VIOLENT FEMMES – Why Do Birds Sing? – LP – Vinyl

LP – Black Vinyl.

Why Do They Sing? – the fifth studio album from the textbook American cult band, Violent Femmes. It was their last studio album with original drummer, Victor DeLorenzo. Featuring the fan favourite American Music, which reached No. 2 in the Billboard Modern Rock Chart, as well as a cover of Culture Clubs Do You Really Want To Hurt Me.

Violent Femmes captured the essence of teen angst with remarkable precision; raw and jittery, the trios music found little commercial success but nonetheless emerged as the soundtrack for the lives of troubled adolescents the world over. Their self-titled 1983 debut was a blueprint for legions of sardonic alternative rockers that would follow, and they continued their blend of searing, darkly humorous lyrics and sharp-edged folk-rock on other standout albums like 1991s Why Do Birds Sing?.

Violent Femmes formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the early 80s, made up of singer/guitarist Gordon Gano, bassist Brian Ritchie, and percussionist Victor DeLorenzo. After being discovered by the Pretenders James Honeyman-Scott while they were busking on the street, the band signed to Slash and issued their self-titled debut, a melodic folk-punk collection which struck an obvious chord with young listeners who felt a strong connection to bitter, frustrated songs like Blister in the Sun, Kiss Off and Add It Up. Though never a chart hit, the album remained a rite of passage for succeeding generations of teen outsiders, and after close to a decade after release, it finally achieved platinum status.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. American Music [3:49]
2. Out The Window [2:52]
3. Look Like That [2:45]
4. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me [4:50]
5. Hey Nonny Nonny [4:34]
6. Used To Be [3:36]

Side B
1. Girl Trouble [2:58]
2. He Likes Me [3:07]
3. Life Is A Scream [1:54]
4. Flamingo Baby [2:37]
5. Lack Of Knowledge [1:54]
6. More Money Tonight [3:58]
7. I’m Free [3:25]