Babes In Toyland -- better than Nirvana

mystical crow · 02-13-2015, 06:18 PM

To me, Babes In Toyland were/are the band that defined "grunge" music.
If Jann Wenner and MTV had any balls, they would have built BIT into the legendary slot that Nirvana now occupies. Truth be told, they felt music wasn't ready for an all-female band that kicked butt. Instead, they propped Nirvana up and killed Kurt Cobain by doing so.

Those wanting proof of the true power of Babes In Toyland need only listen to their best work "Fontanelle." Which kicks "Nevermind" into the dirt and leaves it crumpled in the dust.
"Bruise Violet" is meaner and uglier than anything on "Nevermind." Guitarist and vocalist Kat Bjelland has the voice and snarl that Kurt Cobain wished he had.

While Nirvana is long dead, Babes In Toyland are back after almost two decades. They played at the Roxy in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 12, meaner and grittier than ever. If BIT decides to tour, a new generation has the chance to rectify past injustices.
I was privileged enough to see BIT a couple of times in the 90's. Few bands of that era could match them in intensity. I saw them open for Dinosaur Jr. once and blow them off the stage and into a back alley.

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mystical crow Groupie Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 3	Babes In Toyland -- better than Nirvana To me, Babes In Toyland were/are the band that defined "grunge" music. If Jann Wenner and MTV had any balls, they would have built BIT into the legendary slot that Nirvana now occupies. Truth be told, they felt music wasn't ready for an all-female band that kicked butt. Instead, they propped Nirvana up and killed Kurt Cobain by doing so. Those wanting proof of the true power of Babes In Toyland need only listen to their best work "Fontanelle." Which kicks "Nevermind" into the dirt and leaves it crumpled in the dust. "Bruise Violet" is meaner and uglier than anything on "Nevermind." Guitarist and vocalist Kat Bjelland has the voice and snarl that Kurt Cobain wished he had. While Nirvana is long dead, Babes In Toyland are back after almost two decades. They played at the Roxy in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 12, meaner and grittier than ever. If BIT decides to tour, a new generation has the chance to rectify past injustices. I was privileged enough to see BIT a couple of times in the 90's. Few bands of that era could match them in intensity. I saw them open for Dinosaur Jr. once and blow them off the stage and into a back alley.