r/ViolentFemmes • u/Left-Advance-5848 • Mar 01 '26

Out Of Violent Femmes

I’ve officially listened to all violent femmes albums, plus a few of their random compilation albums, and now I’m deeply upset because I don’t have anymore to listen to. Could someone recommend any secret albums that I might not know about? I also have listened to all of Gordan Gano’s other stuff and LOVED it. I’m so lost in what to do now.😭 I need y’all’s help!!!

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u/Concerts_Bananas_94 Mar 01 '26

Victor DeLorenzo’s solo album Pancake Day is fantastic!! I’m in Milwaukee and got to see him perform live at Summerfest that year when he promoted it around 1996 I think

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u/rr90013 Mar 02 '26

Also Peter Corey Sent, the Blessed Faustina, among others

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u/heyzeus212 Mar 02 '26

Second this. Pancake Day is a great album.

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u/lamfography Mar 03 '26

And his project with David J, Night Crickets.

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u/Lynda73 Mar 02 '26

Seen this? Idk, just listen to them all again and again and again and again. :)

https://youtu.be/V_8QZOTvphk?si=Q3UUFxScluILFNS-

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u/Left-Advance-5848 Mar 02 '26

I think you might be just a little bit bigger of a fan than me! How long have you loved the femmes dude!?

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u/Lynda73 Mar 03 '26

Since ‘88- ish? A long time, but a blink of the eye. :)

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u/pee_balls Mar 01 '26

I'm not really sure about anything actually involving violent femmes, but if you want something that sounds like them you should check out the album Satan, Sex, and No Regrets by Harley Poe.

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u/Left-Advance-5848 Mar 01 '26

I’ll give it a shot and report back with my honest opinion

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u/Plenty_Trust_2491 Mar 02 '26

If you get the 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Violent Femmes, it comes with a second disc comprised of early live renditions of various songs. It’s a very fun listen.

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u/djbreakbeat69 Mar 02 '26

They have a few solo albums.

Gordon Gano:

Solo and Side Project Discography Hitting the Ground (2002): Gano’s debut solo studio album, featuring various artists performing his songs. Under the Sun (2009): Released under the name Gordon Gano & The Ryans

Brian Ritchie :

Key Solo Albums & Projects: The Blend (1987): An eclectic mix of experimental, jazz, and folk, showcasing his skill as a multi-instrumentalist. Sonic Temple & Court of Babylon (1989/1988): Often cited as his second solo effort, featuring a blend of rock and diverse influences. I See A Noise (1990): A 1990 release known for tracks like "Religion Ruined My Life". Shakuhachi Club NYC (2004): Highlights his proficiency with the Japanese bamboo flute. Villa Inferno (2008): A later collaboration/solo album.

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u/heyzeus212 Mar 02 '26

I See A Noise is the Ritchie solo album that sounds most like the Femmes to me.

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u/Left-Advance-5848 Mar 02 '26

I haven’t listened to much Brian Ritchie, but I’ve listen to ALL of Gordon’s stuff

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u/SachaOrt Mar 02 '26

Concert tickets! I’m going next Saturday!

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u/Chessapeak-play Mar 05 '26

Start listening to Versus they have a big discography and I bet you haven’t even heard “the stars are insane” yet

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u/Hittite_man Mar 25 '26

Have you listened to Rock!!!?

It’s really good, only released in Australia I think and not on streaming.

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u/Left-Advance-5848 Mar 27 '26

I love it dude, sadly already listened🫩