Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes Vinyl LP

An undisputed classic of the American rock underground, the Violent Femmes’ 1982 self-titled debut still brims with raw energy and invention. Quirky, catchy, and explosive, it’s often cited as the first true acoustic punk-folk-rockabilly-New Wave hybrid—a stripped-down trio channeling adolescent angst, vulnerability, and frustration with guitar, bass, and drums. Gordon Gano’s jagged chord progressions and manic vocals, paired with Brian Ritchie’s fluid bass and Victor De Lorenzo’s aggressive brushwork, defined their singular sound. This deluxe two-disc edition adds rarities and live tracks to essentials like the paranoid “Kiss Off,” the slinky “Gone Daddy Gone,” the lusty “Add It Up,” and, of course, the iconic “Blister in the Sun,” a permanent fixture of ’80s youth culture and American dance floors.