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Rich Zweiback: October 10, 2010

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…

  1. Au Pairs: It’s Obvious

    Lesbian fronted political UK Post Punk Agitprop.
    Or something.

  2. The Avengers: Open Your Eyes

    Penelope Huston sounds sooooo young and hopeful on this number.

  3. Mo-dettes: White Mice

    French female led early noo wavers singing about boy’s being toys.

  4. Elastica: Connection

    Wire riff appropriating 90’s Brits straddlin’ the punk ‘tude line. Short and snappy.

  5. Delta 5: You

    Leeds based late 70’s Rock Against Racism band firmly entrenched in Mekons/Gang Of Four Post Punkiness.

  6. 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.

  7. 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_

  8. 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) _

  9. The Bangles: Hero Takes A Fall

    Started out punky, went paisley, than poppy. The Peterson sisters rule!

  10. The Pandoras: Tenth Avenue Freezeout

    Paula Pierce R.I.P.