds like '70s rock. Banger vocals Really don't like "Turn it On" All and all 8/10 would listen again
Love Sleater-Kinney! This is probably in my top three of theirs (behind One Beat and The Woods in that order). But honestly all their records are great. Corin has such a great voice! She and Carrie's guitar interplay is always so exciting and full of energy. Janet is a badass. A shame she's no longer with them. All together, great band.
I really love this album. Riot Grrrl greatness! Corin Tuckers voice—powerful, and that tremolo or whatever it is… ❤️
This album just straight up rules
The third SK's studio album of 1997. Nice punk rock from 90s. I like the energy raw sound and nice vocals of this album. The cover is an homage to The Kinks' 1965 album The Kink Kontroversy.
This is a mega fave!
Classic
really cool i loved
Brilliant!
Sounded like pumk to me. I liked it the energy and rawness of the guitar and vocals. Will listen again!
Very familiar with this one...always a good listen
Classic. Never gets old. 9.5/10
такое, конечно, под настроение заходит - и вот сегодня как раз было настроение=)
kek
I mean, hell yeah. This is what I wanted and needed this week. It's not an album where I could call out individual tracks (except for One More Hour, which... man what an incredible song), but it's one where I will always be in the mood to put it on. With that in mind, I'm a lil torn between a 4 and 5... consider it a 4.5, eh?
I liked this one quite a bit. There hasn't been a lot of female-led punk on the list, so this was a nice change of pace. I think the album may be a little long, but also I think most of the best tracks came towards the end, so it works out. It's loud but not too screamy, the guitars are great and the lead vocalist has an interesting singing voice. Favorite track(s): "One More Hour," "Buy Her Candy," "Things You Say"
Lead singer reminds me a little bit of Grace Slick singing White Rabbit. Very cool to hear, and I bet they were influenced by her. Love women rocking out.
The breakout album of the #2 rebel grrrl band. Near perfection. We have 13 songs in 36 minutes from a power trio. The only criticism I have to offer is that Corin's warble gets old about half way through. She doesn't need it, and it would be great if used a little more selectively. Think about Chris Cornell's belting. Otherwise, this album rocks.
It's a good time init, nice and direct riot grrrl (always cringe when i have to write that genre name) goodness, but also just holds up as a straight-up really well-crafted indie rock record.
Yeah this was a fresh fruit for me, punky and raw in its right way! The jangly guitars and the overall chaotic instrumentation fits like a glove, I'm sure going to revisit Dig Me Out again.
This was fantastic. What a badass rocking album. This is definitely entering my rotation, and I'm so glad I listened. 8/10
I knew Carrie Brownstein was in a band before Portlandia, but I didn't know who, so this was a fun discovery. Big fan of the short, fast rhythm hook kind of garage songs, and they do a great job of keeping that fresh. Very much a more stripped down Veruca Salt. Good times
Hell yes, this rocks. Whip smart garage-y bliss, high school production values with grown adult confidence and rock solid comedic timing. An album I probably needed a few years ago, but am very happy to have now. God bless the overdrive, god bless Seattle, (lady) god bless Sleater-Kinney.
Grew up seeing tons of post Fugazi DC bands that sound just like this and was always aware of but never into SK, but that was dumb because this rips way harder. Jello Biafra style nasal punk vocals, crunchy pixies riffs and sonic youth dissonance, great interwoven lead/rhythm guitar parts the Strokes would soon steal, loud/quite and spacious/dense dynamics that make the songs explosive.
A few years ago I did a full Sleater-Kinney discography listen through and it really didn't do them justice. I know that some don't like the sillier stuff on here but I do enjoy the way that they break up the overall flow of the album that can be a bit one-note at times. A fun album.
I wish I had appreciated this band more when I saw them live (twice!) but I'm glad I had the opportunity anyway. This was the first Janet Weiss album and thus the first one with the well-known lineup. I had never noticed before now how much the guitars remind me of Velocity Girl at times. My favorite S-K album is One Beat, but this one comes close.
90s+girl+distortion = que buena cosa.
4/8
Have heard some of these songs, and I have some later Sleater-Kinney. Like that 90s american indie guitar sound, a little rough around edges which is endearing. Could be a bit hookier. Nice and short too! 4 Heard before? Some Owned: No. 82/324 (25%) Will I get: Maybe
Yea, girrrlll rock. 4/5
I am a sucker for female driven alt, punk, and high energy rock. I was familiar with this band by name, but I’m glad this gave me an excuse to finally give one of their albums a listen. I’m intrigued enough to listen to more of the catalogue and see if there’s anything else I’d really like.
