Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes · 1983
44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
A raw blend of folk punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and rebellion.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, energetic bursts youthful angst and rebellion introspective late-night reflections
- Context
- When released in April 1983, 'Violent Femmes' was the band's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene. The album emerged during a period when alternative rock was beginning to gain traction, setting a precedent for the folk punk genre that combined acoustic instrumentation with punk rock's rawness.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, post-punk
Violent Femmes is an album by Violent Femmes, released in 1983. A raw blend of folk punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and rebellion. The album became a cult classic, eventually achieving significant commercial success by going platinum in the U.S. Its tracks, particularly 'Blister in the Sun' and 'Add It Up,' have been influential in shaping the sound of alternative rock and have been covered by numerous artists, cementing its status as a cultural touchstone. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Violent Femmes sound like?
A raw blend of folk punk energy and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and rebellion. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes notable?
The album became a cult classic, eventually achieving significant commercial success by going platinum in the U.S. Its tracks, particularly 'Blister in the Sun' and 'Add It Up,' have been influential in shaping the sound of alternative rock and have been covered by numerous artists, cementing its status as a cultural touchstone. When released in April 1983, 'Violent Femmes' was the band's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene. The album emerged during a period when alternative rock was beginning to gain traction, setting a precedent for the folk punk genre that combined acoustic instrumentation with punk rock's rawness.
Who is Violent Femmes for?
Violent Femmes works well if you're into short, energetic bursts, youthful angst and rebellion and introspective late-night reflections.
How many songs are on Violent Femmes?
Violent Femmes has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blister in the Sun Standout 2:27
- 2 Kiss Off Standout 2:57
- 3 Please Do Not Go 4:17
- 4 Add It Up Standout 4:45
- 5 Confessions 5:33
- 6 Prove My Love 2:39
- 7 Promise 2:51
- 8 To the Kill 4:02
- 9 Gone Daddy Gone 3:07
- 10 Good Feeling 3:52
- 11 Ugly 2:21
- 12 Gimme the Car 5:04
Release Date
April 13, 1983
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 0 sec
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