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It's ok. You go girls. 2.5/5
Not a fan of the screaming women in this. Nice to test, but don't think it's going to grow on me - opting this one out of my collection I think.
Very good Explosive Nice
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.
That voice was painful
Good.
nah
hell yeah 3.75ish
Fuck off.
The vocals were too high and shrill and the music wasn’t too great either.
#755. I wouldn't have expected to like lesbian punk, but I actually thought it was pretty decent. 3/5: acceptable
Didn’t do it for me.
Cool attitude, cool sound, great voice! Not every song is top notch, but the tail ends are great
No bueno
Ok for grunge.
My bisexual self wanted to like this more. Oh well.
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.
I get it. It was intense. I was ready for it to be over 3 songs before the end
Can't even remember listening to it. Didn't interest me.
enjoyed this, hopefully will come back too
Nice but kind of one note.
Solid punk record
Having never actually heard Sleater-Kinney but aware of their general place in the pantheon and of course aware of Carrie Brownstein, this was a lot more abrasive than I was expecting, although it got better as it went along. I was assured by a major Sleater-Kinney fan in my life that this is definitely on the anxiety-inducing side of their canon, so curious to hear more.
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.
Decent album, I think I didn’t give this one a fair listen and may need to go back.
Liked it at first, but then I started to enjoy it less as it went on.
Words and Guitar is probably my favorite off of this one, I honestly didn't find myself having strong opinions about songs one way or another.
Pretty good punky thing, I enjoyed my listen. Won't return probably. Like the band name.
I wanted more variation in vocal lines. The punky music was fine, maybe even a little enjoyable but I ended up wanting to skip towards the end because it felt like the same some. More anger would have made it better I think
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.
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.
Good instrumentals and complete album sound
Good stuff
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.
Early 90s rap was different, not a fan of this album
Cacophonous. Some songs sounded off key. Shocked this album was on the list.
I didn't love their voice, though cool girl band! David Galea saw them in 1999
Another band I am very aware of but never listened to an album before. Well, I can see why they are on the list. The album is quite sharp with good instrumentals and vocals and goid energy, but one thing this project has taught me is that punk, grunge and similar sounds are definitely not for me. 3/5
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.
I really liked the music but not a fan of the vocals
This punk rock album is like a crowded room of sparring voices—its tangled guitars and pounding drums buzz with restless energy, the vocals flare with conviction and strain, and while its tension over identity and power crackles vividly, the constant clamor can grow tiring.
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
Cool punky vibes. I don't really like the vocals that much, but they work very well with the song. Fun and simple guitar parts as well.
The first song really set the bar pretty high for me. Its fast and pretty hectic and kicks some ass. But then time moves on and I start to see some cracks. Biggest of all is the vibrato type singing. Its just flat out annoying to my ears. And its damn near every single time she opens her mouth it has to modulate up and down. Just sing the damn song without that crap. I know you can do it cause I dont hear it at all in the opener. But after that its here to stay. And that looses quite a bit of points from me. But to the good. The music itself is above average to excellent. It all fits and has intensity when needed but also thrives in the softer and more moody sections. Im sort of torn here. The instrumentation is great but I can't stand one aspect of the singer that's used to excess. Cause otherwise the singing would be also great. But alas we have that warbley thing that does ruin it. Its still a good record but I have some serious reservation about what ive heard here
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.
Songs I liked Jenny
Me liking a 90s alt rock album is the least surprising thing to anybody who knows me even a little bit.
Fun alternative rock album with some good moments. Highlights: “Words and Guitar” and “Buy Her Candy”
Okay.
Enjoyed this….
Just no. This was a waste a 36 minutes. The screeching hurt my ears.
Sleater-Kinney's "Dig Me Out" was a completely new listen for me. While it was a solid listen and featured some genuinely good moments, the overall impression was simply "okay." The energy is certainly high, it's loud and full of urgency in places. By the fifth track, the sound started to become wearing. Specifically, I found the shouty, almost shrill, vocal delivery, from Corin Tucker, grating rather than engaging. I didn't find anything particularly ground breaking or influential within its thirteen tracks. Musically competent, yes. Three stars. 1 "Dig Me Out" (3/5) 2 "One More Hour" (3/5) 3 "Turn It On" (4/5) 4 "The Drama You've Been Craving" (3/5) 5 "Heart Factory" (2/5) 6 "Words and Guitar" (3/5) 7 "It's Enough" (4/5) 8 "Little Babies" (4/5) 9 "Not What You Want" (2/5) 10 "Buy Her Candy" (3/5) 11 "Things You Say" (3/5) 12 "Dance Song '97" (3/5) 13 "Jenny" (3/5) Total - 40 Average - 3.08 126/1001 67/126 albums reviewed were new to me.
I haven’t listened to this since high school, and since Portlandia. Somehow now the Carrie parts just seemed funny, and I’m sure I didn’t feel that way in the past.
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
Quintessential S-K. Corin's reverberating vocals, Carrie's cool girl attitude, and Janet's powerful drumming. Indeed a classic.
