''Reject All American'' is the second

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by the

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punk rock band Bikini Kill, released in 1996 by Kill Rock Stars.

Recording and release

''Reject All American'' was recorded in November 1995 and produced by John Goodmanson. The album was released on April 5, 1996, by the

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Kill Rock Stars.

Critical reception

''Reject All American'' received generally favorable reviews from music critics. David Browne of '' Entertainment Weekly'' opined that the album is "28 wonderfully concentrated minutes of unrelenting punk, with mid-tempo stops that pay homage to

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and Tony Randall. The Go-Go's as

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s."

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praised Kathleen Hanna's vocals and Billy Karren's guitar playing, stating that they add definition and confidence.

Track listing

Personnel

* Kathleen Hanna – vocals,

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* Tobi Vail –

, vocals *

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–

, vocals,

* Billy Karren – guitar

References

External links

* 1996 albums Bikini Kill albums Kill Rock Stars albums Albums produced by John Goodmanson {{1990s-punk-rock-album-stub