[9], Similar to other Sleater-Kinney albums, the lyrics of All Hands on the Bad One feature personal, political, and social themes. [8] The band decided to work with him again because, according to Weiss, Goodmanson "has the incredible ability of capturing our live sound and heightening it, so we sound better". as a bonus track, an outtake from the studio sessions for 1999's The Hot Rock and also available on Kill Rock Stars' Jackson's Jukebox CD sampler. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2000 Vinyl release of You're No Rock N' Roll Fun on Discogs. Sleater Kinney - You're No Rock N' Roll Fun DRUMLESS - YouTube [14] "The Professional" aims at music journalism and contains heavy drum work, while "Ironclad" features "fuzzed-out riffs and pounding fills". The album was produced by John Goodmanson and recorded from December 1999 to January 2000 at Jackpot! won’t you ever come down? [18][24] In the United Kingdom, the single was released by Matador Records in both vinyl and compact disc formats. you’re no ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FUN! and even the best man £1.59 "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" - … [10] The lyrics to "#1 Must-Have" reference images of the riot grrrl scene in the mainstream media. The music on the record ranges from soft melodies to fast punk rock guitar work, while the lyrics address multiple media issues, such as the image of women in rock, music journalism, and violenc… "[4] The song was inspired when the band was invited to the Bowlie Weekender music festival in England in 1999. [4] Tucker explained, "We were all staying in little chalets or whatever and we had our own cabin and we were cabin 216. [4] According to Tucker, "we wanted to be doing difficult work. Sleater-Kinney. So that's why I think it works as the title. It was meant to be a funny thing, but in this other way, it was really this naming of us. Buy. SG$2.60. like a party that’s over before it’s begun Studio, Portland, OR Track 3: Recorded at Avast Studio, Seattle, WA in July of 1998 "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" taken from the album "All Hands On The Bad One" OLE 440 You’re No Rock N’ Roll Fun. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2000 CDr release of You're No Rock 'N' Roll Fun on Discogs. [2] It was also the first Sleater-Kinney album that entered the US Billboard Top 200 chart, peaking at number 181. "[27] The Southland Times notably praised the album's maturity and assertiveness, commenting that the band "has also created a more melodic sound and tunes are catchier and more accomplished with Tucker's vocals sounding more confident and tuneful than ever. (the jukebox), you like to party with the lights on $1.99 "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" - Sleater-Kinney. One song from the album, "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun", was released as a single. Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. From the Album All Hands on the Bad One (Remastered) May 2, 2000 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. you’re no rock ‘n’ roll fun. See system requirements "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" - Sleater-Kinney. "[17], All Hands on the Bad One was released on May 2, 2000, by the independent record label Kill Rock Stars, which also released the band's previous two albums. You're no rock n' roll fun Like a party that's over Before it's begun You're no walk in the park More like a shot in the dark With clues left for no one All the boys in the band Know how to get down Fill our Christmas socks With whiskey drinks and chocolate bars When the evening ends We won't be thinking of you then Although the best man more like a shot in the dark "[37] Some critics also praised the album's consistency. Club pointed out that "Corin Tucker's Belinda Carlisle vibrato has never sounded better [...], while Carrie Brownstein's straight counterpoint keeps the songs grounded in punk-rock fury. [43][44], Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. [3] Some fans, however, dismissed the album, claiming that the band had sold out and that it was a commercial album. You're No Rock N Roll Fun - RB - Bass+Drums - Expert There are no paths yet. (c’mon, play another song), ’cause you’re no rock ‘n’ roll fun [10] Pitchfork commented that the song "spits wit at expatriates in Paris as Corin rolls her eyes at the type of denizens in The Sun Also Rises. People are laughing in the background because she's wearing a bunny suit. If you currently are going "who the hell is Serene?" when the evening ends £1.59. [8] The album was recorded from December 1999 to January 2000 at Jackpot! and all the boys in the band know how to get down fill our christmas socks with whiskey drinks and chocolate bars when the evening ends Buy. [4] Tucker said that the song is "almost making fun of how people see us, how people see what you're supposed to be when you're a woman in rock. "[34] The Village Voice reviewer Howard Hampton compared the album's music favorably to The Go-Go's' Beauty and the Beat, even though he remarked that instead of "[settling] for The Go-Go's demure ministrations", All Hands on the Bad One "means to work the whole loving fist all the way up your tight little mind. [39] Toronto Star rated it the eighth best album of the year,[40] Edmonton Journal named it one of the best album of the year,[41] and The Village Voice placed it #10 in its 2000 Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll. Buy. [26] Pitchfork reviewer Brent DiCrescenzo described it as the band's most