01:26 AM - Sleater-Kinney on hiatus
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. Click here to see the list of their final shows... including one on August 2nd at NYC's Webster Hall (which is supposedly sold out at this point.) I got to the S-K party a bit late, not really getting too into them until somewhere between '97's Dig Me Out and '99's The Hot Rock (which, along with the next effort, All Hands on the Bad One, saw more play on my college radio show than most records, except for maybe the first Self record.) I saw the band a number of times over the years and always had fun at their shows, even when a horrible opening band (though obviously I got over that one) nearly ruined the show for me. I'll admit it, I wish I could play guitar like Carrie. It's amazing. Too bad they're going "on hiatus" and I suppose the best we can hope for is that they get the inevitable reunion happening sooner rather than later. Two tracks from their last album, The Woods.
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From Sleater-Kinney's official website (as also seen on several blogs and music sites):
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.
With love and thanks,
Sleater-Kinney
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