Painkillers cover

Painkillers

Babes in Toyland · 1993

51 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

Raw, grungy power chords intertwine with fierce vocals and chaotic rhythms, creating an exhilarating sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • exhilarating live performance energy
  • chaotic rhythms for active listening
  • short bursts of raw intensity
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • fierce vocals for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio sound
  • seek long, meditative tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Painkillers' was Babes in Toyland's follow-up to their acclaimed debut album, 'Spanking Machine'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene amidst the burgeoning grunge movement.
Stylistic neighbors
L7· Hole· Sonic Youth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 He's My Thing 2:54
  • 2 Laredo 2:39
  • 3 Istigkeit 4:22
  • 4 Ragweed 3:20
  • 5 Angel Hair 4:00
  • 6 Bruise Violet (live) 3:13
  • 7 Bluebell (live) 2:34
  • 8 Angel Hair (live) 3:52
  • 9 Pearl (live) 2:16
  • 10 Blood (live) 3:02
  • 11 Magick Flute (live) 3:38
  • 12 Won't Tell (live) 2:30
  • 13 Real Eyes (live) 3:59
  • 14 Spun (live) 3:16
  • 15 Mother (live) 3:18
  • 16 Handsome & Gretel (live) 2:05

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