melodic, playful, sarcastic, and punchy album to date. when the evening ends Be the first to add one! [12] It was written when Tucker was preparing for an interview about the subject, held by the EMP Museum in Olympia, Washington. See system requirements "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" - Sleater-Kinney. you’re no rock ‘n’ roll fun Tracks 1 & 2: Recorded at Jackpot! more like a shot in the dark [8], All Hands on the Bad One received very positive reviews from critics. You're no walk in the park More like a shot in the dark With clues left for no one. [10] It was chosen as the title track because, according to guitarist Carrie Brownstein, it is the song that best represents the sentiment of the album. (c’mon, i like the dark) Studio in Portland, Oregon and John & Stu's Place in Seattle, Washington. (the girl band). See system requirements "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" - Sleater-Kinney. I think all these songs can go into that machine of 'the bad one' and that mentality and then be spit out in a bunch of different scenarios. Studio in Portland, Oregon and John & Stu's Place in Seattle, Washington. All Hands on the Bad One appeared in several end-of-year lists and received a nomination for Outstanding Music Album at the 12th Annual Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Awards. [42] All Hands on the Bad One also received a nomination for Outstanding Music Album at the 12th Annual Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Awards, but lost to k.d. "[10], The song "Male Model" targets the male role models for female rock bands, while "Pompeii" explores soul-searching themes such as one's losses and anxieties. This content requires a game (sold separately). "[16], The song "All Hands on the Bad One" features guitar riffs that are reminiscent of the band's second album, Call the Doctor. with clues left for no one. "[10] It features fast punk rock guitar work. [4] This criticism was something that singer and guitarist Corin Tucker strongly disagreed with, claiming that The Hot Rock was their least commercial album due to its longer and intricate pieces. $1.99. lang, Los Angeles Times At 12th Annual Media Awards Presented By Absolut Vodka In Los Angeles", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=All_Hands_on_the_Bad_One&oldid=999375623, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 January 2021, at 21:25. Club, "what makes All Hands On The Bad One so distinctive is Sleater-Kinney's dedication to craft as well as spontaneous passion: Song for song, this could be its best album. Be the first to add one! "[5], After expanding their musical boundaries with The Hot Rock, the band decided not to worry about what their next album was going to sound like. fill our christmas socks You're No Rock N' Roll Fun ~ Release group by Sleater‐Kinney. Complete your Sleater-Kinney collection. This content requires a game (sold separately). Released only as a two-song 7" single in the United States, Sleater-Kinney's You're No Rock 'n Roll Fun import CD single includes "What If I Was Right?" You're no rock 'n' roll fun. "[7] All Hands on the Bad One is also the first Sleater-Kinney album where drummer Janet Weiss provides backing vocals on some tracks. [24] A music video was made for "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" under the direction of Brett Vapnek,[25] who previously worked on music videos by Helium and Cat Power. They make a mental note to never do this in the NHS IT nervecentre again, though. $1.99. Pitchfork placed the record at number 16 in its list of "Top 20 Albums of 2000", commenting "Sleater-Kinney chanced losing some riot [grrrl] cred in favor of writing songs that cover a more diverse spectrum of emotions and themes, and came up their most compelling and political record to date". Your email address will not be published. Sleater-Kinney – You're No Rock n' Roll Fun - San Francisco, Live, 12-31-16, front rows, The Masonic. All the boys in the band Know how to get down Fill our Christmas socks With whiskey drinks and chocolate bars. writing your songs For music credits, visit www.rockband.com. The compact disc version includes a third song, "What If I Was Right", which is an outtake from the studio sessions for The Hot Rock that was previously released on Kill Rock Stars' Jackson's Jukebox compilation album. €1.99 "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" - … But wow, some impulses turn out wrong. 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. Buy. [Add comment] Page … you always want to hear the same old songs [8] According to Weiss, "She worked herself into a frenzy and passed out. Label: Kill Rock Stars - KRS 364 • Format: Vinyl 7 Sleater-Kinney - You're No Rock N' Roll Fun (2000, Vinyl) | Discogs and all the boys in the band There must be 50 ways to be disappointed in a game. Hi, so this message is to inform you that I am currently going out/dating/whatever you kids these days call it with Serene. Buy as gift. They wanted us to jump around and yell. [18] The album cover features a photo of Brownstein being hauled off a dance floor. Add "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" by Sleater-Kinney to your Rock Band™ song library. And we were like, 'What?' Buy as a gift. won’t hang out with the girl band Release Format Tracks Country/Date Label Catalog# Barcode; Official; You're No Rock N' Roll Fun: CD: 3: GB 2000; Matador: OLE 445-2: 744861044529: You’re No Rock N’ Roll Fun: 7" Vinyl: 2: GB 2000; Matador: OLE 445-7: Buy as a gift. