The riot grrrl movement which began in Olympia, Washington and spread globally was a flame that burned bright in the early to mid '90s, leaving an indelible mark on punk and indie rock. Sadly, however, most of the bands that spearheaded the movement burned out before the end of the decade.
Sleater-Kinney, however, were the exception. Unconventional even within a nonconformist genre, their music continues to evolve and change without ever losing the rough edges of their punk beginnings.
On either side of a decade-long hiatus, they have released a thrilling body of work that illustrates why Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein managed to survive the burnout. Here's our guide to their catalogue, ranked worst to best.
