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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, energetic bursts
  • youthful angst and rebellion
  • introspective late-night reflections
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
They Might Be Giants· Pavement· The Smiths

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blister in the Sun 2:27
  • 2 Kiss Off 2:57
  • 3 Please Do Not Go 4:17
  • 4 Add It Up 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

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