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Sleater-Kinney - You're No Rock N' Roll Fun at Discogs. with whiskey drinks and chocolate bars "[16][31] Steve Huey, writing for AllMusic, gave high marks to Tucker and Brownstein's guitar interplay as well as Weiss' backing vocals, stating that the band "makes full use of that extra instrument, packing the tracks with lilting three-part harmonies. you’re no rock ‘n’ roll fun "[6] She also said that they wanted to write songs that were "really straightforward but also a bit more mature in their structure and delivery than [their] earlier songs. I don't like watching videos, most written reviews are way too long (no, I don't need you to copy the publisher's blurb, write down a list of all components in the box and regurgitate the whole rulebook). Playing via Spotify Playing via YouTube Playback options [12] The song also alludes to the misogyny that took place at the Woodstock '99 music festival, where several women were raped. with clues left for no one, and all the boys in the band 7.25 According to the Daily Record, despite Brexit, the UK should clean up tonight: That's because it's been predicted the United Kingdom will wow its European neighbours and not finish last, for once.Yay! PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with Amazon Music Unlimited. [6][13] Similarly, the song "Was It a Lie?" [16] Similarly, Kat Iudicello of PopMatters felt that the album features "lovely harmonies, brilliant drum work, great punk rock guitar riffs, and super-smart lyrics. Add "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" by Sleater-Kinney to your Rock Band™ song library. [23], The song "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" was released as a single on the same day as the album, featuring an outtake, "Maraca", as the B-side. "[15], Further praise was given to Tucker's voice. [10] "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun" was described as "easy moving, beach punk rock music". Add "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun" by Sleater-Kinney to your Rock Band™ song library. Overview System Requirements. [10][11] "Youth Decay" was described by PopMatters as a song that "grapples with adult disbelief of the problems of youth and the manifestations of it in terms of eating disorders and silence. The album received positive reviews from critics, with an aggregate review score of 86 out of 100 at Metacritic. It just kind of happened. you’re no rock ‘n’ roll fun There are no comments on this page. know how to get down [19] The band promoted the album with a tour across North America and England, featuring old and new songs. "[38] The A.V. Buy. You're no rock n' roll fun Like a party that's over Before it's begun. [7] All Hands on the Bad One was produced by John Goodmanson, who previously produced the band's third studio album, Dig Me Out. SG$2.60. Critics generally praised the album's consistency and Corin Tucker's vocals. Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: "You're No Rock N' Roll Fun"--Sleater-Kinney. "[10] St. Petersburg Times writer Alan Rittner commented, "Sleater-Kinney's confidence and sense of freedom translate into the most relentless instrumental work of the band's career, with no loss in its peerless songcraft. There are no comments on this page. [15][27] According to The A.V. like a party that’s over before it’s begun Overview System Requirements. You're No Rock n' Roll Fun. It was a subtle way of saying, 'Oh, you're different because you're a woman band and because you're in some ways political.' 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. [1] The Hot Rock marked 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. Overview; Aliases; Tags; Details; Edit; Single. NO ROCK AND ROLL FUN - BACK FOR THE EUROVISION LIVEBLOG 2017. You're no rock n' roll fun like a party that's over before it's begun You're no walk in the park more like a shot in the dark with clues left for no one And all the boys in the band know how to get down fill our Christmas socks with whiskey drinks and chocolate bars and when the evening ends we won't be thinking of you then Although the best man won't hang out with the girl band! "[14] In a very favorable review, a writer for The Guardian concluded that the album "explains exactly why one US mag called [Sleater-Kinney] the best rock'n'roll band in America. It's not like we had this weekend where we just relaxed with everyone and just hung out. Buy as a gift. Is the person that wants to be on the radio, 'the bad one,' or is it the fans assuming that they [the artist] want to be on the radio—are they 'the bad one'? like a party that’s over before it’s begun you’re no walk in the park more like a shot in the dark with clues left for no one. "[29], All Hands on the Bad One appeared in several end-of-year lists. with whiskey drinks and chocolate bars You're No Rock N Roll Fun - RB - Guitar+Bass+Drums - Medium There are no paths yet. even if your song is playing on the jukebox Tucker remarked that they initially wanted her to sing on The Hot Rock, but the idea was ultimately rejected due to the album's complex melodies. know how to get down you’re no walk in the park "[17] She added, "'Ballad of the Ladyman', for instance—who is 'the ladyman'? Buy. You're no rock n' roll fun Like a party that's over Before it's begun You're no walk in the park More like a shot in the dark With clues left for no one And all the boys in the band Know how to get down Fill our Christmas socks With whiskey drinks And chocolate bars And when the evening ends we won't Be thinking of you then Although the best man Won't hang out with the girl band!