This started off good - I'm surprised I'd never heard (of) them before. The album started off with a bang but then deflated to an elongated squeal. One song here and there on a playlist would be ok but a whole album of warbling over, admittedly, good guitar tunes is a bit too much for me. There's a song later in the album where the singer isn't screech-warbling for the first few moments and but give it a bit and we're back there...
Prior to listening to this they were #1205 on my all time last.fm artists list - between Sheryl Crow and Sting with Edin Karamazov. Interesting. From things I've heard over the years they seem to be one of my favourite bands' favourite bands... i don't see them doing that for me though
This reminded me a bit of Garbage. 3.5 rounded down.
Thought I might like this — all female alternative band, love Carrie as an actress. Love the energy of the band but the songs, not so much. Plus overly shouty vocals.
Always feel like I should like them more—I love basically every band they influenced—but they never quite hit.
This honestly could have been a 4 if I didn’t find the vocals so grating
I get why it’s so critically acclaimed. The politics and the scenester thing. It’s different enough that it didn’t fit into the power pop scene or the grunge scene. It’s certainly not pop. I don’t love the singing/screaming and the lyrics aren’t catchy. Its ok. Not great.
Riot Grrl at its finest.
This is #day420 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… an absolute no-name for me here. Some tight fem punk rock with plenty of '90s flair. Is this what they call riot grrrl? As others have pointed out, though, and I'll echo it, the lead vocals get extremely grating sooner than you think. Guess I'm landing on a 2 out of 5 eventually. Looking forward to #day421.
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
Women-core. It’s nice and loud but, oh man, her voice.
Suck City.
This is excellent. Top notch sound by a pioneer band. Love it. 4 side of a 4.5.
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.
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
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
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.
This seemed to go past in a millisecond. I don’t know if I wasn’t listening properly but it all sounded like the same song. I didn’t mind the song, but it was just a blur. It’s probably more of 2.5 but I’ll award its brevity.
They toured with Wilco a bunch of years ago and I tried to like them but I don’t. It’s the voice.
I appreciate how cool this band is more than I appreciate the music. There's good stuff here, and vocal chops to boot, but a little indie mess for my personal tastes.
I really want to like SK but my god her voice is like nails on a chalkboard for me. She hits the same note in every song. I can't even hear if the guitars are doing anything cool because all I hear is her voice.
As I progressed through the album this grew on me.
Jenny
Cool punk rock sound but vocals can be a little grating sometimes.
Not for me
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.
Ein kantiges, kompromissloses Album mit viel DIY-Charme und feministischer Haltung. Die rohe Energie überzeugt, doch der sperrige Sound und die fehlende Zugänglichkeit machen es nicht für jeden hörbar. Dass es nicht bei Amazon Unlimited Music verfügbar ist, passt zum rebellischen Charakter – aber auch zur begrenzten Reichweite. Eigenwillig, aber nicht ganz rund.
more of a 3.5 but rounding down since no particular song really caught my attention
Gritty unvarnished punk.
I've enjoyed quite a bit of Sleater-Kinney in the past. For whatever reason, I didn't quite gybe well with this today, which is kind of a shame.
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
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
I’m not sure why I always thought these guys were a country music outfit. Must have had it mixed up with some other band made of last names. In any case, I was initially surprised and pleased that it was NOT country, and had a fresh jangly sound like early R.E.M. or the Go-Go’s. Some toe-tappers for sure. However, the singer’s bleating goat voice began to grate on me by track 2, and I soon found myself skipping songs halfway through. An acquired taste I did not acquire. And not for lack of trying… I *wanted* to like it. I will not be listening again, but it gets a 3.
meh
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
Very good album well produced and great sound engeniering.i dont love the lead singers voice but it was real good music so they made up for it. 3.5 but can only award 3
Nothing Special.
Suprised I had mever heard of this band- reminiscent of a lot of other late 90s alt bands with female front. I liked their style and their sound
I could not get into this album at all. The vocalist's voice sounded like nails on a chalkboard for me.
Ja ogólnie uwielbiam kobiece zespoły punkowe, riot Grrrl itp. Ale ten akurat mi nie siadł. Było w tej płycie wszystkiego za dużo i za mało jednocześnie. Wymęczyła mnie i wynudziła. Nie zafascynowała. 5/10
Outside of the opening track, every other song sounds like the same bland alternative Rock. Favorite Track: "Dig Me Out".
Don't love the vocals but musically there's some good energy, low/mid 3 for me
Lärm!
I can’t remember it too well, but it was pretty good? Around 3 or 4 range.
This album grew on me as I listened to it, didn't like it all that much at first but by the end I though it was pretty good.
Love Sleater Kinney. Maybe not a 5 star album but all, but I can get it.
Angular, distorted guitars abound. Nothing individually stood out for me as an out and out banger but probably worth another listen. Overall a pretty good sounding album
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!
Sleater-Kinney seems like a band I would be into. A 90's feminist, alt-rock/riotgrrrl trio? Yes, please. However, Brownstein's voice is a little tough to digest. By the way extension, the album suffers. Sadly, I'm just not into it.
