All Hands on the Bad One

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

All Hands on the Bad One is the fifth album by Sleater-Kinney, released on 2 May 2000 on Kill Rock Stars. After the sombre The Hot Rock, the band did not want to fuss over the sound. According to Corin Tucker, the songs came about spontaneously, one by one. John Goodmanson, who had also produced Dig Me Out, recorded it because he could capture the live sound well. Drummer Janet Weiss sang along for the first time.

The music ranges from soft melodies to fast punk guitars. The lyrics deal with women in rock, morality, eating disorders, feminism and music journalism. The Ballad of a Ladyman mocks how people see women in a band. The reviews were very positive: critics praised the consistency and Tucker's vocals, and the album appeared on end-of-year lists.

Listening

Track list

1. 1The Ballad of a Ladyman3:10Apple Music ↗
2. 2Ironclad2:34Apple Music ↗
3. 3All Hands on the Bad One2:57Apple Music ↗
4. 4Youth Decay2:30Apple Music ↗
5. 5You're No Rock n' Roll Fun2:38Apple Music ↗
6. 6#1 Must Have3:04Apple Music ↗
7. 7The Professional1:31Apple Music ↗
8. 8Was It a Lie3:16Apple Music ↗
9. 9Male Model2:33Apple Music ↗
10. 10Leave You Behind3:28Apple Music ↗
11. 11Milkshake n' Honey2:55Apple Music ↗
12. 12Pompeii2:44Apple Music ↗
13. 13The Swimmer3:46Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