Pottymouth
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Pottymouth is the only full-length album Bratmobile
released during its initial period of activity—in the 1990s, the indie music scene was really all about the 7", the format on which Bratmobile made the most of its abilities—1993's Pottymouth neatly captures everything Bratmobile was about. At heart, this means that Pottymouth is about the early-'90s indie scene, about the D.I.Y. life in the post-Nirvana
age where it seemed like anything could happen. Like many bands formed around the Olympia
scene, the three members of Bratmobile were as much or more fans as they were musicians: it is not an insult to say that any three committed punk rock fans in and around the K Records
/Kill Rock Stars
orbit could have made this album, but merely an affirmation that these edge-of-chaos blurts of upfront sexuality
, rancorous anger, and humor sound like diary entries from the early '90s, when punk rock
was just on the verge of taking over the world. A wild-eyed, overtly sarcastic version of the Runaways
' "Cherry Bomb" is a particular highlight, simultaneously mocking and celebrating traditional rock's view of female sexuality.
Album recorded July 1992 at the Embassy in Washington, DC by Tim Green
. Molly Neuman sings on "Richard", which was recorded December 1992 at the Red House in Olympia, WA by Tim Green. "Kiss & Ride", "No You Don't", and "Queenie" recorded August 1991 at Egg Studios in Seattle, WA by Conrad Uno and YoYo Studios in Olympia, WA by Pat Maley.
Bratmobile
Bratmobile was an American punk band. Bratmobile was a first-generation "riot grrrl" band, which grew from the Pacific Northwest and Washington, DC underground...
released during its initial period of activity—in the 1990s, the indie music scene was really all about the 7", the format on which Bratmobile made the most of its abilities—1993's Pottymouth neatly captures everything Bratmobile was about. At heart, this means that Pottymouth is about the early-'90s indie scene, about the D.I.Y. life in the post-Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
age where it seemed like anything could happen. Like many bands formed around the Olympia
Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. The population was 46,478 at the 2010 census...
scene, the three members of Bratmobile were as much or more fans as they were musicians: it is not an insult to say that any three committed punk rock fans in and around the K Records
K Records
K Records is an independent record label in Olympia, Washington, co-founded, owned, and operated by Calvin Johnson, formerly of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, The Go Team, The Halo Benders and presently in the bands Dub Narcotic Sound System and The Hive Dwellers...
/Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in 1991 by Slim Moon and based in both Olympia, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission...
orbit could have made this album, but merely an affirmation that these edge-of-chaos blurts of upfront sexuality
Human sexual behavior
Human sexual activities or human sexual practices or human sexual behavior refers to the manner in which humans experience and express their sexuality. People engage in a variety of sexual acts from time to time, and for a wide variety of reasons...
, rancorous anger, and humor sound like diary entries from the early '90s, when punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
was just on the verge of taking over the world. A wild-eyed, overtly sarcastic version of the Runaways
The Runaways
The Runaways were an American all-girl rock band that recorded and performed in the second half of the 1970s. The band released four studio albums and one live set during its run. Among its best known songs: "Cherry Bomb", "Queens of Noise", "Neon Angels On the Road to Ruin", "California Paradise"...
' "Cherry Bomb" is a particular highlight, simultaneously mocking and celebrating traditional rock's view of female sexuality.
Track listing
- "Love Thing" – 1:40
- "Stab" – 1:50
- "Cherry Bomb" (The RunawaysThe RunawaysThe Runaways were an American all-girl rock band that recorded and performed in the second half of the 1970s. The band released four studio albums and one live set during its run. Among its best known songs: "Cherry Bomb", "Queens of Noise", "Neon Angels On the Road to Ruin", "California Paradise"...
cover) – 1:51 - "Throwaway" – 2:13
- "P.R.D.C.T." – 1:53
- "Some Special" – 1:40
- "Fuck Yr Fans" – 1:19
- "Polaroid Baby" :54
- "Panik" – 1:43
- "Bitch Theme" – 1:31
- "Richard" – 1:58
- "Cool Schmool" – 2:03
- "Juswanna" – 1:34
- "I Love You, You Little Crocodile" (hidden track) – 0:59
- "Kiss & Ride" – 1:27
- "No You Don't" – 1:45
- "Queenie" – 1:19
Album credits
Bratmobile- Allison Wolfe – Singer/Songwriter
- Erin Smith – Guitar, Back-up Vocals, Photography
- Molly Neuman – Drums, Photography
- Patrick Maley – Engineer
- Tim Green – Engineer
- Conrad UnoConrad UnoConrad Uno is an American record producer and founder of the independent record label PopLlama Records. Uno began his career making his own music as a teenager in his makeshift basement studio. At the request of his friends, the Young Fresh Fellows, Uno produced their debut album The Fabulous...
– Engineer - Ellen Smith – Photography
- Tracy Sawyer – Photography
- Panacea Theriac – Photography
- Molly – Photography
Album recorded July 1992 at the Embassy in Washington, DC by Tim Green
Tim Green
Timothy John Green is a former American football player as well as a radio and television personality. He was a linebacker and defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League, a commentator for National Public Radio, the former host of the 2005 revival of A Current Affair...
. Molly Neuman sings on "Richard", which was recorded December 1992 at the Red House in Olympia, WA by Tim Green. "Kiss & Ride", "No You Don't", and "Queenie" recorded August 1991 at Egg Studios in Seattle, WA by Conrad Uno and YoYo Studios in Olympia, WA by Pat Maley.