Didnt listen to full album. Girls rock.
Not bad alternative, but not my favorite. Low 3.
I’m ok not really liking this. Little Babies was kinda fun.
I know some people who probably really like this. I'm lukewarm on it. It isn't as intolerable as some out of tune, lo fi punky stuff on this list, and it has a good energy I can enjoy, but it isn't spectacularly interesting either.
Good grunge? What is this witchcraft?
The definition of ‘noise’. Girl cannot hold a note. A nooOOottTTTTteeeeEeEeE
Just way too shouty, and because the shouty parts only seem to be the same pitch or the same two pitches alternating, it's excessive and hard to listen to. The songs that are sung normally are actually pretty good - Little Babies probably my favourite.
I just don't like their voices and find them grating
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. (⌐■_■)
Sick. Good. Cool.
Very solid
Surf punk with a female Jello Biafra singing
Listen to this for One More Hour and you’ll see It’s Enough.
I came for the feminist and queer themes. I stayed for the great, high energy rock n roll. I mainly knew Sleater-Kinney as Carrie Brownstein's (from Portlandia) band but never spent the time to listen to them properly. They're really a fantastic band, bringing influences from classic rock and punk. I had expected to hear something similar to Le Tigre or Bikini Kill. While the spirit and lyrics are roughly aligned with those bands, Sleater-Kinney are pulling a lot more from bands like The Kinks. In doing so, they're declaring that feminism doesn't need to be confirmed to the traditionally friendly genres like punk and grunge. They can reach for the heights of commercial appeal and the great bands of the past. Ok, Sleater-Kinney are not The Kinks, but they're still damn good and refreshingly challenging to both gender and genre (as one reviewer put it). Well worth a listen.
When this started, I thought I hated it but I got used to the singer’s voice after a while. After that point, it became a very banging album.
Female power rock. That was fun. I'll definitely listen to it again. 4/5
Das Album entstand im Studio John and Stu’s in Seattle und markierte den Einstand der Schlagzeugerin Janet Weiss, die den Sound entscheidend prägte. Sleater-Kinney stammen aus den USA und sind im Umfeld der Riot-Grrrl-Bewegung verankert. Musikalisch verbindet das Trio rauen Punkrock mit melodischen Gitarrenläufen, ganz ohne Bass. Der Titelsong „Dig Me Out“ eröffnet kompromisslos, während „Words and Guitar“ die Energie des Albums bündelt. Besonders eindringlich wirkt „One More Hour“, das persönliche Brüche thematisiert, und „Little Babies“ zeigt den satirischen Zugriff der Band. Das Zusammenspiel von Corin Tucker und Carrie Brownstein, ihre wechselnden Stimmen und verschachtelten Gitarrenlinien, erzeugt eine Spannung, die bis heute eigenständig klingt. Mit Dig Me Out erreichten Sleater-Kinney ihren künstlerischen Durchbruch und festigten ihren Platz im Indie-Rock.
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)
>women making music
Fun album
Solid album. Was only familiar with the title track. Can't believe I'd never listened to the whole album before. Corrin Tucker's voice never really did that much for me. Pacing and overall tone is great.
punk rock...feminino...eu gosto muito disso...
Not my favorite
It’s on prob need to listen in a different mood. Kind cool rock
A very good album that seems like it’d be exactly what I want, but I’ve always struggled to truly love it. Still happy to see the band made it on this list though.
I like the grit here, the guitars are crunchy, and it’s got that lo-fi, low production indie bite. But why do the vocals feel like they’re always at a boiling point? Plenty to like in the music, it's very 90's, but the delivery wears thin fast. Struggling three stars. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions: - Dig Me Out - One More Hour - Dance Song '97
I think the word that best describes this album is... Shit.
Good album. Vocals are certainly an acquired taste, but the songwriting and energy of this record is top notch.
Sorry, is this a joke?
Cool guitar tones and fun riffs. The shouting vocals, while cool at first, do end up getting a little bit old by the end pf the album. It's short tho, so it doesn't suffer much from it. Overall, it won't change your life, but it's fun enough.
Hmmm, a lot of screeching vocals on this backed up by mediocre indie riffs. Not one song is memorable in my opinion.
Favorite Track: One More Hour
It’s ok, some songs are close to great but don’t quite cross the threshold
Cracking Riot Grrrl album, up there with Bikini Kill.
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.
Yes to feminism and smashing the patriarchy. Yes to good old fashioned pop punk. Not s fan of her voice and could have done with a bit more variation
Boring.
Very good.
I love that this list included Riot Grrl music because I do think there is a heavy male bias in this list. While this isn't an album I would spin on my own, it was still refreshing to hear this.
Repetitive & whiny vocals. Still struggling to fully appreciate the more punk offerings on this list.
