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BBC Live

Violent Femmes · 2005

55 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk

Energetic folk-punk anthems collide with raw, candid storytelling in an electrifying live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • raw energy in live setting
  • candid storytelling with intensity
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • for road trip vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'BBC Live' captures Violent Femmes during a period of renewed interest after their early success in the 1980s. This album showcases their enduring appeal, following a hiatus and a string of less impactful releases throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
They Might Be Giants· Pavement· The Smiths

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Look Like That 3:04
  • 2 Promise 2:55
  • 3 Out the Window 3:11
  • 4 Country Death Song 5:11
  • 5 Prove My Love 2:57
  • 6 Fat 2:05
  • 7 Flamingo Baby 4:01
  • 8 Good Feeling 4:17
  • 9 Ugly 3:08
  • 10 Gimme the Car 7:00
  • 11 Blister in the Sun 3:10
  • 12 American Music 3:54
  • 13 Kiss Off 6:29
  • 14 Life Is a Scream 3:42

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