VIOLENT FEMMES | debut | 1982 VINYL EP | Slash 1-23845
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Violent Femmes
self-titled
1982 Slash Records • 1 23845 • UPC: 07599238451 One of the most distinctive records of the early alternative movement and an enduring cult classic, this album is geeky, childish, tense, jittery, and hyperactive -- all delivered in the context of raw, amateurish acoustic folk-rock. Powered by Brian Ritchie's busy acoustic bass riffing and the urgency and wild abandon of punk rock, the Violent Femmes forged a sound all their own.
Still, the main reason this band 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. Gano's intensely vulnerable confessions of despair and maladjustment come off as catchy and humorous as well but his personality keeps the music engaging and compelling without overindulging in his seemingly willful naiveté.
Personnel: Gordon Gano (guitar, violin, vocals), Victor de Lorenzo (drums, tranceaphone, vocals), Brian Ritchie (acoustic and electric bass, acoustic and electric guitar, jaw harp, slide whistle, vocals, xylophone), Mark VanHecke (piano, producer).
Side One: Side Two: Blister In The Sun Prove My Love Kiss Off Promise Please Do Not Go To The Kill Add It Up Gone Daddy Gone Confessions Good FeelingShipping is $4.00. NOTE: I will NOT be responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail.
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SLEEVE (VG+): This used 36-year-old vinyl LP comes with the original paper b&w inner sleeve with complete lyrics. All text completely readable. No splits, no rips, no marks.
JACKET (VG): The cardboard jacket sports standard shelving and storage wear. No splits. Minimal ring wear, no crinkling. All text completely readable. (The image shown is my own original scan.) Has barcode.
RECORD (VG): Minimal scratches, scuffs. Dripping red Slash label.
This is not a cut-out or a record-club pressing. It is the original major label issue.
Note: I haven't cleaned this record because everybody seems to prefer their own methods. I'll leave the cleaning up to the buyer. Also, I'm not a professional vinyl seller or buyer, but if I had to rate this album, I'd give it a VERY GOOD because it comes from my own collection and I know how it’s been taken care of. Bought new at the Record Exchange in downtown Blacksburg VA.
Enjoy the auction -- and good luck!
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