RHINO LP R1-79951: Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (Self Titled) - 2003 USA
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Background -
One of the most distinctive records of the early alternative movement and an enduring cult classic, Violent Femmes weds the geeky, child-man persona of Jonathan Richman and the tense, jittery, hyperactive feel of new wave in an unlikely context: raw, amateurish acoustic folk-rock. The music also owes something to the Modern Lovers' minimalism, but powered by Brian Ritchie's busy acoustic bass riffing and the urgency and wild abandon of punk rock, the Femmes forged a sound all their own. Still, the main reason Violent Femmes became the preferred soundtrack for the lives of many an angst-ridden teenager is lead singer and songwriter Gordon Gano. Naive and childish one minute, bitterly frustrated and rebellious the next, Gano's vocals perfectly captured the contradictions of adolescence and the difficulties of making the transition to adulthood. Clever lyrical flourishes didn't hurt either; while "Blister In the Sun" has deservedly become a standard, "Kiss Off"'s chant-along "count-up" section, "Add It Up"'s escalating "Why can't I get just one..." couplets, and "Gimme the Car"'s profanity-obscuring guitar bends ensured that Gano's intensely vulnerable confessions of despair and maladjustment came off as catchy and humorous as well. Even if the songwriting slips a bit on occasion, Gano's personality keeps the music engaging and compelling without overindulging in his seemingly willful naiveté. For the remainder of their career, the group would only approach this level in isolated moments. - Steve HueyThe Violent Femmes self-titled debut album has reached legendary status that few albums ever attain. Released in 1983, Violent Femmes became one of the most distinctive records of the early alternative movement and an enduring cult classic. By combining elements of Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers with new wave and acoustic-folk and punk rock, the Femmes forged a sound all their own.
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LP made by RHINO / Rainbo Records, in the USA
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LP released in 2003
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LP is recorded in STEREO
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Record Catalog Number: R1 79951
The Violent Femmes
LP Title -
Violent Femmes (Self Titled)
Track Listing -A1. Blister In The Sun - 2:23
A2. Kiss Off - 2:53
A3. Please Do Not Go - 4:15
A4. Add It Up - 4:44
A5. Confessions - 5:27
B1. Prove My Love - 2:37
B2. Promise - 2:48
B3. To The Kill - 3:59
B4. Gone Daddy Gone - 3:03
B5. Good Feeling - Piano – Mark Van Hecke - 3:49
Performers / Other Information -
• Pressed By – Rainbo Records – S-61077 / S-61078
• Recorded At – Castle Recording Company
• Bass [Acoustic, Electric], Xylophone, Vocals – Brian Ritchie
• Drums [Snare Drum, Tranceaphone, Drum Set, Scotch Marching Bass Drum], Vocals – Victor De Lorenzo
• Engineer – Glen L. Lorbiecki, John Tanner
• Guitar, Violin, Lead Vocals – Gordon Gano
Recorded at Castle Recording Company,
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, July 1982.
Thanks to Robert Munger, Bryan King, 4TA and The Bone.
Special thanks to our friends who are no longer with us, James and Christina.
This 180-gram LP reissue faithfully reproduces the album’s original artwork, which features one of the iconic album covers of the 1980s.
• This is the 2003 RHINO issue
180-gram vinyl LP cut at 33rpm
USA made in 2003
• Barcode: 081227995119
• Matrix / Runout (Etched, Runout Side A): S-61077 R1-79951-SIDE 1 G1 RM
• Matrix / Runout (Etched, Runout Side B): S-61078 R1-79951-SIDE 2 G1 RM
CONDITION Details:
The LP jacket is in near mint minus condition! The jacket is tight and clean, with NO seam splits, NO cut out marks and NO discoloration. The corners are solid, with just a bit of shelf wear the seams and corners. The colors on the jacket are clean and sharp. Most of the original shrink wrap is still on the jacket, along with a HYPE sticker on the plastic wrap.
The LP is in very good plus overall condition! The vinyl has some spider marks, and a finger print or two. Comes with the original paper inner sleeve - spider marks may be audible, but that really depends on the sensitivity of your audio gear. As this is a vintage LP, don't expect it to sound like a brand new audiophile LP....some extraneous sound is inevitable and should be expected for a vintage LP. The LP retains much of the original gloss and sheen! There are NO serious spindle marks on the record labels either.
A Short Note About LP GRADING -
- Mint = Only used for sealed items.
- Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
- Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
- Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
- Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.
For best results, always thoroughly clean your LPs before playing them.
LPs can be audiophile quality pressings (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).
Don't let this rarity slip by!!!price rating