Listenable enough despite some shrill vocals but not something I'm rushing back to
Thoughts before listening: I like Sleater-Kinney's general aesthetic, and they have been a mainstay in the music world I follow throughout my adult life. That being said, I have never really been able to get into them. I mean there are some good songs that I've heard from them, but I have never liked them enough to buy an album. Maybe this will be the listen that changes that for me. Review: I see that there are a lot of complaints in the reviews about the vocals, and maybe thats what it is for me as well. I mean I certainly enjoy dirty, punk inspired indie rock so this should be right up my alley, but something has just never really clicked for me. I guess that maybe its the shrill warble in the vocals although it seems like I should be able to get over that....I certainly listen to male singers with questionable voices. The title track is iconic, and I like some of these other songs as well like "Words and Guitar", "Not What You Want", and "Dance Song '97". Sleater-Kinney has a talent for writing cool indie rock riffs that I can certainly appreciate. I'll give this 4-stars
Obvs love it
Not really my favorite kind of music but the album got better after the first track
It’s typical SK
To be clear, three of these stars are for Janet Weiss, and one is for Corin and Carrie.
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.
Dig Me Out is raw, fiery, and full of attitude, but at 3/5, it feels more like a strong first punch than a lasting impact. Sleater-Kinney brings energy in spades, with sharp riffs and shouted vocals that cut through the mix like a warning siren. It’s clearly passionate and politically charged, but the songs often blur together, with the same frantic pace and tension carrying across most of the album. There’s no denying the conviction behind it all, and tracks like “One More Hour” show flashes of real emotional depth. Still, the lo-fi sound and relentless urgency can start to wear thin if you're not fully on board with their style. It’s an important album for riot grrrl and punk, but it sometimes feels more powerful in spirit than in replay value.
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.
Sleater-Kinney - Dig Me Out 5/10 Decent one, this. Good energy and I liked the music. Very punky and some hints of bands to follow, like the Strokes. Liked the lead vocals less, although the harmonies with the other ones were good. Best: One More Hour
“Get me a trio that sounds like a grungy female imitation Nirvana type band!”
Salut Cyril! Je suis content que ton entrevue se soit bien passé, je suis en train d'écouter leur dernier album en t'écrivant, à date j'adore! T'inquiète, je garde l'info, moutus et bouche cousue! Effectivement, les tracks métal de KGLW doivent fesser différemment en live dans un mushpit! Un de mes rêves serait de les voir en show, mais ils ne viennent pas à Montréal! C'est le problème, on est trop ptit pour vous? Queen, Pink Floyd pis Nirvana sont venu, eux, pis y'on fait des ostis de bon shows! Parlant de concerts, je n'en ai pas assisté tant que ça, mais le plus mémorable serait le show de la St-Jean des Cowboys Fringants, il y a deux ans. Si tu connais pas, c'est pas mal le plus gros band au Québec des vingts dernières années. Le chanteur, Karl Tremblay, avait annoncé une couple de mois auparavant qu'il avait le cancer de la prostate à un stade avancé, mais qu'il maintiendrait ça présence au show. Il avait l'air assez mal en point durant les entrevues, donc ont était pas sûr qu'il serait en mesure de finir le concert, ni même de monter sur scène. Mais, au boy, une fois sous les projecteurs, c'était une bête de scène, il chantait à plein poumon et il s'est donné à coeur pendant quasiment deux heures avec le reste du band, qui était eu aussi complètement en feu. Couplé avec l'énergie de 50000 personnes le soir de la fête nationale, à chanter leurs meilleurs hits à tue-tête avec mes meilleurs amis, c'était assez mémorable. Malheureusement, Karl Tremblay est mort 5 mois plus tard, avec funéraille nationale et tout les hommages posthumes ever. À la suite de la St-Jean, le band a annulé tout les autres shows prévu, dût à l'état de santé de Karl, donc, à moins que je me trompe, j'ai assisté au dernier spectacle du groupe québ le plus influent du 21e siècle (à date). Mais trève de dépression et de mélancolie! Je suis content d'apprendre que Wide Awake a gagné meilleurs album 2018, vraiment il le mérite! "Humongous Banger", pour me citer. Concernant les Tragically Hips, je connaissais le band seulement de nom, je savais même pas que qu'ils étaient canadiens! Honnêtement, je sais pas grand chose de la culture canadienne, j'ai l'impression qu'elle s'est fait indoctriner par la culture américaine depuis un bon 200 ans pis récemment essaye tant bien que mal de se reconstruire une identité distincte. Ah, oui, j'oubliais! Je préfèrerais qu'on continue à écrire sur ce site. Oui, c'est pas le plus pratique, mais justement, le charme vient de là! Le décalage de réponse me fait vraiment penser à une correspondance à la poste, comme dans "l'ancien temps"! Aussi, ça fait un break des conversation instantané, ou tu te sens obligé de répondre le plus vite possible, qui commence à bien me tomber sur les nerfs Donc, voilà, ça commence à faire un long paragraphe, j'ai même plus de place pour noter l'album d'hier! Anyway, je l'ai pas aimé tant que ça. Alright! Bonne vacances!
