The Violent Femmes’ Debut Album
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by author Nic Brown for a classic album dissection of the debut from The Violent Femmes. They delve into the unexpected staying power of songs like "Add It Up" and "Blister In The Sun" and Brown shares new insights into the album from his recent interviews with the band members.
The Violent Femmes' "Violent Femmes"
Nic Brown’s book on The Violent Femmes’ self-titled album for the Thirty-Three and a Third series is a great occasion for a Classic Album Dissection on Sound Opinions.
Featured Songs:
- Blister In The Sun, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- Please Do Not Go, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983
- Confession, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983
- Kiss Off, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983
- Add It Up, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983
- Gone Daddy Gone, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983
- Good Feeling, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983
- American Music, "Violent Femmes," Why Do Birds Sing, Reprise, 1991
- Willie Nelson, "On The Road Again (Live)," Honeysuckle Rose, Columbia, 1980
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