Music Review

Music Review: 'From the Desk of Mr. Lady'

Reviewed by James Sullivan | Jan 26, 2001
EW's GRADE
B

This grrrl group's self-titled debut was one of the best releases of 2000. Its seven-song follow-up features more punk polemics, rhythmic sound collages, and lo-fi gizmo music from Kathleen Hanna (ex-Bikini Kill) and 'zine queen Johanna Fateman. Only 17 minutes long, but economy is a virtue in Le Tigre's world. ''It feels so '80s/Or early '90s/To be political,'' they drone like robotic cheerleaders on the caustic call to arms ''Get Off the Internet!'' When they sing the zombie stomp ''Mediocrity Rules,'' sarcasm is their lead instrument. B

Originally posted Jan 26, 2001 Published in issue #579-580 Jan 26, 2001 Order article reprints

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