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Violent Femmes (1986)

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Munich •1986•

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Round Two

Violent Femmes

Defeated opponents: NOFX

Formed in: 1981

Genres: Folk punk, post-punk, alternative rock

Lineup: Victor DeLorenzo – snare drum, tranceaphone, drum set, scotch marching bass drum, backing vocals

Gordon Gano – acoustic and electric guitars, violin, lead vocals

Brian Ritchie – acoustic and electric bass guitars, xylophone, backing vocals

Albums from the 80s:

Violent Femmes (1983)

Hallowed Ground (1984)

The Blind Leading the Naked (1986)

3 (1989)

Propaganda: 

Bon Jovi 

Defeated opponents: Salt-N-Pepa

Formed in: 1983

Genres: Hard rock, area rock, pop rock

Lineup: Jon Bon Jovi- vocals

 David Bryan- keyboard 

Tico Torres- drums

Alec John Such- bass

Richie Sambora- guitar

Albums from the 80s: 

Bon Jovi (1984)

7800 Fahrenheit (1985)

Slippery When Wet (1986)

New Jersey (1988)

Propaganda: Genre-defying powerhouse of a band. So many classic songs. Every member was some flavor of hot but Richie was married Heather Locklear hot and Jon was hot enough to make you want to take a risk on a Jersey boy. Their stage show was iconic with Jon, Richie and Alec fitted with wires so they could be lifted up and fly out over the crowd mid-performance. (See the video for Livin' on a Prayer to see this in action) They're still performing to this day and Jon is still married to his high school sweetheart which I think is kind of adorable.

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Lyrics

Crossed the path, then I followed your face It was hard to believe, it was hard to trace I saw you today, seems like I see your everyday But there's something I figured out about you, ooh-ooh-ooh

You're so ugly, I'm tellin' you straight You're so ugly, don't make a mistake 'Cause you ugly, I'm tellin' you now Say, why, why, why would I lie to you? Why would I lie? Why would I lie? You're so ugly, all the time Ugly, you ain't no friend of mine 'Cause you ugly, I'm tellin' you now Say, why, why, why would I lie to you? Why would I lie? Why would I lie?

With a smile or a frown, I'm so tired of you being around Engaged in slight sexual acts Well now, I'm just gonna have to tell you all the facts What could that be? Well, here's a clue, ooh-ooh-ooh

You're so ugly, I'm tellin' you straight You're so ugly, don't make a mistake 'Cause you ugly, I'm tellin' you that I say, why, why, why would I lie to you? Why would I lie? Why would I lie?

You're so ugly, all the time Ugly, you ain't no friend of mine, I'm tellin' you now (ugly) Say, why, why, why would I lie to you? Why would I lie? Why would I lie?

Ugly, ah la la la la la la You're so ugly, ah la la la la la la la You're so ugly ah la la la la la la la la You're so ugly (ugly, ugly, ugly) You're so ugly, so ugly, so ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly Ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly Ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly Ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly, yeah Ugly

Songwriters: Gordon Gano

Ugly lyrics © Gorno Music

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Gordon Gano

Happy birthday Gordon James Gano, frontman for Violent Femmes!

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Album Review: Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (Deluxe Edition)

Between 1981 and ’83, the Violent Femmes morphed from a rough-hewn Milwaukee bar band to national - yet still quirky - recording act with an unlikely hit single in “Blister in the Sun.”

The remarkable evolution of the folk-punk trio - guitarist/singer Gordon Gano, bassist Brian Ritchie and drummer Victor DeLorenzo - is documented on the 40th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of Violent Femmes, which features the original 1983 album, demos from the sessions that produced it and live recordings from ’81 (Sept. 12 and Dec. 8) and Jan 26, 1983, in their Wisconsin hometown and New York City, respectively.

These tracks are revelatory, as the band morphs from awkward adolescents trying to find themselves into self-assured musicians comfortable with their twitchy selves in just 16 months.

So by the time Violent Femmes entered the studio to make Violent Femmes, even their demos - including album and non-album cuts - were fully formed. As such, “Please Do Not Go,” “Girl Trouble,” “Waiting for the Bus” and others demonstrate how little studio trickery went into creating the Femmes’ skittish soundtrack.

Grade card: Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (Deluxe Edition) - B+

1/18/24

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Violent Femmes - Add It Up

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gordon gano after getting a good night of sleep be like wakin up it’s easy to do

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Violent Femmes – Webster Hall – October 17, 2023

Punk-folk legends Violent Femmes are touring North America in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their seminal self-titled debut album — featuring the likes of “Blister in the Sun.” And last night at a sold-out Webster Hall they had everyone happily signing along.

(Violent Femmes play Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J., today.)

(Violent Femmes play Rams Head Live! in Baltimore on Friday.)

(Violent Femmes play The NorVa in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.)

(Violent Femmes play The National in Richmond, Va., on Sunday.)

Photos courtesy of Edwina Hay | thisisnotaphotograph.com

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The Violent Femmes: A Unique Blend of Punk, Folk, and Humor

1. Introduction The Violent Femmes emerged in the early 1980s, a time when alternative rock was taking root. Their music is a delightful fusion of punk, folk, and raw humor. Let’s explore their journey, influences, and how their brand of post-punk connects to the concept of peace. 2. Origins and Unconventional Beginnings Naming Quirk: The band’s name itself has an amusing backstory. Bassist…

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Violent Femmes

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I love them your honor 🫶🏻

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Kristin Hersh. Photographed with Gordon Gano when Violent Femmes and Throwing Muses played some dates together in 1987.

via Kristin Hersh on Instagram

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Violent Femes

London/Metronome 828 035-1, 1987

Originally released: April 13, 1983

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New podcast episode is up! This week, we remember all the growing pains of our teenage years for better or worse as we listen to the debut album of Violent Femmes!