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83

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

  • Summary: The first live release for the indie rock band was recorded at Paris' La Cigale on March 20th, 2015.
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Modern Girl
My baby loves me, I'm so happy Happy makes me a modern girl Took my money and bought a TV TV brings me closer to the world My whole life Was like a... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
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  1. Uncut
    Jan 24, 2017
    90
    Their breakneck energy highlights the thrilling strangeness of their structures and textures. [Mar 2017, p.40]
  2. Feb 2, 2017
    83
    Live in Paris is the victory lap leaving us wanting more.
  3. Q Magazine
    Jan 24, 2017
    80
    It's a well-deserved victory lap for the trio and ample proof that growing up doesn't have to mean losing your edge--or your anger. [Mar 2017, p.115]
  4. Mojo
    Jan 24, 2017
    80
    Thoughtfulness never rocked so hard. [Mar 2017, p.96]
  5. Jan 25, 2017
    80
    The album perfectly captures the abrasive and raw sound that Sleater-Kinney have only strengthened throughout the years.
  6. Mar 2, 2017
    80
    Their first live album captures Brownstein and her bandmates Corin Tucker, Janet Weiss and new touring member Katie Harkin ripping rapidly through a selection of their strongest material, the sabbatical years having drained none of their finesse or ferocity.
  7. Jan 24, 2017
    70
    Although the performances on Live in Paris are spot on, they don’t fulfil the promise of the concert. It can’t convey the feeling of the floor moving during the chorus of ‘Bury Our Friends’. It lacks the visual component of Tucker and Brownstein kicking and howling while playing.

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  1. Feb 23, 2017
    9
    Sleater Kinney absolutely explode on stage. One of those rare live albums that not only makes you wish you were at the show, but actuallySleater Kinney absolutely explode on stage. One of those rare live albums that not only makes you wish you were at the show, but actually transports you there. Incredibly tight musicianship, you can feel how much fun they are having playing together. Love the fake bootleg album art work. Expand