Violent Femmes
by Violent Femmes

It’s so unlike anything else released in the early 80’s. Actually the first alternative album I ever heard as a kid. (Edited)

What a wonderful surprise—I really didn’t expect to love this album as much as I do. But I was completely won over by its uniqueness, especially in terms of instrumentation. The combination of acoustic bass, snare, and clean electric guitar on most tracks creates a distinct sonic identity. Add to that the vocalist's delivery and the unmistakable energy—channeled in an unconventional way—and the result is something truly compelling.

You can hear clear influences from The Kinks and Television, and it’s easy to see how this sound might have influenced bands like Fugazi or The Dismemberment Plan. But despite these connections, the album presents an original vision that stands entirely on its own. It’s a standout record that feels unlike anything else from the 1980s, and remarkably ahead of its time—foreshadowing some of what would emerge in the 1990s. It takes real creative foresight to craft something like this, and I deeply respect that. Hats off. (Edited)

I like their unique sound & style. Semi minimalistic. Conjures up images of a band of hill people that have relocated to the coast due to their love of garage rock. I'm sure that description will make perfect sense (Edited)

From AlvaroIesus 03/23/2024 00:36 | #302633

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The audacity of this album in 1983. There was nothing else like it. Nothing. (Edited)