Even in the face of its cock-rock trappings, The Woods most closely recalls the righteous fury of their first great albums, Call the Doctor (1995) and Dig Me Out (1996).
Not only does The Woods jumpstart a moribund genre, it also serves as a wake-up call for the zeitgeist.
The Woods, with all of its “life” metaphors, ends up sounding like that four-letter word: confusing, fucked-up, chilling, and sometimes shatteringly beautiful.
More than any previous Sleater-Kinney record, The Woods reflects the classic-rock undercurrent that runs through the punk heroines' live shows.
The Woods feels almost nostalgic, exalting the era when noisemakers Nirvana, Sonic Youth, NIN, Fugazi and PJ Harvey were the touchstones of artistic merit.
If some misogynistists, old rock lovers fan of Bon Jovi & Guns N' Roses says women can not rock, play them this album. Sleater-Kinney is the most RRRRRRRRRRRIOT female trio of all time. After signing with Sub Pop they offer us "The Woods" produced by Dave Fridmann. When I listen the entire S-K discography, I did not expect a slap like this. So far their best record was the awesome "One Beat". And suddenly, everything changes. Now, I think their best album is "The ... read more
how is someone capable of creating this many insane riffs
Really good record, it doesn't pull any punches.
I'm not saying it's their best album. But the rating should let you know that I do think that.
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