Call the Doctor
Sleater-Kinney · 1996
30 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Frenetic guitar riffs and raw vocals propel Sleater-Kinney’s urgent punk energy, merging personal and political themes.
Why this album works
'Call the Doctor' is often credited with solidifying Sleater-Kinney's role in the riot grrrl movement and shaping the future of punk music. The album received critical acclaim upon release, with publications like 'The Village Voice' praising its boldness and musicality, cementing the band's influence on subsequent generations of artists.
- Best for
- concise energetic listening sessions consistent upbeat flow urgent emotional bursts
- Context
- Released as Sleater-Kinney's second album, 'Call the Doctor' followed their self-titled debut in 1995, marking a significant step in their evolution as a band. By this time, they were establishing their presence in the burgeoning indie rock scene, gaining attention for their distinct sound and feminist lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Linkin Park· Beck· Green Day· Ariana Grande· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Call the Doctor Standout 2:30
- 2 Hubcap 2:25
- 3 Little Mouth 1:44
- 4 Anonymous 2:29
- 5 Stay Where You Are 2:24
- 6 Good Things 3:10
- 7 I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone Standout 2:37
- 8 Taking Me Home 2:34
- 9 Taste Test 3:00
- 10 My Stuff 2:33
- 11 I’m Not Waiting 2:21
- 12 Heart Attack Standout 2:12
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