Julie Ruin Full Album

[@ripwednesdayadams]

I cannot fully express what this music meant to me. Going to an all girl summer camp with my best friend at 13. We went there feeling like losers, misfits and freaks. Our counselor not only introduced us to riot grrrl- Brooke, a girl with a shaved head and combat boots. She had to be 19 or 20 but she was a force of nature and so fucking cool. She used to let us skip events like the “dance with the boys camp” across the lake. Instead we stood in the woods and she let us rage and scream and listened and changed our lives forever. We were heard. We were seen. And she showed us that there was a whole group of women who had started a fucking revolution when we were in preschool. But we hadn’t missed everything- Le Tigre and Sleater-Kinney was playing shows right in our city. The music ignited a fire in me that has never gone out. I loved all riot grrrl, downloaded bands obsessively but Kathleen was my rebel girl queen and I wanted to be just like her. It didn’t matter anymore that I didn’t fit in at school or was bullied or had a shit home life- I had hope. Brooke, thank you. You started it all and you saved my life too. Kathleen, I’ve met twice but seen her more. My best friend and i luckily were able to see Le Tigre the last couple times they played Philly. We saw you speak at Penn years later when we were in college. And again with The Julie Ruin. She was so gracious and let us gush over her, signed anything we had, and took photos. Kathi Wilcox too who i also was obsessed with in lol and she was also so awesome to us. I’m rambling but just can’t express how much this all meant. My same best friend from all the way back at summer camp are going to see Bikini Kill together soon. (Fingers crossed). We have been waiting for years but I would wait as long as it took. This music changed the whole trajectory of my life. It gave me a thicker skin. It was everything and still is. 🖤

[@cpgpeg]

Thanks for this share! I was drawing some illustrations of this vibe… I’ll share if I finish the work. Coming of age stuff I’m digging up myself.

[@Nevqqn]

Ugh you’re truly so lucky !!!! Sounds so surreal so freaking awesome !!!!

[@moonbread2334]

This story gave me life. Thank goodness for people like Brooke! And Kathleen

[@jjflix79]

Very cool!

[@sneakyflutes]

This story is only legit if it happened in the very late 90s. And anyway, yeah of course it was always always always upper middle class girls on like....the soccer team or going off to sleepaway camp (poor people and lower middle class families don't even know about that stuff, much less are they even able to PAY for it, so yes there is very important, distinct CLASS angle to this social sorting) having these kinds of "life changing" associations with Kathleen Hannah and her intellectual property. It's all just social positioning through consumerism. Sorry but even by the time this record was out everything was already poserfied and compromised.

[@Luxfurious]

I wish this was reissued! This album means so much to me exclamation point I lost my physical copy years ago and it's not streaming anywhere but here; so glad it is!

[@ej2333]

Who ever thinks they can't make a great record in their room, hasn't heard this.

[@evilsquared]

@Daniel Ramirez nice! Mind sharing?

[@dizuko3241]

Anyone wants to form a band with meeee!

[@mountainnutter]

the documentary brought mere here...the album is brilliant.

[@NaturalDiversity]

What documentary?

[@rosariosalomone4217]

The Punk Singer. Its amazing

[@dvowls120]

I just watched the doc this weekend and loved it. It is on HULU.

[@MissLydiaBro]

It also brought the mer here.

[@adnap]

@@rosariosalomone4217 Hi. Would it be possible to obtain a copy of this album ? I know actual pressings are OOP and crazy expensive. Would it be possible to DL it from somewhere, whether from you, or otherwise ? Thanks!

[@markedwayne1171]

A crappy sample machine and one pissed off woman equals Legend. The most original music all dolled up in digital rags. Why isn't anyone else doing this? I saw the punk singer the other day. Bummed about the lyme, I got the bite, too. We all love you.

[@dvowls120]

I think he is innocently equating lo fi with crappy.

[@pantsmagoo5947]

In a good way...?

[@anafoxx]

Check kali uchis' ealier mixtapes. They don't have strong political statements as this but they're cool too

[@paxreese]

one of my biggest returning points when i get down as a creative...truly a spiritual experience w this album...in my own bedroom

[@aquaphazed]

kathleen hanna found her talent early. and she never lost it.

[@HandsOffGretel]

Kathleen... you are my biggest inspiration. You helped me make my band Hands Off Gretel.. Forever inspired by you and your words. GRRL POW!

[@joshbarron3244]

Hands Off Gretel girls doing what with girls?

[@pantsmagoo5947]

No offense, seriously, I love your band name but I like "hands off" even better.

