Add It Up
Violent Femmes · 1993
72 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of folk punk and alternative rock that captures youthful angst with an undeniable catchiness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blister in the Sun — This track epitomizes the band's signature sound, featuring infectious melodies and an upbeat tempo that belies its themes of desire and confusion.
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Gone Daddy Gone — With its distinctive rhythmic structure and haunting lyrics, this song showcases the band's ability to blend dark humor with catchy hooks.
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Kiss Off (live) — The live version amplifies the song's raw energy, underscoring the band's dynamic stage presence and connection with the audience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful angst and rebellion
- dynamic flow with peaks
- quick bursts of energy
- nostalgic sing-along moments
- late-night driving soundtrack
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, patient builds
- seek polished studio productions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Add It Up is a compilation album that marks Violent Femmes' transition after their initial success with their self-titled debut and Hallowed Ground. At this point, the band was solidifying their status in the alternative rock scene while navigating shifts in musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Pavement· The Smiths
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:15
- 2 Waiting for the Bus 2:07
- 3 Blister in the Sun 2:24
- 4 Gone Daddy Gone 3:05
- 5 Gordon’s Message 0:27
- 6 Gimme the Car 5:05
- 7 Country Death Song 5:02
- 8 Black Girls 5:41
- 9 Jesus Walking on the Water 3:06
- 10 36‐24‐36 1:48
- 11 I Held Her in My Arms 3:01
- 12 I Hate the TV 2:10
- 13 America Is 2:10
- 14 Old Mother Reagan 0:31
- 15 Degradation 0:35
- 16 Dance, Motherfucker, Dance! 3:17
- 17 Lies (live) 5:49
- 18 American Music 3:50
- 19 Out the Window 2:52
- 20 Kiss Off (live) 4:59
- 21 Add It Up (live) 6:14
- 22 Vancouver (live) 2:14
- 23 Johnny (live) 5:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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