Choices, Chances, Changes: Singles & Comptracks 1994–2000 cover

Choices, Chances, Changes: Singles & Comptracks 1994–2000

Team Dresch · 2019

30 min · 12 tracks · punk · queercore · riot grrrl

A raw and energetic compilation that encapsulates the spirit of 90s punk and queercore with unapologetic authenticity.

Why this album works

This compilation revives interest in Team Dresch's impactful legacy, highlighting their role in defining queer punk aesthetics. The album draws attention to a movement that influenced countless LGBTQ+ artists, asserting the band's significance during a time when mainstream visibility for such voices was limited.
Best for
steady flow with energetic peaks short bursts of raw emotion nostalgic reflections on youth
Context
Released in 2019, this album serves as a retrospective for Team Dresch, who were pivotal in the 90s riot grrrl and queercore movements. It compiles singles and tracks from their formative years, including songs from their earlier albums like 'Personal Best' (1994) and 'Captain My Captain' (1996), showcasing the evolution of their sound and message over time.
Stylistic neighbors
Pansy Division· Huggy Bear· Ekko Astral

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 My Voice Standout 2:31
  • 2 Hand Grenade Standout 3:22
  • 3 Endtime Relay 2:39
  • 4 Molasses in January 4:27
  • 5 Seven 1:48
  • 6 Fake Fight (Yoyo version) 3:06
  • 7 Song for Anne Bannon Standout 1:30
  • 8 What Can a Lover Do? 1:58
  • 9 It's a Conversation 2:14
  • 10 Deattached 2:12
  • 11 Venus Lacy 2:14
  • 12 Temporary Insurance 2:30

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