[@Luxirana]

Omg I love Hands off Gretel, cause of u I started digging more into riot grrrl music

[@vitoriaroscoe7481]

I started following Becky on Instagram and when I saw this comment here I was like "no way" hahaha I found her when my girl friends and I were looking for inspiration for our band and Hands Off Gretel became one of my favoritesss!

[@shannondyche1388]

​@@pantsmagoo5947 999999999999899

[@sofestafont]

"Radical or Pro-Parental" "V.G.I." (2:15) "A Place Called Won't Be There" (6:03) "Tania" (8:58) "Aerobicide" (11:37) "Apt. #5" (14:32) "My Morning Is Summer" (17:45) "I Wanna Know What Love Is" (21:00) "The Punk Singer" (24:36) "On Language" (26:45) "Crochet" (28:52) "Interlude" (30:53) "Stay Monkey" (31:44) "Breakout a Town" (34:41) "Love Letter" (37:04)

[@snopeasnopea]

Thanks Obama

[@zacharybass8429]

dolladolla

[@MoistCubicle]

crusty grrrl those arent da brows of a crusty grrrrrl

[@pantsmagoo]

thank you so much for the track listing! i was thinking "this is going to require an effort". yay you!!!

[@postie10111]

MVP!

[@tar0286]

Good music to have on while doing a personal collage.

[@duanenash9474]

Kathleen just kicking so much ass!! Although I'm a dude and def guilty of many of the trappings/baggage Kathleen gives voice to she has still been a an inspiration for me. True artist and authentic person, been through more struggles than many of her male contemporaries but still persists and lives, vastly under appreciated, basically spearheaded three sub-genres (riot grrl, bedroom rock, and dance political pop) - forever my love and respect!!

[@Cletus-Hellfire]

#MayThePatriarchyForeverReign

[@67Blondies]

Far out.

[@sonicreducer8260]

You're talking about her bout with lyme disease? Isn't that something?

[@TheeJordanRossi]

@leslie novakovic looool

[@VoluntraryismNottheState]

Wow, more beta-male cuckery. "I'm a dude and def guilty..." as if women are above reproach or accountability. Humans eventually do bad things. What...you didn't _know_ this??

[@k-m___]

so so so underrated

[@difficile999]

I fully agree

[@swaggolia44]

Ha ha ha

[@hankgege2199]

The new julie ruin stuff is ok not as good as this classic! The new recordings are more mainstream le tigre style

[@bingoing]

@@hankgege2199 le tigre's first records are good tho

[@hankgege2199]

@@bingoing I gotta give le tigre another listen

[@cruelty6368]

I did not expect this album to be so amazing, and I'd almost forgotten that anyone was capable of making music that is so original, so brilliant.

[@janetplanet4595]

Never losing her edge Kathleen has not compromised her style regardless of instruments she uses

[@jeffbornhoeft8643]

I just learned about this album last night via The Punk Singer. Fantastic!

[@alexandras.3782]

Thank you for uploading this album ❤ (it's not on Spotify...yet) I love The Punk Singer as well and I love Kathleen and what she stands for. How lucky aren't we to have a person like her in the world. A person who is willing to share so much of herself and give us the strength and encouragement we need to be ourselves ❤ Thank you Kathleen.

[@annagruber5155]

its still not on spotify😭

[@gab4461]

Been waiting for 10 years, ain’t never going to be on there

[@McK9999]

and still not 😢

[@snopeasnopea]

This album changed my life

[@dollysllama7205]

clara blossom ikr??

[@bingoing]

Listen to her other bands, it's worth it. This woman's work is unearthly.

[@vhr]

this is what those lo-fi beats streams should be playing

[@artemisricks3790]

this album made me realize you can make incredible music in your own room and inspired me to make my own music

[@taylarmichelgatson3672]

V.G.I. - Valley Girl Intelligentsia

[@max1musmatt1cus88]

Bikini Kill brought me here as I've been a fan for years. You're the best Kathleen.

