The discography of Le Tigre, an American electropunk band, consists of three studio albums, seven extended plays, four singles, one video album and seven music videos. Le Tigre was formed in 1998 by Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman and Sadie Benning. The band is known for its left-wing sociopolitical lyrics, dealing with issues of feminism and the LGBT community.[1]

Le Tigre discography
Three women playing instruments on a stage. Left–right: One woman plays a keyboard, the second a guitar, while the third woman sings into a microphone.
Le Tigre performing live in 2004
Studio albums3
Video albums1
Music videos7
EPs7
Singles4
Other appearances9

The band's self-titled debut album was released in October 1999. In 2000, Benning left the group to pursue a career as a film director.[1] They were replaced by JD Samson on Le Tigre's second studio album Feminist Sweepstakes. Released in October 2001, it is a hybrid of genres, combining hip hop, dance and punk music.[2] In the United States, the album reached number 43 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.[3]

After signing a recording contract with Universal Records, Le Tigre released their major label debut, This Island, in October 2004.[4] The album reached number 130 on the US Billboard 200 and number five on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[5][6] It produced three singles, two of which reached the top 75 of the United Kingdom singles chart.[7] In 2007, the band announced that it was taking "an extended break from all things Le Tigre".[8]

Albums edit

Studio albums edit

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[5]
US Heat.
[6]
US Indie
[3]
Le Tigre[a]
Feminist Sweepstakes[b]
  • Released: October 16, 2001 (US)[2]
  • Label: Mr. Lady (MRLR19)
  • Formats: CD, DD, LP
43
This Island
  • Released: October 19, 2004 (US)[10]
  • Label: Universal (B0003385-02)
  • Formats: CD, DD, LP
130 5
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays edit

List of extended plays
Title Album details
From the Desk of Mr. Lady[c]
  • Released: January 23, 2001 (US)[11]
  • Label: Mr. Lady (MRLR14)
  • Formats: CD, DD LP
Remix[d]
  • Released: February 19, 2002 (US)[12]
  • Label: Mr. Lady (MRLR24)
  • Formats: CD, DD, LP
Morning Becomes Eclectic (KCRW Live)
  • Released: February 22, 2005 (US)[13]
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: DD
This Island Remixes Volume 1
  • Released: July 4, 2005 (US)[14]
  • Label: Chicks on Speed (COSR23)
  • Format: LP
This Island Remixes Volume 2
  • Released: July 4, 2005 (US)[15]
  • Label: Chicks on Speed (COSR24)
  • Format: LP
This Island Remixes
  • Released: September 12, 2005 (US)[16]
  • Label: Chicks on Speed (COSR25)
  • Format: CD
Le Tigre Live!
  • Released: March 13, 2012 (US)[17]
  • Label: Le Tigre
  • Format: DD

Singles edit

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK[7]
"Hot Topic"[18] 1999 Le Tigre
"New Kicks"[18] 2004 This Island
"TKO" / "Nanny Nanny Boo Boo" 50
"After Dark" 2005 63
"I'm With Her" 2016 Non-album single
"—" denotes songs which failed to chart.

Other appearances edit

List of other appearances, showing year released, other performing artists and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Sweetie" 2001 Calling All Kings & Queens[19]
"The Mayor is a Robot" Men's Recovery Project False Object Sensor[20]
"Wordy Rappinghood" 2003 Chicks on Speed 99 Cents[21]
"We R the Handclaps" 2004 Junior Senior Hey Hey My My Yo Yo[22]
"Sisters, O Sisters" 2007 Yoko Ono Yes, I'm a Witch[23]

Remixes edit

List of remixes, showing year released, artist and album name
Title Year Artist Album
"Girl Serial Killer"
(The Dear Hanin remix)
2000 Hanin Elias In Flames: Remix EP[24]
"Revolt"
(Le Tigre remix)
2005 Lesbians on Ecstasy Giggles in the Dark[25]
"Standing in the Way of Control"
(Le Tigre remix)
2006 Gossip Standing in the Way of Control[26]
"Fleur De Saison"
(Le Tigre remix)
Émilie Simon Végétal[27]

