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Sleater-Kinney's debut record is a medium-fi blast of thrashy riot grrrl rock. Some tracks are reminiscent of '90s Sonic Youth ("Be Yr Mama"), while others are just blasts of punk angst ("A Real Man"). The group suffers from excessively monotone melody lines, but succeeds with their overall confidence and an understanding of dynamics that is promising. This is a good first record, and a showcase for talent that would later blossom on The Hot Rock. ~ Zachary Curd
Unknown Contributor Role: Jason Traeger.
Personnel: Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein (vocals, guitar); Lora MacFarlane (vocals, drums).
Recording information: 486 Victoria Street, Melouurne, Australia.
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Purchase Sleater-Kinney CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Sleater-Kinney Call The Doctor CD (1996)
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Sleater-Kinney's masterful sophomore effort Call the Doctor fulfills all the promise of the group's debut and more, forging taut melodicism and jaw-dropping sonic complexity out of barbed-wire emotional potency. The emergence of Carrie Brownstein as an equal shareholder in Corin Tucker's vision is the key -- her four contributions (particularly "Stay Where You Are" and "I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone") are stellar, while her harmonies complete Tucker's equally superb lead turns by reading between the lines to verbalize the naked aggression at the core of the songs' polemic power. Forget the riot grrrl implications inherent in the trio's music -- Call the Doctor is pure, undiluted punk, and it's brilliant. ~ Jason Ankeny
Sleater-Kinney's masterful sophomore effort 'Call the Doctor' (Chainsaw) fulfills all the promise of the group's debut and more, forging taut melodicism and jaw-dropping sonic complexity out of barbed-wire emotional potency. Released in 1996, this ain't no sophomore slump record. Includes 'I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone'.
Recording information: 09/1995.
Sleater-Kinney: Corin Tucker (vocals, guitar, drums); Carrie "Carrie Brownstein" Kinney (vocals, guitar); Lora Macfarlane (vocals, guitar, drums).
Personnel: Corin Tucker (vocals, guitar, drums); Carrie Brownstein (vocals, guitar).
| | Bikini Kill C.D. Version Of The First Two Records CD (1992)
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Includes the EPs BIKINI KILL (formerly available as Kill Rock Stars 204) and YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH.
Recorded in 1991 and 1992. Includes liner notes by Kathleen Hanna and Tobi Vail.
Though they're quick to decry it in the CD liner notes, Bikini Kill found themselves manipulated into a position of being the premier "riot girl" band by a media obsessed with pigeon-holing everything. In actuality, the band comprised a number of different ethos and points of view, which at times seemed to lead to contradictory messages and gave their detractors ammunition--the band were called everything from exploitative to man-hating.
The first Bikini Kill "album" (six tracks, 16 minutes) features mid-tempo punk rock songs, including "Feels Blind," the clear blueprint for almost every Hole song (though Courtney Love is clearly more interested in commercial success), and "Thurston Hearts the Who," featuring simultaneous vocals, one skewering Sonic Youth and their "coolness," the other a sarcastic reading of a Bikini Kill review by a very confused and misinformed journalist. The second record, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, originally released as a split 12-inch with England's Huggy Bear, features even better songs (but tinnier production), especially "Don't Need You," a pissed-off, high-speed rip at people offering unbidden opinions, and the low-key "Outta Me," a brilliant break-up song.
Bikini Kill: Tobi Vail (vocals, bass, drums); Kathleen Hanna (vocals, drums); Billy Karren (guitar); Kathi Wilcox (bass, drums).
Engineers include: Ian Mackaye, Don Zientara, Pat Maley.
Personnel: Bill Karren (guitar); Tobi Vail (drums).
Recording information: Inner Ear (1991-1992); Sanctuary Theater, Washington DC (1991-1992); the Basement Of the Embassy (1991-1992); Yo-Yo Studios (1991-1992).
