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Sleater-Kinney
Sleater-Kinney ( ) is an American rock band that formed in Olympia, Washington, in 1994. The band's current lineup features Corin Tucker (vocals and guitar) and Carrie Brownstein (guitar and vocals), following the departure of longtime member Janet Weiss (vocals, drums, and harmonica) in 2019. Sleater-Kinney originated as part of the riot grrrl movement and has become a key part of the American indie rock scene. The band is also known for its feminist and liberal politics. The band released seven studio albums between 1994 and 2005: '' Sleater-Kinney'' (1995), ''Call the Doctor'' (1996), '' Dig Me Out'' (1997), '' The Hot Rock'' (1999), ''All Hands on the Bad One'' (2000), ''One Beat'' (2002) and '' The Woods'' (2005). They went on hiatus in 2006 and devoted themselves to solo projects. They reunited in 2014 and released ''No Cities to Love'' on January 20, 2015, and ''Live in Paris'' in January 2017. Their second studio album after their reunion, ''The Center Won't Hold'', w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Path Of Wellness
''Path of Wellness'' is the tenth studio album by the American rock band Sleater-Kinney. The album was released on June 11, 2021 by Mom + Pop Music. Background Following a nine-year hiatus, the American punk rock band Sleater-Kinney announced their return with the track "Bury Our Friends" on October 19, 2014. On January 20, 2015, they released '' No Cities to Love'' via Sub Pop Records, the first Sleater-Kinney album since 2005's '' The Woods''. Three years later, singer and guitarist Carrie Brownstein told ''Pitchfork'' that Sleater-Kinney was working on a follow-up effort to ''No Cities To Love'', but that they were "going to do this very slowly". In January 2019, Brownstein confirmed to NPR that the album was produced by St. Vincent and would be released later in the year. On July 1, 2019, drummer Janet Weiss announced over Instagram that she was leaving Sleater-Kinney, saying, "The band is heading in a new direction and it is time for me to move on." Sleater-Kinney's nint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Hands On The Bad One
''All Hands on the Bad One'' is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Sleater-Kinney, released on May 2, 2000, by Kill Rock Stars. The album was produced by John Goodmanson and recorded from December 1999 to January 2000 at Jackpot! Studio in Portland, Oregon and John & Stu's Place in Seattle, Washington. The music on the record ranges from softer melodies to fast punk rock guitar work, while the lyrics address issues such as women in rock, morality, eating disorders, feminism, music journalism, and media. Upon release, ''All Hands on the Bad One'' reached number 177 on the US ''Billboard'' Top 200 chart and number 12 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. One song from the album, "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun", was released as a single. The album received very positive reviews from critics, who praised its consistency and the vocals by singer and guitarist Corin Tucker. ''All Hands on the Bad One'' appeared in several end-of-year lists and received a nomination for Outstan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Beat
''One Beat'' is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Sleater-Kinney, released on August 20, 2002, by Kill Rock Stars. It was produced by John Goodmanson and recorded between March and April 2002 at Jackpot! Studio in Portland, Oregon. The album peaked at number 107 in the United States on the ''Billboard'' 200 and entered the ''Billboard'' Top Independent Albums at number five. ''One Beat'' was very well received by critics. Praise centered on its cathartic musical delivery and progressive politics. Background and recording ''One Beat'' is the follow-up to Sleater-Kinney's highly acclaimed fifth album ''All Hands on the Bad One'', released in 2000. Before entering the studio, Sleater-Kinney practiced in drummer Janet Weiss's basement. The band conceived the album to be "the voice in the silence" following the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on September 11, 2001. Vocalists and guitarists Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein did not follow a set of blueprints when c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dig Me Out
''Dig Me Out'' is the third studio album by the American rock band Sleater-Kinney, released on April 8, 1997, by Kill Rock Stars. The album was produced by John Goodmanson and recorded from December 1996 to January 1997 at John and Stu's Place in Seattle, Washington. ''Dig Me Out'' marked the debut of Janet Weiss, who would become the band's longest-serving drummer. The music on the record was influenced by traditional rock and roll bands, while the lyrics deal with issues of heartbreak and survival. The album cover is an homage to the Kinks' 1965 album ''The Kink Kontroversy''. Two singles were released in support of the album: "One More Hour" and "Little Babies". The title track "Dig Me Out" peaked at number six on the KEXP Top 90.3 Album Chart in 1997 without being released as a single. The album was acclaimed by music critics, who praised the album's energy and feminist lyrics. Retrospectively, ''Dig Me Out'' is considered the band's breakthrough record and is frequently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Cities To Love
''No Cities to Love'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Sleater-Kinney, released on January 20, 2015, through Sub Pop. It is the first album following a decade-long hiatus and the band's 2005 release, '' The Woods''. The album received universal acclaim from music critics and was listed on several "Best Albums of 2015" lists. Recording and release The album was recorded in secret mostly at Tiny Telephone in San Francisco, with additional sessions at Electrokitty in Seattle and Kung Fu Bakery in Portland. It was produced by John Goodmanson. On December 22, 2014, ''No Cities to Love'' was accidentally streamed three weeks early by the band's label, Sub Pop. As of January 30, 2015, the album has sold 28,000 copies in the U.S. according to Nielsen SoundScan. The video for the title track features celebrities singing the song, including Andy Samberg, Vanessa Bayer, Fred Armisen, Sarah Silverman, Norman Reedus, Miranda July, Brie Larson, Natasha Lyonne, Elliot Page, Dino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Center Won't Hold