I'm a fairly new Sleater-Kinney convert and this album has full punk attitude with catchy tunes. Can't ask for more than that.
Riot Grrl perfection!
This is a perfect album. Not a single dull moment, all the songs are incredible, her voice rules, they are all phenomenal players. This has definitely found a place in my top 100 albums all time. Disappointing to see dudes shitting on her voice all over the reviews and giving similar vocalists like Nirvana 5’s across the board.
Idk this isn't what I gravitate towards musically and I'm not sure if this album swung me in any direction. Cool female vocalists, but it did start just sounding like a form of yodeling. Good energy, but I'm thinking a very low 3.
There's a lot to like on here. Angular guitar riffs and lots of energy. No bass which makes me sad, but that's okay. The vocals did wear on me in a way that other female fronted rock bands like screaming females don't. This album took me forever to get all the way through, feeling a 3/5
M’a fait penser à Bikini Kill; bien que similaires les pièces m’ont surprise par leurs variations et arrangements. J’ai bien aimé
This was a cool album. I wish I had been listening to it since it came out. It’s definitely my kind of sound. The singers vocal style is different and maybe too much vibrato, but by the end of the album I was sad it was over. Definitely a sound I could fall for.
complete nonsense writing. It feels like such a long time ago when i began to reject feminism. and the reason is that radical feminists ruined my life and my whole internet presence so i need to reject. ha-ha, you are a bitch and you should be proud of it. they said. and ultimately i found that i am non-binary. bruh i should amuse myself to death by escaping the paradigm but found myself still trapped in it. i mean it started with him acknowledging my favourite artist and i got too near anyway how did it end up like this its only an imaginary kiss. i hate you all. come. take me out and dig my grave. i mean so do this album really have very exposed and not subtle "-ism" related things? im not sure. so its better than their last album and everyone in this fucking scene which is also the worst thing that ever happened in the 90s (i need to specially call out Bikini Kill for starting it all, all the third wave -ism and all the trauma and all the hurt happened in the later 30 years) because realding the lyrics, i didnt see any visible "-ism" and they have really good music going on there. you hate boys whining and girls yelling. they said that the hate on the latter is "disencouraging empowerment" but in reality warbling vocals is always an annoying thing. bang. punk is always left wing. post punk is more complicated. may God give me peace and existansial crisis in other music also made by female musicians. And give me a gun so i can shot a hole into the sun as everybody explode with the everlasting bullet hole in my sucking chest. bang bang. 4/5
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
**** Did not know that band at all. I like them. A discovery!
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.
personal fav, absolute classic, 10/10 if you think this is like "being yelled at by your girlfriend" I'm sorry that you hate women
Album was solid, not really for me but not bad. 5.3/10
I’ve only heard one SK album, excited for this one. Turn it on is the first track that really stands out to me. The vocals overall are….interesting. Dig me outs a banger. Not too much else really stands out tbh. Buy her candy isn’t bad Solid 3/5⭐️
Just meh, nothing really stood out.
90’s counter-culture rock. Lace up your skates and begin the roller derby.
Neato '90s rocker stuff I don't mind listening to, it's got its own style, not my favorite offering of '90s rock nor punk, but unique enough for a listen
Especially the vocal production is a bit too raw and grating for my taste. And I fully accept that a lot of people will say that it's a sacrilege to say that because it's that grating quality that actually defines this record and makes it great. I still find this more than decent - I just find myself preferring their later records, which to me still retain plenty of rawness. But, contrary to this album, they don't sound like the've done a proper studio recording of all the instruments, but took all the vocals from a rehearsal room recording done using a cheap tape recorder.
Kate Bush-y
I liked the album! I know Carrie Brownstein from Portlandia and didn't even know she was a musician!
Raw with genuinely good instruments and vocals. I dig it.
Not often do you hear a sound so thick from a threepiece with such minimalist production and no bass to boot. The energy is the right blend of contempt, snarl, anger, but also tongue in cheek, evidenced by the lyrics and melodies. Will check out more of this band.
I really do love this album. The songwriting and guitar playing is awesome. Need to get more into this stuff. 4.5 for me.
my favorite genre, 90s garage rock. there was no world in which i didn't love this. it's not perfect but like it rocks. only complaint is its a bit same-y throughout? but a solid 4 duh
Indie darlings that I’ve always been kind of indifferent to. My first listen all the way through and I don’t feel much different. I can’t really put my finger on why I don’t like it more, maybe just too much treble and noise for me at times. Heart Factory was my favourite.
2.7 Didnt care for it as much as I would have thought. A bit one dimensional but in fairness I will have to give it another crack to see whats up. Still decent
Classic riot grrl. Classic PNW indie rock. I can understand how her voice could get to be too much, but I think that’s a feature not a bug. Happy this is included, but still baffled by the Built to Spill snub. They should also be in the book.
Pretty damn good.
Practically perfect.
Talk about nostalgia! Man this did something for me. A low 4. Faves are dig me out, one more hour, and little babies. Would listen again.
Pretty good some songs were better than others
Not bad, but not great.