My S-K fandom started with their next record, so I was unfamiliar with this one, but it’s clear why it was a breakout for them. Tucker’s banshee wail is especially on point. She feels very much like the focal point of the band, but the entire winning formula is present, including Brownstein’s impeccable leads and sneering vocals and Janet Weiss’ immensely creative and defining contributions (my favorite drummer of the 90’s?). They’re still learning how to write hooks that jibe with their confrontational aesthetic, but the slightly less accessible songwriting gives the endeavor a real feeling of badassery for some reason. Like you’re in on the ground floor. I saw S-K live twice, once at the Roseland Ballroom on the One Beat tour and once on NYE 2004 at Madison Square Garden (opening for Wilco and the Flaming Lips). Both shows were great but neither came close to the fury and passion of these recordings.
This was so class. Really appreciated their sound and vocals. It was energetic and exciting straight out the box. I will be checking out their other albums asap.
I actually really like the instrumentation of these songs, and the songs themselves. I just really really hated the singing. I really did not like it at all. It's not quite enough to put me off listening and enjoying these songs however.
really enjoyed this, will definitely listen again. just awesome from start to finish
Some good moments, but mostly just kinda ok to me. Nothing bad throughout though.
I've heard of them far more than actually heard them. It was good, the vocals were a bit harsh for my taste but still.
All Sleater-Kinney is good. This Sleater-Kinney is particularly good.
Mmmh, que riquito está. Godovich.
Бодренький такой панк. Луриксы разбирать мне слишком лениво, но насколько услышал/понял/ все весьма выдержанно в Riot панковой стилистике, а значит про протест с феминистическим налётом (0 негатива за это кста, я ваще не против) В целом пойдёт, хоть мне и не оч нравится голос вокалистки, но фоном под настроение такое порой норм. А за отсылку на обложку The Kink Kontroversy - ваще респект.
That was something else. Girl riot? Grrrllll
Love the energy, love the songwriting, love the guitars. -1 for the vocal style which gets a bit annoying at times. This is the kind of music I wanted to make growing up.
Yas kween
I dunno why I missed it at the time, but it's pretty good (especially the guitar). Also, the Denny's attached to the Super 8 on Sleater-Kinney Road turns into a night club at 10 p.m. and it's the most feral scene I've ever experienced.
This is a Punk album I like a lot. 4 stars or B+.
Sleater-Kinney is probably the first band that comes to mind when I think of Sub-Pop Records, but I've never listened to them until now. I really enjoyed it! Its raw, both in instrumentation and production, yet catchy at the same time. A bit one note vocally as the album goes on but thats really the only bad thing I have to say about it. 4/5
This is great! I did take me a little bit of time to warm up to the lead singers voice - but the lyrics were fantastic. I'll be come back to listen to this band again.
Perfect energetics! I like it.
This band rules. So fun.
There’s a particular kind of record that doesn’t try to ingratiate itself. This is one of them. First pass, it can feel a bit narrow - everything sitting in a similar register, no obvious low-end cushion, vocals that don’t soften or blend in the expected way. You can see how someone might reach for “samey” and think the job’s done. But it isn’t repeating because it’s run out of ideas. It’s holding a system in place. The guitars split the work rather than stacking it, the drums carry more weight than you initially clock, and the two voices don’t really harmonise so much as coexist in a kind of managed tension. It’s not a band missing a bass player, it’s a band that has redistributed the function. The title track is a good example of the con. It doesn’t sound bass-less because the job has been spread around. “One More Hour” is where the twin-voice thing really shows itself - not blending, not resolving, just two lines occupying the same space with different intent. That’s the engine. “Turn It On” is the fork in the road. The insistence either locks you in or sends you packing. It doesn’t develop so much as hold, and if you’re not listening for what’s happening inside that, it can feel like it’s going nowhere. If you are, it’s doing quite a lot. “The Drama You’ve Been Craving” proves they can shape things when they want to. “Heart Factory” is where the architecture becomes visible - same system, but the gain is down and you can hear the wiring. The chorus feels like a Blue Peter “here’s one we did earlier” reveal rather than a bolt-on payoff. “Little Babies” is scurrilous fun, a bit of a sanctioned breach of protocol. “Not What You Want” is a straight declaration - no negotiation, just the line set down and left there. “Buy Her Candy” shifts again, more observational, slightly off-centre, implying more than it states. It’s one of the more adept reworkings of the power trio I can think of. Nothing is missing, it’s just been reassigned. Once you hear that, the rest follows. It doesn’t charm you. It convinces you it works. And it does.
