Violent Femmes – Violent Femmes [180g Black Vinyl LP]

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.

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl LP
• Standout Tracks: “Blister in the Sun,” “Add It Up,” “Kiss Off”
• Pressing Details: Heavyweight 180g vinyl, Standard jacket, Craft Recordings reissue
• Genre/Style: Alternative Rock, Folk Punk, Indie
• UPC: 888072055131

This reissue of Violent Femmes delivers timeless anthems with renewed sonic depthan essential pick for collectors of punk-rooted alternative classics.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Blister In The Sun
2. Kiss Off
3. Please Do Not Go
4. Add It Up
5. Confessions

Side B:

1. Prove My Love
2. Promise
3. To The Kill
4. Gone Daddy Gone
5. Good Feeling