Bandit Queen (band)
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Manchester , England |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Bandit Queen was an indie rock group originating from Manchester, England, active between 1992 and 1998, during which they released a single album.
History
The band was formed by Tracy Godding, a former music journalist and ex-member of Swirl, who handled vocals and guitar. She was joined by Janet Wolstenholme on bass and David Galley on drums. Their name drew inspiration from Phoolan Devi, whose resilience Godding admired.
All of their recordings were released under Playtime Records, with the exception that their second EP and debut album were also distributed in the United States through Mammoth Records. The American edition of their album excluded one track, likely due to its explicit content.
Their first album, Hormone Hotel, was produced by Pat Collier and John Robb. The cover featured an image of Frida Kahlo, highlighting a significant influence on the band. Although they recorded a follow-up album in 1997 with co-producer Mark Freegard, it was never released as the group disbanded in 1998.
Musical style
According to Colin Larkin, their music combined "the pop sensibilities of early Blondie with the modern feminist swagger of The Breeders." Douglas Wolk described them as a concise rock trio delivering a raw and intense sound comparable to In Utero or early works by PJ Harvey.
Singles, EPs
- Dirt + Soul EP (1993), Playtime
- "Scorch" (1994), Playtime
- "Queen Bee" (1994), Playtime
- "Miss Dandys" (1994), Playtime
- "Give it to the Dog" (1995), Playtime
Albums
- Hormone Hotel (1994), Playtime
- PET (2010)