Much better than I was expecting. Great songs and prefect production for this style of music. Cool guitar work and spot on vocals - just a really solid record.
7.5/10
Not what I was expecting
strong voices, powerful indie drive
Favorite Track: Jenny Least Favorite Track: Words and Guitar
These two will always so great to me, timeless rock
This is solid.
Short, sharp, angular punk rock songs with huge guitars and vocals that are probably divisive, but I really like with this style of music. Play it loud and have fun for 37 minutes.
Ég hlustaði fjórum sinnum til að fullvissa mig um að þetta væri fjarki, og líka vegna þess að mér finnst þetta svo helvítis hresst, svona langoftast.
7/10 Punky.
This was an awesome listen. Probably not gonna keep listening to it, but a great addition to the 90s grrlls playlist. Curious to hear other stuff from them.
Dit is een soort van thuiswedstrijd, want dit zou ik ook vrijwillig aan kunnen zetten. Al hoor ik dan toch liever het Amerikaanse Die Spitz of het Nederlandse L.A. Sagne (al bestaat die band niet alleen uit vrouwen). Want vreemd genoeg duren de 36 minuten toch enigszins lang omdat de nummers wat op elkaar lijken. De zangstem van de leadzangeres is in bijna elk nummer exact hetzelfde. Je zou zeggen dat dat bij elke zanger/zangeres zo is, maar hierbij valt het me op. Verder heb ik er niet gruwelijk veel over te zeggen. 3 à 4 sterren. Ik geef er 4 om het een plankje hoger dan Christina Aguilera te kunnen archieveren. En omdat m'n luistermaatje punten op zak gaat houden omdat het vrouwen zijn.
I actually quite enjoyed this one. They have a perfect garage band/house show kind of sound that takes me back to my time in college. The lead singer can be annoying at times, but the amount of emotion oozing from some of these tracks really gets my goat. The last song on the album is what made me bump it from a 3 to a 4.
3.75 - Can't get Portlandia out of my head which is so wrong of me but here it is. Such a fun album though wow Fav Songs: Dig Me Out // Words & Guitar // Dance Song '97
I like this album a lot. It is the kind of late 90s rock that I grew up on, so not a huge surprise. I'll put this on rotation and dig into the rest of their discography to find more gems. Favorites: One More Hour, The Drama You've Been Craving, Dance Song '97, Jenny
not my favorite SK album but a great one nonetheless and doesn't overstay its welcome at all!
I wish I knew about Sleater-Kinney in high school. Such great 90s era punk.
This was a surprise, great little assortment of foid punk.
The First Ladies of Grunge or Garage Rock or Alternative? My college roommate loved Sleater-Kinney, I guess I didn;t give them enough of a shot. One More Hour is a really good song. This album is really good. I got a little lost in this (and doing my actual work). I like it more than I ever thought I would.
Great punk music. Female lead vocals on this genre of music almost always elevates The experience
I already listened to this This rating is for don’t be dumb by A$AP rocky
Excellent. Rocking with some punk and post punk influences. It stands on it's own even without being one of the best women's rock albums. It's definitely on my list of recurring listens! 4.
Rocks big time.
If I were 10 years younger I'm sure I'd love this. As it is, I admire the effort and like their guitar sound a lot. Also, happy International Women's Day.
The guitar tones and drumming are perfect on this album.
Nice raw energy. Love it.
Other Sleater-Kinney albums: The Hot Rock (1999) 5/5 All Hands on the Bad One (2000) 4/5 One Beat (2002) 4/5 The Woods (2005) 4/5
This album surpassed all of my expectations. I was aware of this band but never gave them a real listen. Such an energetic and catchy album. Really cool similar-but-different guitar and bass riffs in each song make it sound more cacophonic than this small of a band should sound. I loved it.
Fulfills the promise of the first two albums and then some. Corin Tucker's voice is a air-raid siren for the ages.
This was a fun album, kind of a power punk album. I gave it a 4 but would really be a 3.5 but worth a listen for sure.
