Babes in Toyland's debut "Spanking Machine" laid the groundwork for their influential career with a raw, unfiltered sound that eschewed post-punk polish for something more primal. The album captures the band in its nascent, ferocious form, a stark and vital document of early 90s underground rock.
- The album was recorded in just six days at the Sound Heights studio in Minneapolis.
- Produced by the band alongside Liam P. Brereton, "Spanking Machine" showcased a less-polished sound than their later work on 4AD.
- The album was initially released on Twin/Tone Records before later being reissued by Ryko/Rhino.
Babes in Toyland were a pioneering all-female alternative rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, known for their raw, visceral sound and confrontational lyrics. "Spanking Machine" was their debut album, arriving at a time when the underground rock scene was beginning to embrace a grittier, more aggressive aesthetic.
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