Photographer: Pat Graham.
| | Heavens To Betsy Calculated CD (1994)
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Before her days in Sleater-Kinney, Corin Tucker was belting out screams with her riot grrrl duo, Heavens to Betsy. Along with drummer and bassist Tracy Sawyer, Tucker crafted 12 songs of pissed-off, bitter confusion. As with much material in the genre, the lyrics focus on failed relationships and the hurt feelings having emerged as a result. However, one glaring exception is the song "White Girl," which is a rare introspective look by someone in the indie scene addressing the audience directly about the topic of racism. The rest of the album benefits from a guitar-driven garage music that is paired up with the riot grrrl sound of the Northwest from the early '90s. Intensely fierce, even when the tempo slows down, Sawyer keeps the beats tight and Tucker is always brimming over with passion and the kind of power of which many bands in the hardcore scene aren't even capable. Not so much in an overtly masculine manner, but through intelligently refined viciousness transmitted via the appropriate musical spectrum. While Heavens to Betsy wasn't as well known as Bikini Kill or Bratmobile (largely due to their short career), it hardly means they didn't have the potential to stack up. That being said, Calculated should be included as essential listening for all fans of riot grrrl. ~ Kurt Morris
Recorded in Seattle, Washington between November 30 and December 3, 1993.
Personnel: Corin Tucker (vocals, guitar, drums); Tracy Sawyer (guitar, drums, sound effects).
Recording information: Seattle, WA (11/30/1993-12/03/1993).
Editor: Gloria Anzaldúa.
Photographers: Tiffany Clendenin; James Bertram.
Heavens To Betsy: Corin Tucker (vocals, guitar, drums); Tracy Sawyer (guitar, bass, drums, background vocals).
| | Sleater-Kinney Dig Me Out CD (1997)
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From Olympia, Washington comes Sleater-Kinney, a hard-rocking, stripped-down, punk trio. No, this ain't 1979, but lead singer Corin Tucker does count punk godmother Patti Smith among her major influences, and it shows in this band's often-savage sound. Tucker also claims a debt to Aretha Franklin, and that too comes through in her full-throated vocal attack. Tucker has range on top of range, and she uses her powerful, vibrato-saturated pipes to wail about topics ranging from failed relationships to parents from hell.
The songs are edgy, revved-up aural attacks. Drums churn along at circa-1979 speeds, guitars are fuzzy and fast, and whatever "licks" exist are quick and to the point. Note that this is definitely not another "girl group," even though all three members happen to be of the female persuasion. And if you like your rock and roll fast, furious and feminist, with no frills and lots of angst, this disc is for you.
Leaner and more intricate than their earlier releases, this record is remarkably confident and mature, the vocals are even more ferocious, the melodies are even more infectious and the ideals are even more passionate. A Kill Rock Stars Records release.
Recorded at John and Stu's Place, Seattle, Washington in December 1996 and January 1997.
Personnel: Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein (vocals, guitar); Jessica Lurie (saxophone); Janet Weiss (drums, percussion).
Recording information: Seattle, WA (12/1996-01/1997).
Photographer: John Clark .
Sleater-Kinney: Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein (vocals, guitar); Janet Weiss (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Jessica Lurie (saxophone).
| | Sleater-Kinney Hot Rock CD (1999)
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With 1997's DIG ME OUT, Sleater-Kinney were about as mainstream-popular as decidedly dissonant indie-rock girls could be. As the archetypal riot-grrrl collective, the trio found themselves emblazoned on the cover of all the requisite magazines and in practically every fashionable up-and-comer's list. Which begged the eternal question of the follow-up, and how to make one. Luckily, Sleater-Kinney's appeal lies primarily in its iconoclasm, and with THE HOT ROCK it retained its indie credibility on the Kill Rock Stars label, while becoming even more raw and experimental.
While the album features undeniably catchy ditties such as the title track and the singalong "Get Up," it also includes darker, more intricate cuts such as "God Is a Number," and "Banned From the End of the World." Though definitely not a calculated effort to woo the world opened up to them by their unexpected popularity, THE HOT ROCK remains a refreshingly rocking album.
Recorded at Avast Studio, Seattle, Washington in July 1998.
Audio Mixer: Roger Moutenot.
Recording information: Avast Studio, Seattle, WA (07/1998).
Sleater-Kinney: Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein (vocals, guitar); Janet Weiss (drums).
Additional personnel: Roger Mutenot (slide guitar); Seth Warren (violin, viola).
4th Album
| | Sleater-Kinney All Hands On The Bad One CD (2000)
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Sleater-Kinney embodies the perfect Pacific Northwest post-grunge punk-pop band. Combining the raw power of the Stooges with a dash of the arty dissonance of Sonic Youth and the riot-grrrl personality of the Olympia scene, the female trio's consistently intriguing albums have earned it accolades as the cream of indie-punk.