Raw, fresh, divisive. Liked it.
Almost stopped it really but the 2nd half raises the bar
They are cool!
This grew on me.
it's not the best Sleater Kinney record but still decent, generous 4 stars
ooooh this sounds good already enjoying Dig Me Out (first track on album). Angst and longing. I like their sound. I can see how this would influence others within this genre. Who influenced them? Who did they influence?
I gotta say, Dig Me Out is a super enjoyable album. I guess i probably should have expected that seeing as this is a punk rock album and i enjoy that type of music but i will still keep saying that this is a super fun album. Of course, the main stars of the show here are the guitars. They have that nice amount of heaviness and grit but still have enough energy to them that always makes them fun to hear no matter what song they are in. Now the vocals though, i'm a little mixed on, for the most part they sounded good but did have some parts where i just wasn't a huge fan of them. That does unfortunately dock this album a star but this is still an absolutely great album. Best Song: Jenny Worst Song: Little Babies
I liked it. Reminds me of Avril Levegne
This one was fun.
Som do Noroeste dos EUA produzido nos anos 1990 por uma banda de mulheres? SENSACIONAL!! TRI x HBB Kai.
Nooit zoveel naar Sleater-Kinney geluisterd, maar dat is een fout geweest. Erg tof album, van begin tot eind. Tip voor de rest: Heavens to Betsy, Corin Tucker's band vóór Sleater-Kinney. Iets harder, ruiger, maar net zo cool.
Toffe late-90s grunge plaat. Had geen idee hoe deze band eerlijk gezegd, dus een positieve verrassing.
This was awesome, really enjoyed the entire album
7/10
Raw riot-grrl rock. I’ve always sorta liked these plucky gals. Brownstein went to my high school, used to do burnouts in the parking lot with her dad’s corvette. She only lasted a year.
A new discovery for me - which surprises me as back in 97 this would have been right up my street so am surprised it passed me by. Really enjoyed the discovery - will defn listen again. Solid 4.
I thought this was cool. Loud and rocking, and the chick from Portlandia is pretty funny.
This was awesome! Liked it way more than I expected. It was cohesive with a sound and point of view, but not repetitive. Guitar and vocals sounded great and made me want to explore more of their music. Top Songs: One More Hour, Things You Say, Dance Song ‘97
4.0 (and rising) (36:34, 13 tracks, 3rd album, 1997) Punk (Post-Punk, queercore, riot grrrl) Third Sleater-Kinney album but definitely their breakout album. Seattle, WA. Riot grrrl (All “chick”) band, best drummer (Janet Weiss) debut. Sounds good and not gimmicky (as sometimes all “blank” bands do). Lots of commenters complained about their screamy vocals being annoying, agreed on first listen this can be distracting but I promise if you listen multiple times that goes away. Their guitars (two guitarist, no bass) are just amazing and I think the lack of a bassist kind of illuminates their “screechy” vocals (“you just don’t get riot grrl, it’s not meant to sound sexy to a man’s ears.”) Tucker’s vocals are stronger (and can be more off-putting) than Brownstein’s but together they are power duo + Janet. Punk just isn’t supposed to play in the mini-van on the way to soccer practice. Another reviewer said it best, their a huge double standard where men in punk can scream but women need to remain sexy. There’s a reason many critics name them the best rock band in America – it takes a bit to acquire a taste for a 3-piece without a bassist. They certainly can’t be credited for genre forming of riot grrrl (late to that party) or queercore but they contributed a lot to both. Factoids Album cover – Kink’s homage (Kontroversy), nice. Band name – apparently a road where they rehearsed (no Sleater’s or Kinney’s were harmed in the making of this album) Carrie and Corin dated briefly, broke up, stayed together as a band, both define as bisexual but dislike the focus on their sexuality (Brownstein particularly being outed in Spin magazine). Tucker married (believe they’re still married) filmmaker Lance Briggs (2 children) Favorite song – Little Babies Track Listing - *denotes single 1. "Dig Me Out" 2:40 2. *"One More Hour" 3:19 3. "Turn It On" 2:47 4. "The Drama You've Been Craving" 2:08 5. "Heart Factory" 3:54 6. "Words and Guitar" 2:21 7. "It's Enough" 1:46 8. *"Little Babies" 2:22 9. "Not What You Want" 3:17 10. "Buy Her Candy" 2:02 11. "Things You Say" 2:56 12. "Dance Song '97" 2:49 13. "Jenny" 4:03
Not bad
this ain’t anything like what i would normally listen to but i rly enjoyed it, i might listen to more by them
Sounds good lol 8/10 202
This album is a glorious mess of righteous rage and indie punk angles. The tracks smash through rock n roll heartbreak, like female Ramones. Anyone who dislikes this because of whiny or shrieky vocals needs to get off the tracks. This is the sound of feminism taking up arms.