''The Center Won't Hold'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band Sleater-Kinney, released on August 16, 2019 by Mom + Pop Music. The album was produced by St. Vincent (musician), St. Vincent and is the last album with drummer Janet Weiss, who announced her departure from the band on July 1, 2019, a month before the album was released. Upon release, the album received generally favorable reviews from critics. Recording and release By January 2018, the band was said to be working on their follow-up to '' No Cities to Love'', though Carrie Brownstein has said that they're "going to do this very slowly". Carrie Brownstein suggested to Jeff Tweedy that he produce some songs with the band but they began working with St. Vincent first and they enjoyed working with her so much that they decided to continue with her. In January 2019, the band announced that a new album would be expected the same year, produced by St. Vincent. Singles "Hurry On Home" was released as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hot Rock (album)
''The Hot Rock'' is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Sleater-Kinney, released on February 23, 1999, by Kill Rock Stars. It was produced by Roger Moutenot and recorded at the Avast! recording studio in Seattle, Washington in July 1998. ''The Hot Rock'' marks a considerable change in the band's sound, veering into a more relaxed and gloomy direction than the raucous punk rock style of its predecessors. The lyrical themes of the album explore issues of failed relationships and personal uncertainty. Upon release, ''The Hot Rock'' reached number 181 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart and number 12 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, becoming the first Sleater-Kinney album to enter the charts. Two songs from the album, "Get Up" and "A Quarter to Three", were released as singles. The album received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the songwriting and the vocal and guitar interplay between band members Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corin Tucker
Corin Lisa Tucker (born November 9, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for her work with rock band Sleater-Kinney. Tucker is also a member of the alternative rock supergroup Filthy Friends, and previously recorded with the indie rock group Heavens to Betsy and The Corin Tucker Band. ''Entertainment Weekly'' writes, "Corin Tucker’s place in rock history is already set in stone, and her work in the riot grrrl era is pretty much peerless, thanks to the muscular guitar style, otherworldly wail, and knack for punchy, pounding three-minute blasts she brought to such great heights with riot queens Sleater-Kinney." ''Rolling Stone'' called her “a punk-rock heroine." Early life Tucker was born in State College, Pennsylvanaia and spent her childhood in Grand Forks, North Dakota. There, her father was a college professor and her mother was a medical technician. Her father is also a folk singer and musician.McDonnell, Evelyn. 1997. “There’s a Riot G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrie Brownstein
Carrie Rachel Brownstein (born September 27, 1974) is an American musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian. She first came to prominence as a member of the band Excuse 17 before forming the rock trio Sleater-Kinney. During a long hiatus from Sleater-Kinney, she formed the group Wild Flag. During this period, Brownstein wrote and appeared in a series of comedy sketches alongside '' Saturday Night Live'' alumnus Fred Armisen which were developed into the satirical comedy TV series '' Portlandia''. The series went on to win Emmy and Peabody Awards. Sleater-Kinney eventually reunited; as of 2015, Brownstein was touring with the band as well as in support of her new memoir. Early life Brownstein was born in Seattle, Washington, and was raised in Redmond, Washington. Her mother was a housewife and a teacher, and her father was a corporate lawyer. They divorced when Carrie was 14, and she was raised by her father. Brownstein has a younger sister. Her family is Jewish. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call The Doctor
''Call the Doctor'' is the second studio album by the American punk rock band Sleater-Kinney. It was released on March 25, 1996, by Chainsaw Records to critical acclaim. Recording and release ''Call the Doctor'' was written in three weeks and recorded in four days. According to singer and guitarist Corin Tucker, the writing was inspired by a "crap" job she had and how people are "consumerized and commodified" by society. The album features no bass player. As Tucker explained, "We started writing songs with two guitars, and we liked the way it sounded. It gives us a lot of freedom to write these lines that go back and forth." The album is occasionally considered to be Sleater-Kinney's first proper album because Tucker and co-vocalist and guitarist Carrie Brownstein had left their previous bands, Heavens to Betsy and Excuse 17, at the time of its recording. ''Call the Doctor'' was produced by John Goodmanson and released on March 25, 1996, by the queercore independent record labe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woods (album)
''The Woods'' is the seventh studio album by American alternative rock band Sleater-Kinney. It was released in 2005 on Sub Pop. The album was produced by Dave Fridmann and recorded in late 2004. The album received widespread critical acclaim. Recording and production ''The Woods'' was produced by Dave Fridmann and recorded from November 2004 to December 2004 at Tarbox Road Studios in Cassadaga, New York. Much of the album was recorded live in the studio, as Fridmann consciously attempted to approximate the band's live sound on the record. The vocals and some of the guitar tracks were the only overdubs. The final two tracks, "Let's Call It Love" and "Night Light", were separate tracks on record but were actually recorded together in a single 15-minute take, after Carrie Brownstein realized that the two tracks were in the same key and could segue into one another. Release ''The Woods'' was released on May 24, 2005, by Sub Pop, making it the band's first release on that label. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Weiss
Janet Lee Weiss (born September 24, 1965) is an American rock drummer, best known as a former member of Sleater-Kinney and a current member of Quasi. She was the drummer for Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, leaving after the album '' Mirror Traffic'', and contributed to the Shins' fourth studio album, ''Port of Morrow'' (2012). She was also the drummer for the supergroup Wild Flag. Weiss is highly regarded as a drummer; ''Stylus Magazine'' listed her in 2007 as number 48 of rock's 50 greatest drummers, while in 2014 ''LA Weekly'' placed her at number 12 in the top 20. In 2016, ''Rolling Stone'' placed her at number 90 on its list of the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time, and in 2018, ''New Musical Express'' ranked her as number 25 of the top 32 rock drummers. Early life Weiss was born in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California to a Jewish family, and began playing guitar at the age of 16. According to her interviews, her two elder sisters introduced her "to good music". She left Hollywo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
