Julie Ruin

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Julie Ruin, the alias of Bikini Kill vocalist Kathleen Hanna, is a solo artist who makes up tunes on a broken sampler and a $40 drum machine. In the hands of lesser talents, this would be a project best left on a homemade cassette. But Julie Ruin's self-titled debut deftly regenerates the angry themes of Bikini Kill harangues into thoughtful songs whose primitive stylings effectively showcase an emerging feminist polemic. "I Wanna Know What Love Is" is as devastating an anti-cop rap as "Fuck tha Police," and "Crochet" takes out the fawning media that turned Hanna into a spokesmodel for the riot-grrrl movement. It isn't the direction one might think she would have taken, but Hanna's metamorphosis into Julie Ruin is fascinating. It's like watching someone think out loud in stereo. --Lois Maffeo

Average customer rating:

* * * * *

greatest

cute and spunky

Kathleen Hanna graces our ears with her talent once again.

Damn Girl

Julie Ruin
Julie Ruin
Manufacturer: Kill Rock Stars
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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Release Date: 1998-08-11

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Amazon.com

Julie Ruin, the alias of Bikini Kill vocalist Kathleen Hanna, is a solo artist who makes up tunes on a broken sampler and a $40 drum machine. In the hands of lesser talents, this would be a project best left on a homemade cassette. But Julie Ruin's self-titled debut deftly regenerates the angry themes of Bikini Kill harangues into thoughtful songs whose primitive stylings effectively showcase an emerging feminist polemic. "I Wanna Know What Love Is" is as devastating an anti-cop rap as "Fuck tha Police," and "Crochet" takes out the fawning media that turned Hanna into a spokesmodel for the riot-grrrl movement. It isn't the direction one might think she would have taken, but Hanna's metamorphosis into Julie Ruin is fascinating. It's like watching someone think out loud in stereo. --Lois Maffeo

Customer Reviews:

* * * * * .......2005-08-10

Punk Singer sounds like a Ramones song.
Buy Julie Ruin! Kathleen Hanna is great.

greatest.......2004-03-07

this cd was one of the best. kathleen hanna is just as good as she was when in bikini kill. the cd has a really nice poetry and techno vibe

cute and spunky.......2003-12-05

This is quirky party rock from a real cute kitty. good time "girl power" fun!!

Kathleen Hanna graces our ears with her talent once again........2003-08-09

The instrumental workings are very impressive and highly pleasing. The lyrics are of course meaningful and amazing, interesting whether you agree with her or not. The CD does not disappoint with a minimal number of songs or a half-assed effort relying on previous Bikini Kill fame. I'd recommend this to any Kathleen Hanna fan, riot grrrl, or open-minded person.

Damn Girl.......2003-04-02

Kathleen Hanna is amazing. How she did it, I don't know. For her first time using most of the equiptment she did for this album, it must have been a work of god. She does most of the intrumental use, produces, and recorded this whole album herself. Its beats keep in your head for days on end. Wonderful lyrics that really make you think and want to be apart of the feminest community. Beautifully done. A must have for any riot grrrl or boy, Kathleen Hanna, Le Tigre or Bikini Kill fan, or anyone looking for some good music. :)

Julie Ruin

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Julie Ruin
Julie Ruin , and Kathleen Hanna
Manufacturer: Kill Rock Stars
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000064AE
Release Date: 1998-09-22

Amazon.com

Julie Ruin, the alias of Bikini Kill vocalist Kathleen Hanna, is a solo artist who makes up tunes on a broken sampler and a $40 drum machine. In the hands of lesser talents, this would be a project best left on a homemade cassette. But Julie Ruin's self-titled debut deftly regenerates the angry themes of Bikini Kill harangues into thoughtful songs whose primitive stylings effectively showcase an emerging feminist polemic. "I Wanna Know What Love Is" is as devastating an anti-cop rap as "Fuck tha Police," and "Crochet" takes out the fawning media that turned Hanna into a spokesmodel for the riot-grrrl movement. It isn't the direction one might think she would have taken, but Hanna's metamorphosis into Julie Ruin is fascinating. It's like watching someone think out loud in stereo. --Lois Maffeo

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