Energetic and powerful garage/indie punk from key players in the riot grrrl movement. A band who sends a message lyrically, vocally, and musically. The lead vocals stand out as unique, with an intense, emotional, vibrato-heavy attack. There’s a solid interplay between 2 vocalist and 2 guitarists, while drums hold down the beat and low end in the absence of bass. A few real catch songs. Just some solid feminist punk.
Honestly this was pretty decent. Really raw. Something the girls may like.
Not my genre of choice, but I appreciate the representation and experience.
Muscular, spidery, bassless guitar duelling and smart, cocksure drumming make this the best riot grrrl-affiliated record I’ve heard, firmly of rock’s jet plane and leather jacket branch, spiked by banshee vocals that, unusually, throttle back and forth, keep coherent.
Basic indie rock, as befits a band named after a freeway exit. I would have offered another point for the enthusiasm with which they deliver such rudimentary fare, but that kind of behavior is frowned upon these days.
Vocalist is really annoying. Nothing was hooking me in. Very bland. Maybe it's their style but I fucking hate it
2 stars – Dig Me Out This wasn’t the kind of Seattle sound I was hoping for. I was thinking grunge or something a little more raw and heavy. Instead, I got enough vibrato to make it sound like a goat choir. I get that Sleater-Kinney has a big following and a lot of influence, but this one didn’t land for me. Felt more like noise than music at times. Not the worst thing I’ve ever heard, but I won’t be coming back to it.
Very 90's, not too much to write home about. If you like screechy vocals and a garage sound maybe. For me life's too short.
Let me tell you something - I really wanted to love this. And yet I didn't. I liked it. I admired it. But I was also glad when it was only 37 minutes long. I think if someone said 'do you want to listen to some more of their music', I'd say yeah, sure I'll give that a bash. But I wouldn't suggest it myself.
Solid guitar work and nice melodies. Songwriting is good. Vocals can be a bit harsh but goes well with their sound.
First album ive listened to in this project. "One more hour" was maybe one of my top fav listens in the album.
Garage band sound. Grungy punk rock. Album overall sounded the same. Leaning heavy on that garage punk rock theme. Nothing stood out since the songs all blended together in sound.
I quite like Sleater Kinney - I like their frantic energy. Enjoyable as I find them, I’m not sure what marks this album out given they all sound essentially the same. I guess if you’re going to pick one, you may as well make it this one. I’d probably have suggested All Hands on the Bad One myself, but no one asked.
Off the cuff remark: a decent album of driving indie rock, but is it "great"? Not really. I enjoyed it but it lacks a real spark for me. Standout track: struggle with this, and I think therein lies the problem. Revisit?: sort of thing I would be happy to listen to but I don't think it's ever going to stand out for me.
I always thought Neko Case was in Sleater-Kinney, so I've never given them a fair try. Turns out they're decent.
Like the sound but each song sounded like the next..Lots of the same for an album… an interesting lesson was the dig me out covers version with collaborations, which was great
The only Sleater-Kinney album I've ever listened to was Little Rope, which came out last year. I was really shocked by how much I enjoyed Little Rope, but I didn't listen to Dig Me Out, because I knew it'd come up for me to review at some point. I can't remember if I had any expectations for SK before I listened to Little Rope, but I expect a lot of great guitar rock on this album. I'm ready to be dug out! Also, this will be my fourth nineties album in a row, and the second in a row from 1997. Neato! Dig Me Out was excellent from start to finish. I figured I'd like the guitar playing on this album, which I did, but the thing that struck me the most was Corin Tucker's vocals. She sounded like an angrier Belinda Carlile, and I absolutely loved it. I don't remember hearing that quality in her voice on Little Rope, but it really stood out to me here. Back to the guitar playing though. The lack of a bass guitar really allowed SK to layer lead and rhythm guitars in a way that was simple, but still textured and deep. I thought the drumming was fantastic too, giving the album a blast of tight energy. For an album with a ton of punk rock energy and sound, the production was insanely clean, and the SK sounded perfectly in sync with one another. I really enjoyed the lyrics too; the themes of heartbreak and climbing out of that heartbreak were portrayed really well through the songwriting. As far as any favorite songs on the album, I'd have to go with "One More Hour." The guitar playing was excellent, and there were so many great riffs bundled up in the sound. I really loved how Corin and Carrie's vocals sounded together as well. Dig Me Out is a fantastic rock record, and it's inspired me to listen to Little Rope again later tonight.
Not for me. 1/5
Had to speed listen, again. Have never heard Sleater-Kinney before and hope to never again; Alternative music is not in my wheelhouse; gives me a headache.
I’m torn on this one- I really liked the songs themselves, the melodies, beats, instrumentation. But there was something about the lead singer’s voice that I found really grating….
Great instrumentalists, catchy tunes, but I cannot get behind the lead singer. I could honestly see this as a great band to see at a small-ish venue live though, lots of good energy.
