Violent Femmes - American Music
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2021
- Official music video for "American Music" taken from the album Why Do Birds Sing?, newly restored in HD.
As Violent Femmes celebrate their 40th year together, Craft Recordings is pleased to honor the band’s enduring catalog of cult classics with the long out-of-print vinyl reissue of Add It Up (1981-1993). Available to pre-order here: found.ee/vf-additup
The 23-track compilation features Violent Femmes biggest hits, including “Blister in the Sun,” “American Music,” and “Gone Daddy Gone,” plus live recordings of favorites like “Add It Up,” and “Kiss Off,” alongside a trove of demos, B-sides, interstitial voice recordings, and rarities. Housed in a gatefold jacket, the 2-LP set was pressed at Memphis Records Pressing, with lacquers cut by George Horn at Fantasy Studios.
Music video by Violent Femmes performing American Music. © 2021 Craft Recordings., Distributed by Concord.
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Went to see the Violent Femmes while at Umass in 1983 at Hangar One, a club made from an old airplane hangar. We were waiting in the parking lot, this old station wagon pulled in with Wisconsin plates ...hung out with the guys from Wisconsin for awhile and they asked how good the Femmes band was. We had the first record and played it on a campus radio station so we told 'em they were great. When they came on stage to play it was the three dudes from the parking lot! Super hot show, slam dancing, drummer used an upside down galvanized tub for a drum. Up there with best show ever.
That’s bad ass dude!
Great story
Very nifty
They were so odd. But nice.
I'm too young to remember that but I'm from Massachusetts when you say UMass do you mean Amherst? Where exactly was this concert
Highschool in 96 I asked leslie to prom with this song in her living room good times.. she said yes
Are you still in touch with Leslie?
Was Leslie hot?
My husband played Girl Trouble on the way to our wedding 😂
I loved it then (1991) and I love it now (2023).
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@@marcussmith3037 Not 32?
American originals. A absolute treasure of a band.
Grew up jamming to Violent Femmes. Very underrated band in my opinion.
The musicians’ music.
The greatest, most honest, sarcastic and to the point American song of all time. It should be the national Anthem.
Gen X Conservative who despises "woke culture" here. Completely agree.
I second that!
Before there was the White Stripes and other RocknRoll classic revival type bands there VF.
"I wanted to be Thumb No 69, but I got here too soon." -Thumb 68
@@nooneinparticular7709 oh, you poor dear. show us where the woke culture hurt you.
In person, a remarkably quiet band that keeps the crowd very riled up. Never, ever underestimate the power of the bathrobe.
One of the most underrated songs ever!
True
More so them My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama by Zappa?
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This should be our National Anthem.
I want to hear this every single time an American wins gold at the Olympics.
My roomate bought the first album when it came out in 1983. It's still one of my favorites. Never gets old.
I love how Gordon Gano's eyes never alter, no matter what verse or emotion he's singing. A true psychopath. Or at least a really damned good imitation of one.
Its because he is a pisces..
@@keelangibson6902 Or Gemini. Close enough.
Pp0
He just has good focus!
Lol
I bought this CD when I was around 12. I'm 31 now. I never knew what these guys looked like.
me neither :)
Me too
I first liked them when I was a teenager I'm 49 now and this is the first time I'm seeing what they look like as well. They're much more normal looking than I thought they would be
@@WhatsCookingTime should look up their older stuff.. not so normal back when
I bought this CD when I was a gamete. I'm a zygote now. I never knew what these guys looked like.
April 2024 . Perfect.
Yep..
May 2024 trying not to get emotional lol
I wish I could tell these guys how happy their music makes me. I can actually remember finding the Violent Femmes tape in my sister's room when she went to college in 1987ish. I wore that tape out. That box included a Duran Duran tape, a Squeeze tape and Depeche Mode as well. Well, I know what I am doing with the next hour.
Pretty much same story. Hand me down, "stole," from mine. The cure, cult, police, cars, men at work.
Lucky dude your sister has great taste in music 😊
@@merkules2001 same bro. The cure, police, Depeche mode...
