Live in Paris
by Sleater-Kinney
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Jan 27, 2017
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 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]
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  2. Pitchfork
    Feb 2, 2017
    83
    Live in Paris is the victory lap leaving us wanting more.
  3. Record Collector
    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.
  5. Clash Music
    Feb 10, 2017
    80
    From the delighted cheers of the fans to the simple message of ‘merci’ from Sleater-Kinny themselves Live In Paris is the sound of band who--frequently under-rated, sometimes unjustly ignored--have found a room of their own. This is their time.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Feb 8, 2017
    80
    Live in Paris is a 48-minute purge reaffirming the power of that hoary rock cliché, the live LP.
  7. PopMatters
    Jan 26, 2017
    80
    Live in Paris is a live album that represents its role promoting a reunion album, but asks for repeat listens that push beyond that limited impact. This might only attract fans, but nowhere does it sound as though that was the intent behind the recording or this release.
  8. Exclaim
    Jan 25, 2017
    80
    The album perfectly captures the abrasive and raw sound that Sleater-Kinney have only strengthened throughout the years.
  9. 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]
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  10. Mojo
    Jan 24, 2017
    80
    Thoughtfulness never rocked so hard. [Mar 2017, p.96]
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  11. The Line of Best Fit
    Jan 25, 2017
    75
    With its focus on covering most of the canon and the scintillating pace that it moves at, though, Live in Paris won’t just satiate the fans--it could well provide a new access point to one of the great American rock bands for those yet to be converted.
  12. AllMusic
    May 9, 2017
    70
    This is a celebration, both of the group's past and its inspired present, and that is more than enough to make this a worthwhile live album.
  13. The 405
    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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#73 Best Album of 2017

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. molecular
    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.… Full Review »
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