The discography of Le Tigre, an American electro–punk 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.
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. 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. In the United States, the album reached number 43 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
After signing a recording contract with Universal Records, Le Tigre released their major label debut, This Island, in October 2004. The album reached number 130 on the US Billboard 200 and number five on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. It produced three singles, two of which reached the top 75 of the United Kingdom singles chart. In 2007, the band announced that it was taking "an extended break from all things Le Tigre".
Albums
Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positionsUSUS Heat.US Indie Le Tigre Released: October 26, 1999 (US) Label: Mr. Lady (MRLR07) Formats: CD, DD, LP — — — Feminist Sweepstakes Released: October 16, 2001 (US) Label: Mr. Lady (MRLR19) Formats: CD, DD, LP — — 43 This Island Released: October 19, 2004 (US) Label: Universal (B0003385-02) Formats: CD, DD, LP 130 5 — "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Extended plays + List of extended plays Title Album details From the Desk of Mr. Lady Released: January 23, 2001 (US) Label: Mr. Lady (MRLR14) Formats: CD, DD LP Remix Released: February 19, 2002 (US) Label: Mr. Lady (MRLR24) Formats: CD, DD, LP Morning Becomes Eclectic (KCRW Live) Released: February 22, 2005 (US) Label: Universal Format: DD This Island Remixes Volume 1 Released: July 4, 2005 (US) Label: Chicks on Speed (COSR23) Format: LP This Island Remixes Volume 2 Released: July 4, 2005 (US) Label: Chicks on Speed (COSR24) Format: LP This Island Remixes Released: September 12, 2005 (US) Label: Chicks on Speed (COSR25) Format: CD Le Tigre Live! Released: March 13, 2012 (US) Label: Le Tigre Format: DD
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album UK "Hot Topic" 1999 — Le Tigre "New Kicks" 2004 — This Island "TKO" / "Nanny Nanny Boo Boo" 50 "After Dark" 2005 63 "I'm with Her"2016— "—" denotes songs which failed to chart.
Other appearances + 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 "The Mayor is a Robot"Men's Recovery ProjectFalse Object Sensor "Wordy Rappinghood" 2003Chicks on Speed99 Cents "We R the Handclaps" 2004Junior SeniorHey Hey My My Yo Yo "Sisters, O Sisters" 2007Yoko OnoYes, I'm a Witch
Remixes + List of remixes, showing year released, artist and album name Title Year Artist Album "Girl Serial Killer"(The Dear Hanin remix) 2000 Hanin EliasIn Flames: Remix EP "Revolt"(Le Tigre remix) 2005 Lesbians on EcstasyGiggles in the Dark "Standing in the Way of Control"(Le Tigre remix) 2006 GossipStanding in the Way of Control "Fleur De Saison"(Le Tigre remix) Émilie SimonVégétal
Videography
Video albums + List of video albums Title Album details Who Took the Bomp: Le Tigre on Tour Released: June 7, 2011 (US) Label: Oscilloscope (OSC–033) Formats: DVD, DD
Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released and director Title Year Director(s)"Deceptacon"1999Miguel Gutierrez“Hot Topic”–Wynne Greenwood"Well, Well, Well"2001Elisabeth Subrin"Keep on Livin'"Paper Tiger Television"Well, Well, Well" (Alternate version)2004Elisabeth Subrin"New Kicks"Samuael Topiary"TKO" Rainbows & Vampires"After Dark"2005Wynne Greenwood"I'm with Her"2016Laura Parnes
Notes
A Le Tigre was reissued on August 24, 2004 in the United States with four songs recorded live at the BBC. B Feminist Sweepstakes was reissued on August 24, 2004 in the US with additional video content. C From the Desk of Mr. Lady was reissued on August 24, 2004 in the US with an enhanced content. D Remix was reissued on August 24, 2004 in the US with an additional remix.
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