I was born in 84 and I love this band
Squeeze was awesome too.
This song has such as strong nostalgic vibe. It's also hauntingly sad as if Gordon is singing about his life regrets with lines like "....I did too many drugs.." and "...I was born too soon, you were born too late..." or "nobody would go to prom with me..." An underrated masterpiece!
When he says....baby....🤩
This song has not stopped resurfacing in my mind since first I heard it, many long years gone.
I like American Music, it reminds me of me.
Great song and one of the all time great videos, like something David Lynch would have made.
Exactly what I was thinking when I saw it as well.
The director would go on to direct a bunch of television, including episodes of Breaking Bad, Fargo and Better Call Saul.
Great comment. I thought the same thing, this looks very Lynchian. David Lynch should put them in his next movie as lounge singers.
Great observation. David Lynch. Oh, yeah. 😵💫
Still loving this in 2024 ✌🏻🩷💕🇺🇸
How lucky am I that I was maintaining my Best of 1991 playlist on the DAY this came out?!
I live in Milwaukee and saw these guys at a big music festival we have every year at our lakefront and they're from Milwaukee, they used to perform there every year and when we were young (the 90s) we'd go see them every year......brings back many fun memories from l8ng ago lol.....☺️💜💗🔆
Was it Summerfest? Or the Milwaukee State Fair?
@@ThatWeirdGuyYouKnow Summerfest.... They used to play every year....
I saw them at Summerfest as well . One of my favorite shows of all time. Such a fun show.
@@craigkanning1762 yeah we made it a tradition in our friend group for years.... Great times!!!
Yeah hearing theses guys brings me back to the care free days of junior high school. “Why can’t I get just one f**k?” I’m 46 now!!! Man time flies!!
And so did the fucks ;-) I´m 56 and i saw them live when i was a teen
I never did get a date to the prom.
Takes me back...argh! I feel so old. Violent Femmes rock!
LOL
Like SIXTO RODRIGUEZ mentioned; old ? I'm ancient 😖...
Nevertheless, ENJOY !
My love for this band is pure.
the aspect ratio, themes, and red curtain are all giving me big twin peaks vibes i love it
There was only one station in the valley that was playing the Femmes, KROQ. Without that station I would have never heard this and countless amazing bands. It was the soundtrack of my youth and I wish I could back.
Wayyyy back in the days
Never saw them, but was lucky enough to hear the debut LP at Christmas break 1983, when my lifelong music mentor handed me a half-dozen vinyl LPs and said, “Tape these.” Yeah we stole music back then. But among the stack was Violent Femmes. For me, as for so many people, their music became a touchstone of purity that I really have no quibble with down to as recently as-today. This is American music. I like American music. I like Violent Femmes music. It reminds me of me.
I'm always amazed at how strongly they touch me with only two guitars and a single drum. Of course the songs, the lyrics, Gordons' voice, it all adds up to JOY! I'm always happy when listening to the VF!
Let’s not forget one is a bass guitar..
@@joeschmucketelli9364 Yes. Bassist Brian Ritchie, guitarist Gordon Gano and percussion Victor DeLorenzo (originally). Two guitars. One drum.
Saw the Femmes in 2019 and they were amazing! If you haven't seen them live, you should! One of the best shows I've ever been to. Timeless sounds and great energy.
Though they were my favorite band in high school and college, I listened to them less and less over the decades as I got old and boring. Well, I just saw them with Flogging Molly in Eugene, and it reminded me that they are still the greatest live band ever. Most bands drown their music out with over-amped bass notes, but not the Femmes. Their albums are awesome, but they are even better live, and even better 40 years later. Ritchie still rocks the xylophone, Gano sings with raw angst, and Sparrow played a mean solo on the Weber grill (did the other drummers spontaneously combust from sheer coolness?). Maybe I was born too late, or they were born too soon, but I miss the fresh simplicity of bands like the Femmes. You guys are invited to my place any time.
i think their first self titled album is perfect. which album should i listen to next?
