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Broken Face
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 Posted - 06/27/2006 : 13:49:53
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R.I.P.
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/37149/SleaterKinney_Say_Goodbye
Sleater-Kinney Say Goodbye
America's greatest rock band (yeah, I said it) have called it quits. Sleater-Kinney announced the sad news today with the following statement:
"After eleven years as a band, Sleater-Kinney have decided to go on indefinite hiatus."
The upcoming summer shows will be our last. As of now, there are no plans for future tours or recordings. We feel lucky to have had the support of many wonderful people over the years. We want to thank everyone who has worked with us, written kind words about us, performed with us, and inspired us."
But mostly we want to extend our gratitude to our amazing fans. You have been a part of our story from the beginning. We could not have made our music without your enthusiasm, passion, and loyalty. It is you who have made the entire journey worthwhile."
Of course, we hope that Sleater-Kinney's definition of "hiatus" is closer to Jay-Z's than, say, My Bloody Valentine's, but we wouldn't bet on it.
Here's Sleater-Kinney's final tour schedule. How depressing is it that their last show is at Lollapalooza?
07-29 Louisville, KY - Mellwood Arts Center
07-31 Philadelphia, PA - Starlight Ballroom
08-01 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
08-02 New York, NY - Webster Hall
08-04 Chicago, IL - Grant Park (Lollapalooza)
So goodbye, Sleater-Kinney. Thank you for everything, from "I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone" to "Modern Girl". Thank you for being an inspiration to women everywhere. No, fuck that-- to people everywhere.
You will be missed.
-Amy Phillips
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edbanky
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
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Posted - 06/27/2006 : 13:52:42
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"You have been a part of our story from the beginning."
"yeah alot fo people do lipsynch & i aint really suprised to see rihanna do it cause iv'e seen her on alot of show's where she's done it so its no suprise"
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/27/2006 : 13:58:07
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They completely bypassed me until I bought 'The Woods' on the strength of the reviews. It didn't disappoint - an amazing album. A real shame, I was looking forward to new stuff. Have to delve further into their back catalgue now.
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 06/27/2006 : 17:29:31
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hmm
that's kinda sad just because they've been around forever and so many people i know love them
but it's time to go on with what else they have to do i guess
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 06/27/2006 : 20:53:12
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I don't know them very well. I have One Beat, and enjoy it. I was considering seeing them in New York on this tour, but its already sold out.
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
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Broken Face
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USA
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/28/2006 : 04:31:40
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I actually wasn't that impressed with them live, but then they chose a setlist that missed a lot of my favourites.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 06/28/2006 : 04:41:26
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Fucking bad news. "The Hot Rock" and "One Beat" are among my favorite albums ever.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
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Posted - 06/28/2006 : 06:09:20
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goddam!
s-k are fantastic.
loved them ever since 'dig me out' and put on absolutely amazing shows.
so sad to hear they've called it quits, but they've put out so much amazing stuff, their legancy will live on for a very long time.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
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parkwalk
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Posted - 06/28/2006 : 12:10:46
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i know!!!! i thought the woods was their best work yet! i was really looking forward to seeing what their next release would be like!!! let's just cross our fingers & hope that some solo careers come out of this 'hiatus'!!
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Listen to Wilderness (Album) by Sleater-Kinney : http://www.napster.com/player/tracks/15967874 |
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mosleyk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
607 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2006 : 16:17:36
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 06/28/2006 : 19:22:52
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bye. care.
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 08/10/2007 : 01:46:45
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Yet another band that I've missed... I found "The Woods" the other day in the sales bin and bought it cause it was only €3. Man, this record is fantastic. For some reason I never cared about SK, and now I'm discovering them a year after they've split. Fuck.
Anyway, what are they up to?
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
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Posted - 08/11/2007 : 00:34:51
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i'm disappointed in you guys...
s-k are/where the bomb.
start with 'call the doctor' and then work your way to the present day.
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cassandra is
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