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One Beat

Sleater-Kinney · 2002

43 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A raw and urgent blend of punk energy with political introspection and melodic hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • thought-provoking lyrical themes
  • engaging mid-tempo pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2002, 'One Beat' marked Sleater-Kinney's sixth studio album and their first after the September 11 attacks. The band was navigating a shift in both personal dynamics and the political landscape, striving to address themes of resilience and activism in their music. This album followed their critically acclaimed release, 'The Woods', showcasing their evolution as influential voices in indie rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Bikini Kill· The Julie Ruin· Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One Beat 3:08
  • 2 Far Away 3:44
  • 3 Oh! 3:56
  • 4 The Remainder 3:36
  • 5 Light Rail Coyote 3:08
  • 6 Step Aside 3:44
  • 7 Combat Rock 4:47
  • 8 O₂ 3:29
  • 9 Funeral Song 2:47
  • 10 Prisstina 3:30
  • 11 Hollywood Ending 3:18
  • 12 Sympathy 4:14

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