3/5. Not bad, wouldn't really listen again. Favourites were tracks 5 and 6 and the last track
I love me some grunge and grew up in Seattle but have never listened to Sleater-Kinney before - that was really good! Nice hooks and I love the lead vocalists voice. Some songs were forgettable but this is a group I'd be curious to listen to more. 4/5
This is a near perfect record. I randomly discovered Sleater-Kinney shortly after its release when I was looking at music biographies in Tower Records and got into a conversation with someone who convinced me I should go check out the free Guided By Voices concert at Central Park Summerstage. GBV was okay but the opening act was S-K and I was instantly entranced by Tucker’s banshee wail and her and Brownstein’s dueling vocal and guitar lines. They’ve been one of my favorite bands ever since. They have other great albums but none hit quite like this one.
Interesting
Fantastic record! Electric energy. Tucker and Brownstein have such an ear for melody. Guitars that one may call angular. A song like Little Babies - not a particular high point on the album - is such a step above their riot grrl peers. Title track is my fav. Jenny is an uninspiring closer, but I like it in contrast to Big Thief's similarly named song.
7/10
The singer in this felt like a parody to me and I just couldn't get into it.
The music is good -- but the vocals are just too angsty
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
I tried to like it but it’s just not for me
Angsty, rough around the edges, abrasive 90’s chick band. Yes, please. Personally, I’m more of a Veruca Salt or The Breeders guy, but no complaints from me here. 3.5⭐️
Middle of the road for me - 2.5 stars, rounding up because I wouldn't mind hearing it again.
This is what putting a CAT in a dryer sounds like. HOW TF is this on any MUST HEAR list????
Gurl-Punk
Decent. Little noisy but couple good tracks
solid album. 8/10. no complaints.
Nah
The guitar reminded me a lot of early Arctic Monkeys. Pretty enjoyable listen.
90s-00s movie soundtrack music.
Alt rock/punk rock in the vein of sonic youth, throwing muses, etc. Aggressive and fun. Makes you feel like your in a small dark club filled with teen rage and angst. The stripped down and more melodic Little Babies was my favorite.
This album is supposed to tick all the boxes for me - punk rock, female vocalist - but unfortunately I didn't enjoy being yelled at for 30 consecutive minutes.
Olen pahoillani mutta tämä on paskaa. semmoseen genreen päättivät tyttelit uppoutua jossa maksimi on se kaksi kautta viisi. tämän lisäksi pysyttiin siinä kliseiden ja geneerisyyden raiteilla eikä edes vilkuteltu kahdella pyörällä samalla kun kolikeita tulee toiseen käteen. istutaan vaan sisällä ja pohditaan. + lammas laulanta klassikko naistoimintaa taas kerran.. en pahemmin löydä mitään hyvää tästä ja haluanko?? haluanko etsiä.. haluanko svedu vastarannalla reisiin asti mölviä mudassa ja paskassa toisen kerran päivässä? luulen että en halua.. the schism betewen et taju viela project and 90's american rock music is hullun hulvaton but also seriously fucked up.. dig me out
Annoying punk replica
I’ve always seen Sleater-Kinney in festival lineups and wondered who they were. Now I know
Great! I didn't know Sleater Kinney before, but I have to say it's not bad. I quite like their album "Dig Me Out." The singer's voice reminds me a bit of "Poly Styrene" by X-Ray Spex. "Dig Me Out" is a great, energetic song. I can only say that I'll be listening to the album more often in the near future; I really enjoyed it.
Standout Songs: Dig Me Out Turn It On It’s Enough Dance Song ‘97
Surprisingly fun.
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 like a couple of Sleater-Kinney songs (I even bought Little Babies as a single) but have never listened to a whole album, and if I’m honest it’s because I thought the vocals might work best in I small doses. I should have put that misgiving aside earlier - I enjoyed this.
Very interesting, catchy 90s pop-rock. I can see why some people have this on their top rock albums of all time list. I find the singing to be a little discordant though.
There's this indie karaoke bar I go to sometimes, and all the other women there are always so cool that I'm too intimidated to even consider talking to them. But one time, I sang "One More Hour" at the bar, and one of those really cool women came over to tell me how cool she thought I was. If that's not 5-star worthy, I don't know what is!
Don't get it
I have been told many times that I should check this one out. I’m glad it showed up in the list so that I could finally remember to do it. Great album!
Ok album that I own- but did not enjoy as much today #musicsky #albumsky #musicchallenge
Loud girly rock, I dig but probably wouldn't hunt out
In the beginning I had some issues with the singing, but instrumentally this is a very fun album to listen to and after a while I also got used to the singing. Overall 3.5 stars for me.
