Feminist Sweepstakes

Le Tigre | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 16, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mr. Lady Records
• ASIN: B00005O7U0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,627 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. LT Tour Theme

2. Shred A

3. Fake French

4. FYR

5. On Guard

6. Much Finer

7. Dyke March 2001

8. Tres Bien

9. Well, Well, Well

10. TGIF

11. My Art

12. Cry for Everything Bad That's Ever Happened

13. Keep on Livin'

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

On Feminist Sweepstakes, Le Tigre answer their own implied rhetorical question as to who's winning. Singer Kathleen Hannah (Bikini Kill, Julie Ruin) breaks down barriers between politics and dancing, opening the floodgates for both. Le Tigre are "the band with the roller skate jams," packing their pink satin jackets with more fun and feminism than ever. Switching instruments and vocals, bandmates Johanna Fateman and J.D. Samson argue with drum machines and arm themselves in conversational cutups that signify the future of riot grrrl fallout. Cackling like witches as an overdubbed, screechy heavy metal solo flies overhead on "LT Tour Theme," these ladies have secured their status as artists of the progressive postmodern kind as they sprint through the wilderness of modern feminism and 21st-century punk rock like Xena on Ecstasy or Gloria Steinem before she did Coach ads. That's because Le Tigre are more articulate than ever, musically and lyrically. Unafraid of experimentation, sampling, and emotional honesty, the band shows once again that the personal is political, and pushes the envelope with both medium and message. Le Tigre tackle the complexities of modern awareness while reveling in the feel of a mid-'70s disco party set somewhere ahead of our time, proving that it's not so hard to dance to--and believe in--the hopes of the future and the legacy of the past at the same time. --Cyndi Elliott

Product Description

Le Tigre's 2nd full-length delivers rollerskate jams, sampler punk and political dance tracks you've come to expect from the trio. And it ups the ante for electro-conceptual, feminist pop music. Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna (formerly of Bikini Kill, J

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delievering the feminist goods again, May 26, 2002

By 

Robin Orlowski "political activist" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feminist Sweepstakes (Audio CD)

Melding grrrl/queer/theory with other progressive politics, this album convey's Le Tigre's mission with awesome clarity.

This mission is to survey/comment on the status of late 20th century politics impact on historically marginalized groups and advocate for an alternate reality where discrimination does not exist, and is replaced by a world where awesome culture and politics exist beside one another.

The empowering lyrics and pop-rock beats provide an interesting change from my usual audio regimine of rock-punk tunes. This is the "dance grooves" albun for grrrls who have little in common with tradditional titles in the aforementioned genere. I'm not usually one for dance/techno music myself, but I will make a very big exception for this album.

Although the album has been faulted for being too political and ailenating--even compared to their earlier releases, these criticisms overlook that the indepdendent non-major label status of Le Tigre means they do not have to provide what may be considered "safe". This frees the band to address what they and fans know cannot be adequately covered or even covered on traditional cds.

This freedom is a blessing for long-time fans such as myself because Feminist Sweepstakes is their most pointed effort yet. The twelve tunes are a terrific sountrack to revolution for existing fans, or a great introductory set for people who would be fans if they only had to listen to one album produced by the trio.

As evidenced by the top form throughout the albums, political is what/who Le Tigre really is. Kathleen Hanna, former front singer for Bikini Kill, continues to belt out what can best be considered women's studies texts formulated into musical CD's.

My particular faviortes are "LT Tour Theme", "FYR" and "Keep on Livin" , but encourage everybody to try every track and see which personally sticks with them.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, people who know what they are talking about!, October 15, 2003

By 

Christopher J. (Salt Lake City, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feminist Sweepstakes (Audio CD)

I have been a huge Kathleen fan since Bikini Kill. Julie Ruin was a great side project and then came Le Tigre, one of the best bands in my collection. I have purchased all of the Le Tigre albums and this one is by far the BEST yet! These 3 women take on political issues that are important to me and are usually overlooked. It isn't just girl power or riot grrrl anymore. This album covers homosesexual rights, gender differences, socioeconomic back grounds and how the poor get skrewed and the rich dont care! O.K. I may sound bitter, but I was so impressed by this album. My favorite tracks are "FYR" which is probably the most political of all the songs they have created and "Keep on Livin'" which still brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. I saw them live on their last tour in Salt Lake City and it was INCREDIBLE! These women have energy, power, pride and creative minds that work together creating unique and beautiful expression. I love all of their albums, but Feminist is the best by far! You will not and could not regret this purchase!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best CDs EVER, January 15, 2004

By 

DIANE ISSER (melrose park, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feminist Sweepstakes (Audio CD)

I got feminist sweepstakes 3 months ago, and it is STILL in my diskman! in general i prefer more hardcore crust music like rudimentary peni, crass,and Sub-Humans, but this is one of the best CDs of ALL TIME!