I have always loved this album. I know that the vocals aren’t for everyone, but I have a recurring dream that I walk into a random bar in a small town and stumble upon 90s Sleater-Kinney shredding whilst bewildered bikers on bar stools can’t help but vibe.
Something about Sleater-Kinney is just a little off for me, and I'm not too sure why - perhaps they are just not as compelling in my opinion as Kathleen Hanna or PJ Harvey? It almost feels a little bit sanitised, a little bit Alanis Morrisette (and that's not a dig, I gave Jaggered Little Pill a 4). That is to compare Sleater-Kinney to some of my favourite music though, so I am more saying I don't know why I just like this album, instead of LOVE it. It's an easy 4 and well deserving of being on this list. Pussy Whipped by Bikini Kill is sadly missing from the list though.
Their third album. Punk / Rock / Indie. Authentic, angsty, distorted, shrieky, messy and punchy. The album is kind of all over the place but it works for me. It's also nice for a 90s Indie Rock album to be short and to the point. I liked it.
I really enjoyed this album. I'd listen to this again for sure.
This album is one of my favourites, and ticks many boxes: a cracking pace and punky sound, with excellent animated vocals. Plus it doesn't overstay its welcome at under 37 minutes.
Combines the best elements of Veruca Salt with Sonic Youth. It took a few tracks to grow on me, but I found the end result rather entertaining.
Grrrl Rock goddesses
Dope
Sleater-Kinney is my first album? Hella good start, but I feel a little targeted. I've certainly listened to Dig Me Out before but it's been ages.
Experimenté el mismo asombro y esa sensación de que el mundo se detiene para permitirte escuchar con total atención que cuando escuché a Bikini Kill la primera vez.
pta qué perro está el interplay de las guitarras
Sweet riot grrl/slacker rock record. Heck of a breakout album for a late 90s release that's somehow not considered grunge even though it feels right in line with Nirvana to me.
Hell yeah! This is some good music right here! Sleater-Kinney is certainly a band that's worthy of being on this list. Their riot grrrl roots and influence on modern-day punk rock and indie rock scenes are more than enough to justify them having an album on this list. Dig Me Out is apparently one of their best albums, and it's pretty good. The energy here is infectious. I really love the dual guitar riffs and the guitar tone of the album as a whole. It's very fun and engaging. I'm not huge on Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker's vocals on the album, but they fit the vibe that the music is going for and I can't complain about it that much. I don't even really feel like complaining about it. I just prefer other vocal styles. The writing is good. It's quite honest and it does a great job of showing off the punk spirit behind the band. Feminism is cool, y'all. The album's consistent but not monotonous. It knows when to end. Dig Me Out is pretty good. Decent 4/5.
i love feminism now
Całkiem niezłe. Taki trochę wywrzeszczany kobiecy rock. 4
Can’t go wrong with their first few albums, a close second to The Woods for me
I liked it. I like angry girl rock. What I really like about this one is you can hear the lyrics and really rock out. The guitar is pretty killer as well (Jenny was my favorite)
What I like most about this band: the guitars. Tucker & Brownstein have a really great synergy and a knack for meshing creative guitarings. Their song writing is pretty original and feels like a mix of Sonic Youth and the GoGos which is a pretty weird blend but seems to work. I wasn't a big fan of Tucker's vocals at first but after a few listens they are growing on me. There are some people who will say that you don't really need a bass player. Two guitars and drums will cover it fine. And those people are wrong. The sound is a little flat and could be better with bass.
I went through an obsessive Sleater Kinney phase 10 years ago. I love their image, and Carrie Brownstein (guitarist/singer) was doing Portlandia which I was also obsessed with. Her humor is irreverent, silly, and yet highly intelligent. Those hit all of the sweet spots of my soul. This is a good album of high energy, tense rockers, with Turn It On being my fave SK song and Little Babies is up there too. Their music takes me right back to trips to the PacNW: Portland, Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma. Once there I of course had to seek out the road that they are named after, which is easy enough to find as it’s just off of the I-5 near Olympia. I don’t consider this to be their best record. It’s great in its own way, but they really hit their peak with 2002’s One Beat, and especially with 2005’s The Woods…an album that could rival most anything by Led Zeppelin.
