Comments on: Records That Made Me a Feminist, by Brea

By: Covered: Sleater-Kinney’s The Hot Rock « Feminist Music Geek

Covered: Sleater-Kinney’s The Hot Rock « Feminist Music Geek — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:58:21 +0000

[...] as many bristled at the band smoothing over its once rawer sound (though I know at least one person who would disagree with that opinion). I also seem to remember some folks derisively referring to [...]

By: Covered: The Long Blondes’ “Someone To Drive You Home” « Feminist Music Geek

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:04:47 +0000

[...] skies became increasingly overcast. And singing at full volume. As my friend Brea mentioned in her entry about records that made her a feminist, it’s important for women and girls to find singers [...]

By: feministmusicgeek

feministmusicgeek — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:55:01 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Brea! “The Hot Rock” is one of my favorite S-K records because 1) I seem to remember music critics at the time calling it their “dance” record — perhaps someone even called it their “New Order” album and 2) that cover. Seriously, it’s one of the best covers ever. I love that they’re carrying their own gear, appear to be in a strange city while on tour, and Carrie is hailing a cab.

I especially love your discussion of Elizabeth Elmore and the importance of relating to her voice. I remember not being able to sing along with dudes because their registers were different from mine and . . . well . . . they just didn’t sound like me. Growing up, it’s really important to be able to identify and emulate other people as you’re trying to figure out who you are, so having a girl who can sing just like you is really important. Thanks for bringing that into the discussion.

Also, I’ve never really listened to Sarge, so thanks for giving me another band to check out.