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Spanking Machine is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band Babes in Toyland, released in 1990. The album is characterized by its raw sound, aggressive energy, and feminist themes, which resonate throughout the tracks. It showcases the band's punk roots and incorporates elements of noise rock, creating a powerful and distinctive sonic identity. The album has been influential in the riot grrrl movement and is considered a landmark release in the 1990s alternative rock scene, reflecting the struggles and empowerment of women in a male-dominated industry.