CORIN TUCKER BAND

1000 Years

[Kill Rock Stars]

The solo debut from Sleater-Kinney founding member Corin Tucker may not be instantly comparable to the aggressive work of her famous riot-grrl band, but it doesn’t qualify as a startling departure either. Despite being short on screams and relatively eclectic in its choice of instruments, 1000 Years channels the do-it-yourself spirit of punk rock during every second of its running time. Alongside the occasional cello or violin, you get a drum sound that’s reminiscent of a child pounding away on Mom’s collectible tea tins. Underneath the guest appearances by pianos and acoustic guitars, you can hear the same echo that amateur musicians capture when they record demos in their bathroom. And if you prefer Tucker when she’s as in-your-face as possible, she’ll reward you with her wailing on “Doubt” and preface it with a noise we’ve all come to love: those tantalizing few seconds of buzz before a guitar’s cable is entirely plugged into an amplifier. –DS