[@computersnevergoonstrike]

This is the LP that made me decide to check out sampling, drum machines, and take my 4-track(s) more seriously. To this day, I work with samplers, drum machines, and 4-tracks. This is one of the most influential pieces of music to me when I boil it all down. I remember the sheet inside of the LP, kind of showing you how she rigged everything up in this very rudimentary drawing that still looked cool in a low-fi way. I glanced at it, and it just made me realize that I could do this, and I don't need an entire band which at that point in my life wasn't a real option. I recall playing this album and Public Enemy's Fear of a Black Planet to death after I did get a sampler. I've told my friend how this album basically piqued my interest in sampling, which is a big part of my music and something he and I are both interested in..... This started so much for me. So many memories too. Stay Monkey is one of the best songs I've ever heard. I'll always come back to this album... I even remember doing a sloppy improv cover of The Punk Singer at the first show my first serious band played live.... ironic as it is, I was actually very drunk (dutch courage...) but I still sang proudly while playing the simple, yet catchy-as-fuck riff that loops as loud as my amp could. As a guy, it was a weird 1:45 or so I'm sure, but it just kind of happened and I'm glad!

[@Kindgory]

So true gone dig 4 tracks and sampling like never before

[@benclair5632]

This needs to be reissued on vinyl! Love this record :)

[@swagalicious34]

Wish it would be reissued on any format.

[@jeffehoodin9077]

We are so lucky to live in the time that Kathleen is creating her art and sharing what's in her heart.

[@erikmcbride143]

I'll play with your mind but I won't do your dishes boy

[@lestoil]

This is an incredible album.

[@dennisrockbottomskelly7948]

HOLY Fu**in' S**T !! JUST found and listened to this absolutely SMASHING Piece of Work. Made me feel 20 years younger and took 10 years off my life - A Good Deal. Something BIG is happening here.... DON'T MISS OUT !! RB/ musicmaker/fan/columnist/a-hole/deceased&retiredfromTheScene. L.A.M.F. !!!@!!

[@soulfirenz]

I've been searching for this album for ages! Kathleen you're a legend and total inspiration for my own musical project. You rock.

[@nobodynobody5135]

Greatest album "nobody" knows

[@floBflo2020]

We love you Ms. Hanna....

[@madamshadow4153]

One of the best albums I've ever heard. Amazing music a political masterpiece

[@Kora_uwu]

This album is an inspiration, one of the best things I’ve heard. Where has this been all my life?

[@plightupon]

Love this album ! Buying this one! So awesome to see Kathleen still making rad music!

[@Chatty-op9kd]

Thank you for this! I've been trying to find this album for years

[@IshterrDotCom]

I'm a little salty she hasn't put this out on streaming platforms but KZbin to the rescue!

[@metalgearexploits230]

I want to like this so much, I'll just end up lying about it.

[@Sal_Paradise3]

wow

[@yesterdayspapers6057]

Sal Paradise peace love and dope ~ nevercomingdown

[@FalconHelmini]

I Wanna Know What Love Is gives me chills every time I listen to it

[@mistrock322]

I wish this album was on Spotify

[@martinfischermann6194]

"My Morning is Summer" is on spotify

[@martinfischermann6194]

Stay Monkey and Aerobicide as well

[@tonyboughman8050]

This record reminds me of Sandanista by the Clash. Highest praise!

[@dvowls120]

The song that starts at 14:30 may perhaps be my fav song of all time. Just watched the documentary and loved it.

[@pantsmagoo5947]

I love it too. It's constantly stuck in my head. It makes me feel content while rattling around in my head.

[@yesterdayspapers6057]

Any and all the Punk-Post-Punk and so on forums I post, I mention The Julie Ruin , Wimps , Le Butcherette ~ lovechicbands

[@yesterdayspapers6057]

Apologies for the plug ~ gogirlgo

[@cannedkitty]

Straight up classic.

[@ziggyplayguitar]

I love you Kathleen, I hope you are well

[@grubblesnert]

to me this music is the product of a brilliant artist and I LIKE IT!

[@redguru1]

I want this CD. Brilliant lo-fi.

[@valeriagonzalez-ze5zf]

es tan bueno no me aburro nunca de escucharlo

[@resetsurvivor]

finally found a copy of this at a local record store~! my favorite kathleen hannah sound

[@scarletjul]

breakout a town riff sounds soooo familiar but i can’t put my finger on it? regardless this is one of the most inspiring, beautiful, original albums. makes me love kathleen all the more….seeing her play with bikini kill at the end of this month 🩷

[@kingcruiser7049]

Julie Ruin is the debut solo album by Kathleen Hanna (under the pseudonym Julie Ruin), released on September 29, 1998, through Kill Rock Stars. She recorded the album in 1997 whilst taking a break from Bikini Kill.

[@bonkler]

Hey! She is my girl. So much love to Kathleen

[@lioness5112]

masterpiece

[@jorges6104]

One of the best albums ever made in the 90’s. And don’t cancel me for saying she is sexy for making good music ok! Chill out.

