What makes 3 by Violent Femmes notable?

'3' is notable for its chart performance, reaching number 62 on the Billboard 200, marking a continued commercial presence. The album showcases the band's distinct sound that influenced the burgeoning alternative rock movement of the late '80s and early '90s. Released in 1989, '3' was the Violent Femmes' third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Hallowed Ground'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their identity within the alternative rock scene after gaining initial fame with their breakthrough debut in 1983.