195: Typical Grrrls

Our latest tribute to female-fronted rock bands, named after the Slits’ song “Typical Girls”, includes cuts from Throwing Muses (pictured), Blondie, Liz Phair, Bangles, X-Ray Spex, Helium, Cocteau Twins, LiLiPUT, The Flying Lizards, Antietam, Mekons, and The Sugarcubes. Plus, we dig a little deep for tunes from Mo-Dettes, Mutants, Cosmetics, and D-Day.

Playlist

  1. Blondie — Will Anything Happen
  2. The Alley Cats — Too Much Junk
  3. The Flying Lizards — Her Story
  4. Martha And The Muffins — Women Around The World At Work
  5. The Sugarcubes — Coldsweat
  6. Cocteau Twins — The Tinderbox (Of A Heart)
  7. LiLiPUT — Die Matrosen
  8. X-Ray Spex — I Am A Cliche
  9. D-Day — Every Time I Ask You Out
  10. Throwing Muses — Vicky’s Box
  11. Antietam — Orange Song
  12. Mekons — Oblivion
  13. Mo-Dettes — Satisfy
  14. Mutants — Opposite World
  15. Cosmetics — Coconut Smoother
  16. Helium — Pat’s Trick
  17. Liz Phair — Help Me Mary
  18. Bangles — Tell Me