4.5
Acano de hacer la revisión de Hole, y le he puesto un 3, principalmente porque estas sí que fueron mejores en todo: influencia, talento y coherencia. El punto justo de actitud punk, letras feministas y calidad musical. Mucha mayor influencia que Courtney Lovre, sin ir más lejos en St. Vincent, que les produjo The Center Won't Hold, o Courtney Barnett. Este Dig me out y One beat fueron los más aclamados, pero en general, el nivel siempre es bueno, con un regreso que no rebaja un milímetro la calidad y ahí está el mérito (sobre todo No cities to love). Un buen cruce entre Throwing Muses y Sonic Youth, sobre todo por la voz de Tucker similar a la de Hersh. Para completar tenemos a una guitarrista haciendo de bajista (se acuerdan de Kim Deal??, una pena no explorar esa voz como ella sólo puede hacer). Aqui también citan a los Go-Betweems de Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express. Aquí van a toda pastilla: One more hour es una delicia. Words and guitar otro temazo power pop. Little babies es simplemente radiante. Buy her candy o Dance song 97 es el estilo que más me gusta, entre ruido y melodía. Para completar el disco que St. Vincent, Margo Price, Wilco, The Linda Lindas, Courtney Barnett, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Low y Tunde Adebimpe de TV On The Radio les rindió como tributo: Dig me in: A Dig me out covers album. Chiquita y chatarra les deben bastante, y eso es un piropo para ambas bandas.
Tolles Album, hat mich super unterhalten!
Solid punk-rock album. Surprisingly good and enjoyable vocals.
Surprisingly good, however not all the songs here are fun; I get the vibe adjacent to Le Tigre, however not quite polished or boppy. Risky 4. However it also sounds like a collection of singles, and not a coherent album.
3 piece. No bass. 2 vocalists. Big fucking guitars. Passion. Heartbreak. Complicated relationships. Carrie and Corin. More Carrie than Corin. Corin balancing Carrie. Anger. Hurt. Love. More rock than punk rock but punk enough. Tucker drum like a madwoman. Big bottom for a no bass band. One More Hour and Turn It On back to back emotional ride. Words and Guitar standout.
Good.
hell yeah 3.75ish
Cool attitude, cool sound, great voice! Not every song is top notch, but the tail ends are great
One’s quite fully down with SK, though perhaps more so now, it must be said, than in the past, like in real time, when annoying hipster-ish (or hipster-aspiring) friends oversang their praises. In other words, they've held up well. Brevity’s a strength, as are the sense of humor and the certain lack of overweening self-importance (looking at you Karen O). Plus they get good yields from by extending basic punk template (plus knowing how to play, plus legit riot grrrl attitude [so timely and au courant then] plus good production all of which make a considerable difference). “Littke Babies,” their version of "Hot Topic" by Le Tigre, shows just how Go-gos they coulda gone.
Pretty good punky thing, I enjoyed my listen. Won't return probably. Like the band name.
Corin Tucker is just over a year older than I am. Carrie Brownstein is just over nine months younger. I could have gone to high school with Sleater-Kinney. So it gives me no pleasure to imagine them ignoring me for being such a square. Then later I might outwardly bad mouth their music out of male insecurity, but secretly think Dig Me Out rocks.
Definitely an album I am aware of but never listened, and what a shame. Good 90s chick rock. I mainly know Carrie Brownstein from Portlandia but know she was in the band.
Rating: 4.3 Good lord this is HARD. The crowd at a concert would be doing the band a disservice if a full on riot didn’t start for some of these songs. A chipped tooth or something to that effect would be the least of your worries. Rock solid.