Videography edit

Video albums edit

List of video albums
Title Album details
Who Took the Bomp: Le Tigre on Tour
  • Released: June 7, 2011 (US)[28]
  • Label: Oscilloscope (OSC–033)
  • Formats: DVD, DD

Music videos edit

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"Deceptacon" 1999 Miguel Gutierrez[29]
"Well, Well, Well" 2001 Elisabeth Subrin[30]
"Keep on Livin'" Paper Tiger Television[31]
"Well, Well, Well" (Alternate version) 2004 Elisabeth Subrin[32]
"New Kicks" Samuael Topiary[33]
"TKO" Rainbows & Vampires[34]
"After Dark" 2005 Wynne Greenwood[35]
"I'm with Her" 2016 Laura Parnes[36]

Notes edit

  • A ^ Le Tigre was reissued on August 24, 2004 in the United States with four songs recorded live at the BBC.[18]
  • B ^ Feminist Sweepstakes was reissued on August 24, 2004 in the US with additional video content.[18]
  • C ^ From the Desk of Mr. Lady was reissued on August 24, 2004 in the US with an enhanced content.[18]
  • D ^ Remix was reissued on August 24, 2004 in the US with an additional remix.[18]

References edit

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  2. ^ a b Gallucci, Michael. "Feminist Sweepstakes by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Le Tigre Billboard Independent Albums Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  4. ^ Cohen, Jonathan (March 11, 2004). "Le Tigre Inks With Strummer/Universal". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "Le Tigre Billboard 200 Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Le Tigre Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Artist Chart History: Le Tigre". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  8. ^ Solarski, Matthew (August 20, 2007). "The Latest on Le Tigre: DVD, Teaching, DJ Dates". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  9. ^ Flota, Brian. "Le Tigre by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  10. ^ Theakston, Rob. "This Island by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  11. ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. "From the Desk of Mr. Lady by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  12. ^ Theakston, Rob. "Remix by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  13. ^ "Morning Becomes Eclectic (KCRW Live) by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  14. ^ "This Island Remixes Volume 1 by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  15. ^ "This Island Remixes Volume 2 by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  16. ^ Theakston, Rob. "This Island Remixes by Le Tigre". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  17. ^ Pelly, Jen (March 5, 2012). "Le Tigre Announce Retrospective Live EP". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  18. ^ a b c d e f "Song'n'Videos: Discography". LeTigreWorld.com. Universal Records. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  19. ^ Draper, Jimmy. "Calling All Kings & Queens by Various artists". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  20. ^ False Object Sensor (liner notes). Various artists. Vermiform Records (CD album – VMFM50). July 2001.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. ^ Phares, Heather. "99 Cents by Chicks on Speed". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  22. ^ Sendra, Tim. "Hey Hey My My Yo Yo by Junior Senior". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  23. ^ Jurek, Thom. "Yes, I'm a Witch by Yoko Ono". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  24. ^ "In Flames Remix – EP by Hanin Elias" (in German). iTunes. Apple. 15 May 2000. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  25. ^ "Lesbians on Ecstasy: Giggles in the Dark". Alien8 Recordings. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  26. ^ Standing in the Way of Control (liner notes). Gossip. Kill Rock Stars (CD album – KRS422). January 2006.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  27. ^ "Végétal: Edition limitée super jewel box" (in French). Musique.fnac.com. Fnac. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  28. ^ "Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre on Tour". Oscilloscope.net. Oscilloscope. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  29. ^ "Songs'n'Videos: Deceptacon". LeTigreWorld.com. Universal Records. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  30. ^ "Projects: Well, Well, Well". ElisabethSubrin.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  31. ^ "Songs'n'Videos: Keep on Livin'". LeTigreWorld.com. Universal Records. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  32. ^ Feminist Sweepstakes (liner notes). Le Tigre. Mr. Lady Records (CD album – LT003). August 2004.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  33. ^ "Music Videos: "New Kicks"". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  34. ^ "Music Videos: "TKO"". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  35. ^ "Songs'n'Videos: Videos". LeTigreWorld.com. Universal Records. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  36. ^ Le Tigre: "I'm With Her" (Official Music Video), retrieved 2019-07-30

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