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Long lost and lamented female fronted band songs
I was tempted to call ‘em chicks, but thought better for my own safety!
In no particular order…
Au Pairs: It’s Obvious
Lesbian fronted political UK Post Punk Agitprop.
Or something.
The Avengers: Open Your Eyes
Penelope Huston sounds sooooo young and hopeful on this number.
Mo-dettes: White Mice
French female led early noo wavers singing about boy’s being toys.
Elastica: Connection
Wire riff appropriating 90’s Brits straddlin’ the punk ‘tude line. Short and snappy.
Delta 5: You
Leeds based late 70’s Rock Against Racism band firmly entrenched in Mekons/Gang Of Four Post Punkiness.
Slits: Typical Girls
That elpee cover with them all coated in mud still gets me dizzy. Call me sexist, but dirty girls and rock music are a nice combo.
Bikini Kill: Rebel Girl
Pure Punk Rock
_Rebel girl, Rebel girl
Rebel girl you are the queen of my world
Rebel girl, Rebel girl
I think I wanna take you home
I wanna try on your clothes oh_
L7: I Like Fucking
Pure Punk Rock redux
_ Just ‘cause my world, sweet sister, is so fucking
goddamn full of rape—Does that mean
My body must always be a source of pain?
No. No. No.
(She’s so very I don’t care, She’s so very I don’t care) _
The Bangles: Hero Takes A Fall
Started out punky, went paisley, than poppy. The Peterson sisters rule!
The Pandoras: Tenth Avenue Freezeout
Paula Pierce R.I.P.
