Viva Wisconsin
Violent Femmes · 1999
72 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · post-punk
A raw, energetic live recording that captures the essence of folk punk with a spirited performance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited live energy throughout
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- short tracks for quick bursts
- cathartic sing-along moments
- nostalgic reflections on youth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished studio recordings
- seek longer, cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Viva Wisconsin' was released in 1999, Violent Femmes were in a reflective phase following their early success in the 1980s. This album marked their return to the forefront after several years of diminished commercial visibility, showcasing both fan favorites and new material in a live setting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Pavement· The Smiths
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prove My Love 2:54
- 2 I’m Nothing 2:27
- 3 Country Death Song 4:50
- 4 Blister in the Sun 2:32
- 5 Gimme the Car 5:44
- 6 Don’t Talk About My Music (Shut Your Mouth) 2:13
- 7 Confessions 7:32
- 8 Hallowed Ground 3:44
- 9 Life Is an Adventure 2:29
- 10 Old Mother Reagan 0:30
- 11 Ugly 2:54
- 12 Good Feeling 4:25
- 13 Dahmer Is Dead 0:53
- 14 American Music 4:03
- 15 Special 2:14
- 16 Sweet Worlds of Angels 5:17
- 17 Black Girls 4:30
- 18 Gone Daddy Gone 3:08
- 19 Add It Up 5:59
- 20 Kiss Off 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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