Add It Up (1981-1993) by Violent Femmes

Pros: The best songs of the best American Rock & Roll band.
Cons: That you probably don't own this already.

The Violent Femmes, they bring all their equipment on the bus. And you can't phuck with The Violent Femmes! You cannot phuck with this band!

Above are the words spoken by the voice on the intro track of The Violent...

Pros: A good overview of the Violent Femmes.
Cons: Some filler.

The Violent Femmes are one band that has been around since the early 80s and has attracted a serious cult following, but has largely been ignored by the mainstream. The reason for this is because of the fact that much of their music is too unconventional...

Pros: Great "sampler" album from a fine band
Cons: Well, you've got one horrible track in "Vancouver"

It's hard to believe that the Violent Femmes have been releasing albums for almost 20 years. It seems like just yesterday when the Violent Femmes were one of those exciting "new" bands enjoyed by folks who liked their music from the...

Pros: None
Cons: Unique blend of instruments along with original lyrics.

What can I say about the Violent Femme's.You put one Gordan Gano on acoustic and vocals and one Brian Ritchie on bass and Victor Delorenzo on drums and then throw in a xylophone and you have the Violent Femmes. I guess for most of you that have never...

Pros: Lively acoustic punk sound, great lyrics, good diversity
Cons: There's one song that's a bit too morbid for my liking...

You've been at the club all night, your eardrums have been assaulted with heavy punk beats, your body aches from moshing or skanking all night. It's 1pm, you have to get out of bed. You hop in the car to go get some Dunkin Donuts Delight...and you pop in...

Pros: 72 minutes, 21 songs, great songs, some live versions
Cons: one song is horrible

The Violent Femmes is a group that connects generations together that enjoy the same music. Their political, sexual, and bizarre humor comes out in witty folk, rock, catchy tunes. The songs that are most known to the general public are Blister in the Sun...

Pros: Old, New AND Live songs
Cons: Older album

The Violent Femmes are one of the best bands that have been around since the early 80's and have music that reaches many generations. What a better way to join old classics with new releases and live tracks on Add It Up: 1981- 1993. First, songs like...

Pros: fun, energetic, truthful, fast-paced, and unique!
Cons: um, well, none that I can think of

This album is definitely a must-have! The compilation of songs from over the years gives a great variety, and also the majority of what I would consider to be The Violent Femmes' best songs. The Violent Femmes have their own individual style, but...