Reject All American

Reject All American was an American punk rock band from Olympia, Washington, formed in 1994 by Cindy Hultquist and Jen Smith. The band was part of the Riot grrrl movement, which also included bands like Babes in Toyland, Hole, and Veruca Salt. Reject All American was known for their energetic live performances, which often featured Kim Deal of The Breeders and The Pixies as a guest musician. The band's music was also compared to that of Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., and Hüsker Dü.

● Introduction

Reject All American's music was characterized by its intense energy and feminist lyrics, which addressed issues like gender equality and social justice. The band's sound was influenced by post-punk bands like The Raincoats, The Slits, and Public Image Ltd.. Reject All American's music was also praised by critics like Robert Christgau of The Village Voice and Greil Marcus of Rolling Stone. The band's live shows were often compared to those of The Clash, The Sex Pistols, and The Ramones.

● History

Reject All American was formed in 1994 by Cindy Hultquist and Jen Smith, who met while attending Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. The band's early years were marked by frequent lineup changes, with musicians like Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney contributing to their sound. Reject All American's music was released on labels like Kill Rock Stars and K Records, which were also home to bands like Heavens to Betsy and Bratmobile. The band's history was also influenced by events like the Riot grrrl movement and the Lollapalooza festival.

● Discography

Reject All American's discography includes albums like "Thinking of You" and "Food for Thought", which were released on Kill Rock Stars and Joan Jett's Blackheart Records. The band's music was also featured on compilations like "Kill Rock Stars" and "Free to Fight", which included tracks by bands like Bikini Kill, Sleater-Kinney, and The Gits. Reject All American's discography was praised by critics like Robert Christgau of The Village Voice and Greil Marcus of Rolling Stone, who compared their sound to that of The Velvet Underground and The Stooges.

● Band_members

Reject All American's band members included Cindy Hultquist on vocals and guitar, Jen Smith on vocals and bass, and Kathleen Hanna on vocals and guitar. The band's lineup also included musicians like Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney and Kim Deal of The Breeders and The Pixies. Reject All American's band members were influenced by musicians like Patti Smith, Debbie Harry of Blondie, and Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders.

● Musical_style

Reject All American's musical style was characterized by its intense energy and feminist lyrics, which addressed issues like gender equality and social justice. The band's sound was influenced by post-punk bands like The Raincoats, The Slits, and Public Image Ltd.. Reject All American's music was also compared to that of Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., and Hüsker Dü, who were known for their experimental and noise rock sound. The band's musical style was praised by critics like Robert Christgau of The Village Voice and Greil Marcus of Rolling Stone, who compared their sound to that of The Velvet Underground and The Stooges.

● Reception

Reject All American's music received critical acclaim from critics like Robert Christgau of The Village Voice and Greil Marcus of Rolling Stone, who praised their energetic live performances and feminist lyrics. The band's music was also compared to that of Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., and Hüsker Dü, who were known for their experimental and noise rock sound. Reject All American's reception was also influenced by events like the Riot grrrl movement and the Lollapalooza festival, which featured bands like Bikini Kill, Sleater-Kinney, and The Gits. The band's music was also praised by musicians like Kim Deal of The Breeders and The Pixies, who compared their sound to that of The Clash, The Sex Pistols, and The Ramones.

Category:American punk rock bands