Start Together
Sleater-Kinney · 2014
263 min · 84 tracks · indie rock
An energetic compilation of raw melodies and sharp lyrics that captures the essence of Sleater-Kinney's dynamic indie rock spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone — This track epitomizes the band's blend of punk energy and pop sensibility, featuring catchy hooks coupled with themes of longing and admiration.
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Dig Me Out — A defining anthem of empowerment, this song encapsulates Sleater-Kinney's fierce sound and lyrical depth, showcasing their signature blend of urgency and introspection.
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Bury Our Friends — With an infectious chorus and driving rhythm, this track serves as a rallying cry for community and resilience, illustrating the band's enduring relevance in contemporary music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- introspective moments of reflection
- vibrant energy for road trips
- short bursts of engagement
- for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- want instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Start Together' marks a pivotal moment for Sleater-Kinney as it compiles their first seven albums, highlighting their evolution from underground icons to mainstream influences. This retrospective comes after a nearly decade-long hiatus, allowing fans and newcomers to experience their impactful body of work in one collection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bikini Kill· The Julie Ruin· Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone
The singer shifts from playful yearning to a bold declaration of identity within the punk scene.
This transition not only elevates the emotional stakes but also underlines the duality of admiration and self-assertion that permeates the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Don’t Think You Wanna 1:54
- 2 The Day I Went Away 3:05
- 3 A Real Man 1:04
- 4 Her Again 2:20
- 5 How to Play Dead 2:07
- 6 Be Yr Mama 2:53
- 7 Sold Out 1:16
- 8 Slow Song 2:00
- 9 Lora’s Song 2:30
- 10 The Last Song 3:37
Disc 2
- 1 Call the Doctor 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 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 2:12
Disc 3
- 1 Dig Me Out 2:40
- 2 One More Hour 3:19
- 3 Turn It On 2:47
- 4 The Drama You’ve Been Craving 2:08
- 5 Heart Factory 3:54
- 6 Words and Guitar 2:21
- 7 It’s Enough 1:46
- 8 Little Babies 2:22
- 9 Not What You Want 3:17
- 10 Buy Her Candy 2:02
- 11 Things You Say 2:56
- 12 Dance Song ’97 2:49
- 13 Jenny 4:02
Disc 4
- 1 Start Together 2:38
- 2 Hot Rock 3:17
- 3 The End of You 3:20
- 4 Burn, Don’t Freeze 3:19
- 5 God Is a Number 3:44
- 6 Banned From the End of the World 2:09
- 7 Don’t Talk Like 3:34
- 8 Get Up 3:47
- 9 One Song for You 2:49
- 10 The Size of Our Love 3:12
- 11 Living in Exile 2:31
- 12 Memorize Your Lines 3:10
- 13 A Quarter to Three 4:03
Disc 5
- 1 The Ballad of a Ladyman 3:10
- 2 Ironclad 2:34
- 3 All Hands on the Bad One 2:57
- 4 Youth Decay 2:29
- 5 You’re No Rock N’ Roll Fun 2:37
- 6 #1 Must Have 3:03
- 7 The Professional 1:31
- 8 Was It a Lie? 3:15
- 9 Male Model 2:32
- 10 Leave You Behind 3:27
- 11 Milkshake n’ Honey 2:54
- 12 Pompeii 2:43
- 13 The Swimmer 3:46
Disc 6
- 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
Disc 7
- 1 The Fox 3:25
- 2 Wilderness 3:40
- 3 What’s Mine Is Yours 4:58
- 4 Jumpers 4:24
- 5 Modern Girl 3:01
- 6 Entertain 4:55
- 7 Rollercoaster 4:55
- 8 Steep Air 4:04
Disc 8
- 1 Let’s Call It Love 11:01
- 2 Night Light 3:40
Disc 9
- 1 Bury Our Friends 3:23
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