Sleater-Kinney
Sleater-Kinney · 1995
22 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Raw guitar-driven energy meets incisive, feminist lyrics in a bold declaration of indie rock identity.
Why this album works
Sleater-Kinney received critical acclaim upon its release, helping to solidify the band's reputation within the burgeoning indie rock community. It has since been recognized as a crucial work that contributed to the feminist punk movement, influencing countless artists and earning a place in numerous 'best albums' lists over the years.
- Best for
- short, punchy listening sessions front-loaded energetic bursts raw and expressive energy
- Context
- Released in 1995, Sleater-Kinney's self-titled debut album marked the band's entry into the music scene as part of the Riot Grrrl movement. At this point, they were still relatively unknown but began to establish their distinct sound and political voice within the genre. The album set the stage for their evolution into one of the most influential bands of the late '90s and early 2000s.
- 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 Don't Think You Wanna 1:54
- 2 The Day I Went Away Standout 3:05
- 3 A Real Man 1:04
- 4 Her Again 2:20
- 5 How to Play Dead 2:07
- 6 Be Yr Mama Standout 2:53
- 7 Sold Out Standout 1:16
- 8 Slow Song 2:00
- 9 Lora's Song 2:30
- 10 The Last Song 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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