[@DK-zu6tt]

That is not sexist, so you are OK, and anyone who says you are is an idiot. Every person wants someone to find them attractive in a positive and healthy way. Acknowledging her artistic abilities and saying they make her attractive is more substantive than some random comment about her tits, ass or other shallow thing which is meant to objectify a woman. ; )

[@jorges6104]

@virgin mary Aahhh Jeez. I thought I was in the clear. Time to put in my resignation papers.

[@danielrose3447]

Always everything she involved in sounds so awesome!

[@dagothkid6372]

This album is crazy good. I wish I could make music like this. Also if you like this album try Karen O Crush songs album. It's also lo fi.

[@MadLikeDog]

Ciao Carlo added Terri Gender Bender ~ Le Butcherette

[@Wout.vlmnck]

And Culture for Pigeon by Tracy + the plastics.

[@marsduke8244]

i wish i had this on cd

[@razzle8140]

I don't care how get it, but we gotta get it someday.

[@ED-cr2cj]

bless you for making this available

[@DeedeeDirt]

Back in the early 00s Internet I took a "which Kathleen Hannah are you?" quiz and got Julie Ruin and I couldn't agree more

[@BaronSaturday66]

The Punk Singer goes Lo-Fi.

[@MG________]

Thank you for posting this!

[@TheDamageinc81]

APT. #5 --- I feel your hurt

[@saintjasin]

Classic. I need this vinyl.

[@rafaelrivera7554]

love this album! K Hanna!!! punk rock grrrl!!

[@ronny-2112]

I love this album since came out. Love Bikini Kill too.

[@hannah-6080]

Need this on spotify

[@gaiusbaltar7122]

This album sounds good, will listen to it carefully.

[@yesterdayspapers6057]

TNX +thejulieruin and The lady of the House ~allmylove

[@blackstonecomics7371]

This album is fire

[@Ellenslife851]

Gotta love punk music its number 1 😌

[@wallacelovecraft8942]

It's crazy how good this album is. She should have so continued to make music solo. I never listened to her newer band. I wonder if it's good. tania apt my morning summer i wanna know the punk stay monkey love letter

[@computersnevergoonstrike]

Oh yeah. Not the same style of music, but still differing from most any of her other work, is a one-off album / project she worked heavily on called The Fakes (Realer Than Fiction). It is an odd album, but has some gems that she is on in full. A bluesy number in particular that her voice just works with. Her ability to transcend genres without compromising her style has always been something that I love. There is also an electronic track she did for another project that is very similar to this album.... Here is a link to an upload from my old channel that I got locked out of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGeum4KsltWLj8U

[@johnmoylan5108]

VGI I'm a masterpiece

[@joshbarron3244]

This is pretty good actually. Little simplified in the guitar region for me but it sounds good

[@chabe99]

This is amazing

[@renaegrayden8207]

Riff in the second song V.G.I. is stolen from The Kinks - Tired Of Waiting For You. Stands out massively.

[@Wout.vlmnck]

It isn't stolen. She sampled it and acknowledges them in the lyric sheets...

[@bingoing]

This album changed my life 5 years ago

[@johnnyscifi]

This record is fucking brilliant!!!

[@wombsplitter9497]

so good. she's the best.

[@switchblade2702]

Hip hop meets punk

[@danthefan5378]

ThankYou!

[@CharlesW-x9m]

We need los Reyes here in Washington too,the kings restaurant

[@accupunkture7935]

This album is awesome and

[@we-must-live]

lots more!

[@tombrennan3973]

...fscking INCREDIBLE

[@ruby.chaffer]

What a masterpiece

[@ExDiego]

i lov this

[@user-fs9er7jl1i2]

this is rock music

[@ECLewin]

Is there a way to download this album, like each individual track as an album. I couldn't find the file anywhere and it's not like i could buy the record they go for like $500 now.

[@liefjorgen]

this is amazing, i love it

[@Mangoles]

OH YEAH !!!!!

[@KaseyRelford]

Adrock's "Lady of the House"

[@rothsuede]

Great album

[@suavewifwa]

Anyone know where I can download this album??

[@ditseayella4524]

fantastic!

[@cesarduran5015]

This is the stuff u keep .

[@anthonyjaswinski5732]

Her Sargent Peppers. Totally genius.

[@angrytater2456]

I'm impressed.

[@mariacamilarodriguez2191]

Alguien de Colombia en 2021?

[@ninavontale9845]

2023

[@devilman2809]

So good

[@cannedkitty]

I wanna know what love iiiiisssss

[@smilingballoon185]

they have to put this on apple music and spotify