Violent Femmes

carolinabeerguy
carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,517
edited July 2006 in Other Music
I'm new to the band and want to know what everyone thinks of them and where I should start. I've known and liked Blister in the Sun for years but just heard Good Feeling on the TV show How I Met Your Mother. I really liked the song and wanted to check out some more stuff from them. From what I've seen, maybe I should start with their self-titled album since it contains the two songs I know. Any suggestions?
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  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,070
    buy their debut, and then continue chronilogically to begin your slow descent into dissapointment.
  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,517
    So you're saying that everything gets progressively worse from the debut forward?
    I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,070
    adam42381 wrote:
    So you're saying that everything gets progressively worse from the debut forward?
    they dont call it the "violent femmes syndrome" for nothing.

    i'm not saying all their albums suck....i'm just saying that you should keep listening until you hit the album that you cant stand and then quit buying the newer ones from there. But there is usually one awesome song on all their albums.
  • red mos
    red mos Posts: 4,953
    Honestly, if you are new to the band, the best place to start would be getting their Add it up disc (a greatest hits collection), then you can either back track and go from the beginning, or move forward and get into their albums like 98 or 99's freak magnet (maybe hard to find) or 2000's ROCK. The viva Wisconson live disc is really good too. Now, I really liked rock and freak magnet, but it truly just depends on your taste, the other posters it seems don't care for the latter femmes and that is fine. Start with Add it up, it gives you a bit of everything, a taste of the studio cuts, and some live songs like Add it up, and kiss off.
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  • rhinomagic
    rhinomagic Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,553
    I tried with Violent Femmes several years ago after being amused by Blister and a couple of other songs.

    What I found is that they pretty much do one thing well. If you enjoy that one thing, then you may like their other records because it's all they seem capable of doing.

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  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,217
    red mos wrote:
    Honestly, if you are new to the band, the best place to start would be getting their Add it up disc (a greatest hits collection), then you can either back track and go from the beginning, or move forward and get into their albums like 98 or 99's freak magnet (maybe hard to find) or 2000's ROCK. The viva Wisconson live disc is really good too. Now, I really liked rock and freak magnet, but it truly just depends on your taste, the other posters it seems don't care for the latter femmes and that is fine. Start with Add it up, it gives you a bit of everything, a taste of the studio cuts, and some live songs like Add it up, and kiss off.
    I agree. Add It Up is a very good compilation of their material. I would say get this because the femmes can be a difficult band to get into, so if you like their hits, you know if you should delve further into their music.
  • bryanfury
    bryanfury Posts: 461
    mookeywrench wrote:
    buy their debut, and then continue chronilogically to begin your slow descent into dissapointment.

    bingo!

    first album is great! tons of really good tunes.

    besides that, i would get the greatest hits. American Music is probably their best tune!
    those undecided, needn't have faith to be free
  • CServant
    CServant DCO Posts: 1,182
    They played "poolside" at the South Coast Casino last Saturday. Almost went as we were in town for PJ, but there were other options.
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  • aNiMaL
    aNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    This is their best:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004YLBC/sr=8-1/qid=1156105522/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-4259853-9400110?ie=UTF8

    And it's a fucking classic! In fact....I just bought the LP. :cool:
  • libragirl
    libragirl Posts: 4,632
    I have their greatest hits.....Of what ive heard Im not sure i'll buy the albums....It has some good songs but Im not sure Im really into them.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    In Buffalo on August 3...I expected to be disappointed because the one album I have, I love, but they've been around forever and I didn't think I'd know enough of their music to really enjoy the show...and it was raining and crappy out....but we had a blast...they're very energetic and the crowd was totally into it, and they have all sorts of interesting instruments onstage, big gongs and a brass section and whatnot....great show...and it was free!
  • DriftingByTheStorm
    DriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    aNiMaL wrote:
    This is their best:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004YLBC/sr=8-1/qid=1156105522/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-4259853-9400110?ie=UTF8

    And it's a fucking classic! In fact....I just bought the LP. :cool:

    You MAY be right, animal, but i've always had a soft spot for Why Do Birds Sing?

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002LNZ/ref=pd_sim_m_3/002-4867527-2948855?ie=UTF8

    ... at least ... the first half of the album ... i can listen to on endless repeat ... they would have done right to cut it off as a 12 song disc or so, however.

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  • absolutcilly
    absolutcilly Posts: 74
    Saw these guys in Ocean City a few weeks ago while on vacation. Amazing show. Only have the first cd, but def have to pick up a few more now.

    Setlist:
    mother of a girl
    nightmares
    out the window
    hey nonny nonny
    country death song
    all i want
    blister in the sun
    prove my love
    please do not go
    jesus walking on the water
    good feeling
    children of the revolution
    gimme the car
    freak magnet
    american music
    hallowed ground
    batman theme/interstellar overdrive
    black girls
    gone daddy gone
    add it up

    you are my sunshine
    kiss off
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  • kenny olav
    kenny olav Posts: 3,319
    i've got their greatest hits which is good the whole way thru, but i've never felt a need to go beyond that.

    "i love american music... best."

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