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Bikini Kill formed in the late 80's, taking influence from bands such as the Sex Pistols, wanting to create punk music as they had always remembered it, incorporating political beliefs that were strong and assertive, yet not overshadowing the music they produced.
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Bikini Kill formed in the late 80's, taking influence from bands such as the Sex Pistols, wanting to create punk music as they had always remembered it, incorporating political beliefs that were strong and assertive, yet not overshadowing the music they produced.
Some find it ironic that the guitarist, Billy Karen (a.k.a Billy Boredom) should be male, but his skills on the guitar far outweigh his sex, making it a non issue. Tobi Vail, the groups drummer, who briefly dated Kurt Cobain, also moonlights on vocals on several of the bands songs. The most prominent band member, mostly via necessity as the singer, is Kathleen Hanna. With a voice that can be sugary sweet ("Double Dare Ya") or caustically grinding ("Suck My Left One"), she is a woman who can bounce back and forth between the two with the best of them (Kat Bjelland to name one.) The lineup is completed by Kathi Wilcox on bass, who can also be heard on vocals, most notably on the bands most acclaimed album, "Reject All American" which was released in 1996.
Bikini Kill have, throughout their career, strived to remain an underground band, expressing their dislike for interviews after being burned one too many times by reporters desperate for a juicy story. The term "Riot Grrrl" was attributed to them too, one which Kathleen Hanna has never wanted to be associated with. They are a punk band, after all. Their first few records, "Bikini Kill" and "Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah" combined the powerful lyrics with catchy, harsh music. Standout songs like "Double Dare Ya", "White Boy" and the fantastic "Thurston Hearts The Who" tackled everything from rape, self confidence and identity to the kiss ass industry. Singles were released, containing some of Bikini Kills best recordings, and allowing them to collaborate with Joan Jett along the way. "Demirep", "I Like Fucking"/"I Like Danger" and the "Anti Pleasure Dissertation" were short, sharp punches to the gut, "Demirep" being my favourite Bikini Kill song. It starts with a childrens rhyme, before bursting into song..."And I am not some lame...sorotity queen..." Just a great song. By 1994, Bikini Kill were laying low, playing gigs and writing. Two years later, they released the phenomenal "Reject All American" album. Full of potent messages, catchy hooks and pounding rhythm, it was a refreshing blast for fans and critics alike. Never a band to care much about reviews, unless plain stupid ("Thurston Hearts The Who"), they found themselves being credited with one of the best albums of the year, even in the mainstream press. Tracks like "Statement Of Vindication", "Reject All American", "Tony Randall" and "Bloody Ice Cream" blew the competition out of the water, conveying messages, but with a subtlety that some of their contemporaries lacked. "R.I.P" is a moving testament to a deceased friend, and its hard not to feel along with the band as Kathleen screams: "I wouldnt be so fucking mad, so fucking pissed off if it wasnt so fucking wrong, its all fucking wrong, its not fair its not fair its not fair..." The album regularly makes Top 50 Albums Of All Time lists. What the band make of this is unknown, but it must bring a smile to their faces to think they did it all themselves, while remaining legendary underground punk revolutionists.
Nowadays, Bikini Kill are defunct. The members are all involved in other projects, from The Frumpies, Le Tigre or Julie Ruin, but theres no doubt that Bikini Kill will always be the best band that you've never heard of. You should dig them out.
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kathleen hanna's voice
since there is no le tigre forum im just
gonna say this right here cause she was in
this band to her voice is fucking hot as well
as ian mckay's
and i dont know if she's hot cause i
havent seee a picture from her
****nicollete is hot*********
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| When I first heard Le tigre I was hoping it
would be something like Bikini kill, but it
ended up it wasn't... | nicolle_cobain | oh
yeah its way fucking different | fuckfacebitch666 | As you may gather from the name... I'm a
huge Bikini Kill fan...why? because they
create music which is unique and touching and
inspirational to a young feminist dyke...and
possibly because Kathleen Hanna and Tobi Vail
are ultimate legends in all that is punk,
feminist, and inspirational..
Le Tigre... another of the greatest bands in
the world...why dont you like them? they also
create and put forward a furious feminist and
political anger through music and words. I
love them. They have the same strong voice of
Kathleen too... "My art" and
"thethe empty" are my personal
kathleen singing favs... shes got amazing
talent... writing, singing, getting whats
real out... i wish there were more people in
music like that.
She is a legend. Le Tigre are legends...
although i could question the new album and
Bikini Kill are unquestionably the greatest
riot grrrl band i have been blessed to
hear..
thank you and good night | Bikinigrrrl | | | |
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