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Product Details
- Genre / Style Alternative Rock / Indie Rock / Folk Punk
- UPC 0888072055131
- Record Label Craft Recordings
- Edition 35th Anniversary
- Format LP
- Disc Quantity 1
- Vinyl Color Black
- Vinyl Size 12"
- Vinyl Weight Heavy, 180g
- Additional Info Originally released January 1, 1983, 1 Explicit Song (Add It Up)
- Release Date 06/08/18
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Originally released in 1983, Violent Femmes is the landmark debut album that launched the Milwaukee trio into cult status and defined a generation of alternative music lovers. This reissue from Craft Recordings presents the album on 180-gram black vinyl, faithfully recreating the raw energy and spirit of the original release. Pressed with quality in mind, the LP offers a fresh way to experience this indie classic. The album captures the band's signature blend of acoustic punk, folk, and post-punk angst with unfiltered honesty. From the defiant opener "Blister in the Sun" to the emotionally charged "Add It Up" and the brooding “Kiss Off,” Violent Femmes delivers a coming-of-age soundtrack filled with nervous tension, biting lyrics, and stripped-down instrumentation. It's a record that speaks to adolescent rebellion, yearning, and self-expression; still as resonant now as it was four decades ago. This 180g pressing delivers enhanced sound clarity and dynamic range, ensuring that every thump of the acoustic bass and every tremble in Gordon Gano's voice is captured with stunning fidelity. The deluxe reissue maintains the spirit of the original lo-fi recordings while elevating its listening experience for more modern times. A true cornerstone of indie rock history, this edition is a vital addition to any serious vinyl collection.
This reissue of Violent Femmes delivers timeless anthems with renewed sonic depth—an essential pick for collectors of punk-rooted alternative classics.
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