Dig Me Out // One More Hour // Turn It On // Not What You Want // 3.5/5
This was exactly what I needed after being assigned the 3 hour long Ella Fitzgerald box set yesterday (no offense Ella Fitzgerald). Sleater-Kinney deliver their riot grrl with all the conviction, power and righteous anger you could ask for. And they have kind of a unique niche in the genre, coming across with flavors of alt rock, noise pop, the punk-end of grunge and a little bit of straight rock and roll. The songs across this record embody this style from front to back, serving as a canvas upon which their lyrics can be painted. And the lyrics are compelling, it's the confrontational feminism you would expect from Riot Grrl, coupled with very personal subject matter. We cover the queer experience, heartbreak, invasion of privacy, gender stereotypes and more. Tucker and Brownstein both share vocal duties, and their passion and intensity comes through cleanly, reminding you that this is very much a punk album. This whole album is worth a listen, but at least be sure to scope out Dig Me Out and One More Hour.
further proof of my theory that women make the best punk
I live in Seattle and when I drive to Olympia, or points further south, I pass the exit for Sleater-Kinney, and I always smile.
I have never been able to get into Sleater-Kinney--and that is on me. Coming to this fresh, I was rocked and thrilled: pummelling drums, snarly angular punk hooks, and flat out rage and menace shot through with fragility and longing. They tear through a whole mess of songs in like 37 blistering minutes. Win. Loved it.
I’m ashamed to say I never listened to this album before. It’s punchy and edgy and full of energy. Would there be Avril Lavigne or Olivia Roderigo or Willow without them?
My only problem with Sleater-Kinney is that a lot of their songs blend together for me. Their post-punk, noise rock, riot grrl sound is great, but most of their songs end up sounding too much alike to me. My favorite album by them is "All Hands on the Bad One," as it has more unique choruses and melodies. However, I think, in general, they have been consistent and a powerful sound.
Me liking a 90s alt rock album is the least surprising thing to anybody who knows me even a little bit.
Quintessential S-K. Corin's reverberating vocals, Carrie's cool girl attitude, and Janet's powerful drumming. Indeed a classic.
Up until this moment, I didn't heard a full record by them, and I was pleasantly surprised by how heavy it is, rock full of energy and all great songs to pair it to. Fully recommended.
Rachel type shit. Fun and not too forgettable. Makes you wanna put on north face and dance in a basement w stale beer. FOUR!
Good solid rock, nice
Creo que esto es lo más cerca del punk que me puede gustar. La batería de varias canciones me gustó harto, pero soy bien melodica para mis cosas, y a pesar de que me gustó la voz de la vocalista; me cuesta conectar con este estilo de música
Brilliant..hadn't heard of them but they are certainly superb at what they do. Loud brash but also varied. The musicianship is very good and the tuned down guitars a genius touch giving a very different experience. A fairly clear good call from the editorial team.
Classic punk album. Sleater-Kinney doesn't get enough love.
I didn't really like the lead singer's voice, and I'm learning that that's a really important thing for me personally when listening to new music. Everything else about this group is pretty awesome. The drumming is chaotic but well timed, guitar riffs give peak grunge. I just have a hard time really listening in closely because of the singer's warbly voice. I did really enjoy this album, but I felt like I couldn't really dig deep into it because of her voice. Maybe it'll get another listen from me eventually, especially if I can learn to make that less of a barrier to enjoying music. Favorite Song(s): One More Hour, Heart Factory
Jenny
Simplistic and repetitive - musically and lyrically - this packs a punch. It's fun, angry, juvenile, and energetic. Each member is connected to their instrument in a symbiotic fashion, but it's a young love, hand-holding relationship rather than anything more mature. Ladies were understandably pissed off in the 90s, but where is that righteous anger today, where it is really needed? Where are the true standout songs on this album? Does it matter?
Words and Guitar... I want it, I got it. Peak Riot Grrl vibes as Carrie Brownstein yells for a solid half hour over great guitar nodles.
How lucky was that other reviewer who had an angsty 14 year old sister with a band who could rock this hard? I never had a sister. That would have been cool. I could have carried gear for them or something.
I keep saying: I don’t like punk. But I like this! What’s the difference? It’s *musical* punk. And, the lead singer can sing. I’ll listeagain, but this is a high 3 (it’s a little shrill at times) or 4. I’ll go with a 4, for now.
феминистки тоже люди
Maybe it's my local connection to the band (I've taken the Sleater-Kinney exit off of I-5 North many times) but I really, really, liked it. Perfect wake up play for a Monday morning, or any other morning for that matter
A name I "know" without really knowing what they sound like, or being able to name any tracks. But this firmly sits within the "riot grrrrrl" genre doesn't it. It's all angry and spiky and fast and shows that girls can rock with the best of them. Fantastic energy.
Maybe been sleeping on SK. This was pretty solid. 4/5