Sunday, October 8, 2017

(Finished October 30th, 2017) themusicaddict's Top 106 Greatest 80's Bands #31 Violent Femmes: Their Best Songs #31- #21

Hello,

This blog is about the Wisconsin band, The Violent Femmes. They're one of the more unique 80's bands- a lot like The Smiths in themes and tone. Both are great bands, but neither has the happiest lyrics ever. This blog covers from 1983's self-titled debut through 1991's "Why Do Birds Sing?". I have 52 Violent Femmes songs on my iTunes.

Key members of The Violent Femmes, these are the current members:

Current members
  • Gordon Gano – lead vocals, guitars, violin, banjo (1980–1987, 1988–2009, 2013–present)
  • Brian Ritchie – bass, backing and lead vocals, guitars, shakuhachi, xylophone, keyboards, cajon, conch (1980–1987, 1988–2009, 2013–present)
  • John Sparrow – drums, charcoal grill, cajon, backing vocals (2016–present)

Other key members:

Former members
  • Victor DeLorenzo – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1980–1987, 1988–1993, 2002–2009, 2013)
  • Guy Hoffman – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1993–2002)

 31) "Mother Of A Girl":


30) "Love and Me Make Three":


29) "Dating Days":


28) "Confessions":


27) "Country Death Song":


26) "Look Like That":



25) "Heartache":



The Culture Club cover and sadly a song that goes on needlessly long. 24) "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me":



23) "Faith":



22) "Please Do Not Go":



21) "Nightmares":



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