One Beat
album by Sleater-Kinney
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Sleater-Kinney's 2002 album, One Beat, is noted for its incorporation of classic rock song structures. The album also featured instruments like horns and synthesizers. Lyrically, the album drew inspiration from band member Corin Tucker's experience with new motherhood and the emotional impact of the attacks of September 11, 2001. This marked a more expansive musical direction for the band, which originated from the riot grrrl movement and is celebrated for its aggressive sound and socially conscious lyrics.12
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