Violent Femmes:"Violent Femmes" Debut Album 1983 1-23845 Slash Original Vinyl LP
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Violent Femmes:"Violent Femmes" Slash Debut Album 1983 1-23845 Original Vinyl LP
Artist Biography by Jason Ankeny (All Music website)
The textbook American cult band of the 1980s, the Violent Femmes captured the essence of teen angst with remarkable precision; raw and jittery, the trio's music found little commercial success but nonetheless emerged as the soundtrack for the lives of troubled adolescents the world over. The group formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the early '80s, and comprised singer/guitarist Gordon Gano, bassist Brian Ritchie, and percussionist Victor DeLorenzo. Ritchie originated the band's oxymoronic name, adopting the word "femme" from the Milwaukee area's slang for wimps. After being discovered by the Pretenders' James Honeyman-Scott, the Violent Femmes signed to Slash and issued their self-titled 1983 debut, a melodic folk-punk collection which struck an obvious chord with young listeners who felt a strong connection to bitter, frustrated songs like "Blister in the Sun," "Kiss Off," and "Add It Up." Though never a chart hit, the album remained a rite of passage for succeeding generations of teen outsiders, and after close to a decade in release, it finally achieved platinum status. Cover is partially protected by original shrink wrap. Shows a little wear around opening but is otherwise in very good condition. Inner sleeve has a small slit on bottom side. Record is in very good condition. No apparent scratches, a couple of small marks near center hole. Please see pictures.Record will be carefully packed in a special cardboard container for mailing.
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