Their first album is their most perfect. Many of their albums have themes, so you may like some more than others depending on your taste. I like stuff from all their albums though. maybe take a look at their hallowed ground album, though?
I saw that show in Denver! Great show
Eugene! ⚡️💙⚡️
@@Aleph-NollAdd it Up 1981-1993 is a compilation album with many of their greats.
Been a fan since I was a kid! I've seen them live over 20 times. Gordon is a sweetheart ❤
Wow 20 times! That’s bad ass. The Femmes and The Cure are the only 2 bands that I always wanted to see but never got to.
That's awesome hell yes I'm sure it was awesome
Wow, I'm totally emotional over this. It looks and sounds so good. Thank you.🖤 Greetings from Germany.🤗
1st memory was 1984 in highschool and blasting them on the old boom box getting disgusted looks from the quote normal azz holes of the world i knew then i found the perfect band for me like the cramps and others of the day THERE MUSIC DOESNT GET OLD IT ENDURES ...👊🙌
I LOVE AMERICAN MUSIC!!! aNd, the MORR VIOLENT aNd FEMME(Y) the music is, THE BETTER!!!
and now Im singing the next song from the album, out the window...
That one is my favorite second to this one!+
Same here. Life was fun life was great
Til I made my big mistake.
Oh no... It'll never happen to me.
Catch me, really, I'm falling
Why Do Birds Sing? Love it wore the tape out. I saw them at Geelong many moons ago....turn it up people....life was fun life was great....
My first memory of the Femmes was when my sister told me about them coming to play at her high school in Milwaukee. It was a Catholic school, so when they played Add It Up, the school admins shut the show down, haha. My sister also used to go listen to the gospel choir that the lead singer was a member of. Stalker...
Loved this song since the first time I heard it. I don't think it's intended sarcastically, though I do believe there are many layers and underlying emotions being expressed simultaneously. My read is that this is Gordon's recantation of the effect that his devotion to the music had on his life and how one cannot be dissociated from the other. His life to that point, for better or worse, reflected back at him by the music he loved so dearly. Wonderful.
This was my jukebox anthem throughout my entire 20s
Legit one of the absolute best songs ever written and recorded.
This is amazing, and the timing is incredible. I just decided to search for this song, Hadn't heard it in probably 15 or 20 years. And you published this 2 weeks ago!
Effing fanbloodytastic! One of the best and most underrated songs ever.
Grew up to this music. The Violent Femmes are a national treasure.
The music was pure. Nothing to hide behind
Genuinely, one of the MOST underrated 🥰 *LOVE LOVE LOVE* this collection of songs formerly called an album!
I wasn't born in in 1979, but, luckily I had good parents. Saw them in '96 at 13. Still one of the best shows I've ever been to
Love this so much
Saw them at Cruel World in Pasadena this year. Totally rocked their set. A very solid live act and everyone was so into it. I was very impressed at the number of instruments one of the back-ups was amazing.
How can you resist a punk band with a song where the lead instrument is a xylophone? I discovered them way too late, but still went on 7 mile runs through the mountains with their music blasting in my earbuds.
One of the lucky to have seen this live with the 1 string. The Ramones played directly after them. Good night.
You know, after close to 40 years since their hit song came out, I had more or less forgotten about the Violent femmes. I think I went to Jones Beach to see them,. But last night I heard this song on wlng out of Sag Harbor, having no idea who did it. Somehow, it totally knocked my stockings off, and I fell asleep with the song spawning many dreams. I had never heard a sound like this before. I needed to find out who did this. And yes, the Violent Femmes, and until jus' now I had never seen them on You Tube either. A great video and a great song. Thanks!
I got a promotional copy of this when it came out. Like everyone I love their first album but nothing after seem to compare until this. I think this record really brought then back to the fore as one of the Premier bands during this time.. I saw them once in 84 and then again in 91 at Lollapalooza. They played last before Jane's Addiction. I was so worn out from drinking in the sun all day. I used all my energy and had so much fun watching them I passed out in the grass for most of Jane's Addiction. I don't regret it one bit.
