Hotel Last Resort cover

Hotel Last Resort

Violent Femmes · 2019

38 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk

A reflective blend of folk punk and alternative rock, grappling with themes of disillusionment and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • themes of disillusionment and resilience
  • for afternoon introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer long, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Hotel Last Resort' was released in 2019, Violent Femmes were re-establishing their presence after a lengthy hiatus following their previous album 'We Can Do Anything' from 2016. This album marked their second release since the band’s original lineup reunited, signaling a return to form while exploring contemporary themes and sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
They Might Be Giants· Pavement· The Smiths

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Another Chorus 2:38
  • 2 I Get What I Want 2:30
  • 3 I’m Nothing 2:26
  • 4 Adam Was a Man 2:59
  • 5 Not OK 2:34
  • 6 Hotel Last Resort 5:12
  • 7 Everlasting You 2:13
  • 8 It’s All or Nothing 2:25
  • 9 I’m Not Gonna Cry 2:56
  • 10 This Free Ride 2:14
  • 11 Paris to Sleep 3:38
  • 12 Sleepin’ at the Meetin’ 1:38
  • 13 God Bless America 4:40

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