With the band's fifth release, ALL HANDS ON THE BAD ONE, Corrin, Carrie and Janet continue to build on the bare-bones hurricane of sound they established on the previous four. Despite enough attention to easily warrant other options, Sleater-Kinney here remains on stalwart independent Kill Rock Stars for a third album. From the banshee punk cry of "Male Model," to the dizzy noodling of "Milkshake N' Honey," and the off-kilter pop sensibilities of "Pompeii," the band keeps its rough-edged sound intact. No major changes here; just rock & roll.
'All Hands On The Bad One' returns to jubilant, playful rock that reveals just how much fun this band has just being together and making music. Produced by John Goodmanson, and engineered by Larry Crane at the low-key Jackpot Studios in Portland from Kill Rock Stars Records.
Recorded at Jackpot Studios, Portland, Oregon.
Personnel: Sarah Dougher (organ); Sam Coomes (Mellotron).
Recording information: Jackpot! studio, Portland, OR (12/1999-01/2000).
Photographer: Matt Alcock.
Sleater-Kinney: Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein (vocals, guitar); Janet Weiss (drums).
| | Roots & Rockers CD (1990) (Import) United Kingdom
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feat. B. Marley, M. Dread, J. Cliff +
| | Rock Instrumental Classics, Vol. 2: The Sixties CD (1994)
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The second release in Rhino's rock instrumentals series moves into the 1960s, again presenting a wide array of material. There's jazz-tinged fare by pianist Ray Bryant, roadhouse blues/boogie from Lonnie Mack, the Ventures' signature surf tune "Walk Don't Run," and another Duane Eddy floor-shaker, "Because They're Young." This collection also shows that the novelty and silly tunes weren't quite as inspired in the 1960s; neither the Fireballs' "Bulldog" or the T-Bones' "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)" will ever make anyone forget the Coasters. There are several interesting gimmicks and odd period pieces, from Mason Williams' "Classical Gas" to Jorgen Ingmann's "Apache" and "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky" by the Ramroads. It's shorter than the first volume and has a bit more fluff, but is still quite valuable. ~ Ron Wynn
Includes liner notes by Greg Shaw.
Compilation producers: Gary Stewart, James Austin, David McLees.
| | Waldir Calmon Je N'Ai Pas Vu Le Temps CD (1998) (Import) France
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Photographers: Alain Marouani; André Gomet.
| | Salute This Vol. 1 CD (2003)
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Salute This celebrates the reincarnation of the Slash Records imprint. Shuttered towards the end of the 20th century due to buy-outs and assorted corporate shenanigans, the label rises again as a partnership between its original owner and Will Fulton of Brooklyn hybridists Shiner Massive. To that end, Salute This kicks off with the stomping, incendiary thump rap of Shiner Massive's "The Sky Is Falling", and later drops "Here We Come", a product of the group's reggae-influenced spin-off, Shiner Massive Sound System. Everything else here is old, documenting not where Slash is going, but where it's been. There's the gutter punk of the Misfits' "All Hell Breaks Loose" and X's haughty, herky "Los Angeles"; in a clever bit of sequencing, the jagged jangle of Gun Club's "Sex Beat" is shown to have more in common with Violent Femmes' "Gone Daddy Gone" than you might think. L7's "Pretend We're Dead" remains one of the most underrated singles of the 1990s, and Slash's constant eclecticism is illustrated by Asian Dub Foundation ("Buzzin'") and Burning Spear ("Spear Burning"). Salute This is a nice pick-up for Slash's veteran supporters. It's also a hearty welcome back to the record-releasing fold. ~ Johnny Loftus
"Slash Piggmassive" Incl.11 Cuts From Slash Archives+2 New
| | Saeta We Are Waiting All For Hope CD (2004)
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Saeta: Leslie Wood (vocals, piano); Matt Menovcik (vocals).
| | Myslovitz Mieczyki Skalary Neonki CD (2004)
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Track Listing of songs: Skalary Mieczyki Neonki CZ.1; Theme From Road Movie; Man On The Machine; Zycie To Surfing; Isn't Anything; Beastie Fish; W Sieci; Skalary Mieczyki Neonki CZ 2; NR. 9; Czerwony Notes Blekitny Prochowiec; Death Of The Cocaine Dancer; Sean Penn Song; Skalary Mieczyki Neonki CZ. 3; Marie Minn Restaurant;
| | Paul Weller Live At The Royal Albert Hall:Sight & CD (2008) (Import) Import
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THIS SERIES FEATURES A 5.1 AUDIO CD AND A SURROUND SOUND DVD (PAL RC-0)
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