It’s a lot
No va
Hard to believe this album is almost 30 years old and yet the impact of the album still lives on through the likes of other female bands I’ve grown to love like The Beaches and The Last Dinner Party. It still sounds so relevant, relatable and new. I really loved the punchy intro title track as it really sets the tone for the angsty feminist riot grrrl rock that was going to come thereafter. Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein create a really edgy sound with just their voices and their guitars and Janet Weiss on the drums. No bass. And even with this minimalist set up, this album was still so full and intense. Tucker’s voice especially almost acted as a fourth instrument with her yodels akin to the ones I’ve heard in The Cranberries. What I really enjoyed about the album the most and found fun was the sparring between both singers. It was almost conversational between them, but also storytelling between two angles. Learning that Hayley Williams from Paramore was heavily influenced by these artists makes even more sense as I can hear a bit of their style in her sound. I really love the emergence of female vocals and talent within the rock realm so this was really fun to listen through. My favourite tracks were definitely “One More Hour” and “Jenny” if I really had to pick a top two. I think the best points of the vocal sparring happened in “The Drama…” and “Heart Factory”. Rating: 3.8/5 – Grew On Me Standout Tracks: “One More Hour”, “Turn It On”, “The Drama You’ve Been Craving”, “Heart Factory”, “It’s Enough”, “Things You Say”, “Dance Song ‘97”, “Jenny”
Dig me out and bury me 6ft because her voice killed me.
Lauljal on cool energia ja hääl, aga muidu oli album minu jaoks pisut igav. Cool vibes, aga midagi väga eriliselt meelde ei jäänud
I don't care what you lot think, I think her vocals are great!
This definitely jams for punk. The singing gets a little grating on the ears, but it's not the worst I've heard when it comes to punk on here. This gives middle-ish 3 vibes. I don't really see myself coming back to listen though.
Listened to this one last week a few times. Honestly did not enjoy the goat-influenced vocals at all on first listen but I found that a number of songs got stuck in my head and called me back in. Some of those that got stuck in my head included One More Hour, Heart Factory, and Words and Guitar. I'd say I found this album to be front-loaded and somewhat of an acquired taste, but it really has grown on me. For me this sits at very low 4 territory for raw enjoyment. I think that in spite of the shrill lead vocals, the instrumentals are quite nice and the vocal balancing between members is quite effectively done.
Not usually a punk fan, and her voice mostly wasn't great, but I found myself not wanting to skip every track. The bar is low for punk for me... I kinda liked this! Probably a 2 in a vacuum, but since it's acceptable punk I'll give it a bump.
Bad punk, but this time featuring shrieky girl singer.
Heard of this band a bunch on indieheads but never really listened to them. Definitely some 90s punk rock. Aggressive but in a cool way. I enjoyed that compared to some other punk on here.
Not terrible by any means but why listen to this when you have PJ Harvey? 3*
This album rips! Short, fast, and hard. It's a 4+. The only reason I can't round up to 5 is that would put it equal with albums that did it earlier and better, especially PJ Harvey Rid of Me. Dig Me Out very much feels like it was trying to recreate Rid of Me. And who wouldn't want to?! It comes up slightly short in a few ways. First, PJ already did it so it lacks the originality factor. But the real reason is that it just doesn't have the same vocal powerhouse. This is an album I would definitely listen to over and over again. I just can't quite get it five-star iconic status.
Love the energy and songs. This is what 1997 sounded like to me.
Let's hear it for lesbianism hooray lesbianism
I wish more albums were this concise
A bit boring
Not a band I was at all familiar with. Feel like I should've been way more into this than I was. Lots I normally go for and it's all good but didn't quite click with me, no individual songs that hit hard, maybe I just wasn't in the right mood.
Kind of basic 90's. Won't hurry to listen twice
Gross
Not really my jam, but probably deserves another listen someday.
Pure punk uncut.
Endnu et lækkert kvinderockalbum fra et band jeg aldrig har hørt om før
Virkelig god punk! Har hørt en masse Sleater-Kinney men det er længe siden, så godt gensyn!
Pretty good, but the vocals got a bit tiring.
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.
I can get into punk rock but I thought this one was just alright.
Feels like classic 90s rock. Didn't hate it.
really love the song one more hour, couldnt finish the record tho
It turns out my teenage angst is not dead, it was just sleeping inside of me, and Sleater-Kinney woke it up. Not exactly a great feeling, or appropriate for my current role in society. With true respect, I'm sticking with my standard "this is okay" rating of two stars.
holy damn, this album is LOUD. the first thing that stands out to me besides the bangin' tunes is the voices of these two, incredibly loud and powerful. this is a women's punk album, many tracks are about feminist rage and energy, plus many ideas about one's self and passionate emotions. this album is PASSIONATE and you can literally hear it on each track, it's insane. i couldn't name many female punk rock group that really pours sweat and tears to construct wired and intense music like this. the warbly, wailing singing style definitely isn't for everyone, and a big underlying problem that this album has is how similar tracks sound from one another... you've heard one track, you've kinda heard them all.
Divertido y con mucha onda, como todos los que le he escuchado a lasSleater Kinney.
The absolute core of Riot Grrrl. It's rough around the edges and heavy with emotion and strife, just like it should be.
Musically, the instrumentation on this album was slightly better than average. The production was raw, featuring a lot of distorted guitars that added to its gritty feel. As for the lyrics, they sounded like the musings of people half my age, full of angst and still trying to figure things out. While the album was a decent listen, it’s not something I would revisit.