From my home town of Milwaukee 🙃
Love it!!! Saw your Eugene, Oregon, concert with 3 hours of rain a couple of weeks ago...Totally great. Glad that you are still touring. ;)
I love driving in the country playing this over and over and over and over and over 🪕🎸
We just saw them last weekend in Cleveland. Our 4 year old's first show. He loved it!
they are from here milwaukee wisconsin
30 helens agree. This song is dope
One of the best bands ever. True modern folk.
This is just visual and accustic chaotic pleasure.
I saw the Violent Femmes in 2006 in Tucson Az at the he Rialto. It was ab outstanding concert.
Saw them in '91 when they toured this album. Best rock'n'roll show I ever saw.
Fun to see this video in HD. It reminds me of me. I like all kinds of music.
He posted on my birthday!! this is one of my favorite songs from violent femmes! I somehow knew this at 11!
Loved them since I was a kid still love them at 44
This song is fucking amazing. Been on my playlist forever like many Femmes songs but this one no matter my mood will never ever get skipped (I don't think the other ones do too but especially this one)
My favorite song so far of the 2020s
Get to see em again, this Saturday!
Awesome , guys! Loved you on college radio in the 80s; you rocked out the Ryman ...
Thanks for posting this. I used to play the album (yes, vinyl) regularly. Forgot all about it, now this song's gonna be my 'earworm' for the next week or so (and that's a good thing!).
Used to play all the Femmes on my old late night radio show on KPFT 90.1 FM in Houston. Always loved this song.
This always think of the moment that a misfit kid stumbles across his own kind and no longer feels alone.
First heard the Femmes on WLIR, 92.7 back on Long Island in the early 80's STILL LOVING THEM ALLTHIS TIME LATER!!!!
This should be our National Anthem. 👍
Like so many my age (45) was introduced to them by way of Blister in the Sun when I was in 7th grade. So like 1992..
One of the best bands ever. Takes me back to amazing places
Saw them this past weekend in Boston MA.. Fantastic Show. They blew doors!!!
So good, thanks for rocking guys
Been a fan since 1991 and today, I saw what the band looks like. That's a real rock and roll experience for me. Hahahaha thanks VF for being such a great band.
Seen them a few times live. So good.
One of the greatest bands of all time
I loved them, love them, have never seen his silly little face so close... thank you.
I saw them at Lollapalooza in Irvine, Ca. Saw them at the Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA. And saw them in their hometown of Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest.
The Summerfest show was by far the best show. It was bonkers.
Victor de Lorenzo is supposedly doing a parody/homage of Maureen Tucker drummer for Velvet Underground. I think it’s when he uses the mallets with a serious look on his face.
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Damn that is a cracking video! Its also my favourite VF song to boot....!
I got their best of album around 2003? finishing high school. I went to a party and took over the stero to play this song. Everyone danced after they got over yelling at me for touching the stereo and so I put a lampshade on my head and danced because I'm a clown. It is a great song I think.
Excellent, had this on my watchlist. I've only managed to catch the Femmes live three times, wish that had been much more.
There is an ugly moon out tonight and it reminds me of you.
I found this song on my spotify, and I love it!
I saw them play at the Power station in Auckland NZ in the 90s just fantastic
I've been a fan for years😊😁❤❤❤
UA-cam needs a Double Thumbs Up button to handle videos from bands like the Violent Femmes
My favorite Violent Femmes song - it’s even better with the Live version from their “Viva Wisconsin” album. This video is from 1991 (I believe), it looks pretty damn good.
STILL brilliant after all these years...
If this isn’t the 2026 World Cup anthem, we don’t deserve to host the World Cup
American originals.I love American originals. Baby.
Qué recuerdos tan bonitos!!🥰
Thanks guys. Love this!
Back in 1986 saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee for the first ever all Milwaukee bands show on the main stage Violent Femmes the Bodeans and the R&B Cadets epic show
I saw them for the first time in 1988 while in high school at the Warner Theater in DC. Just the 3 of them on stage being excellent. The Pogues opened and they killed as well. RIP Shane MacGowan!
I love American music.