Add It Up (1981-1993)

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Aside from the Milwaukee trio's 1981 debut, the Violent Femmes have made a career of tacking one or two great songs onto otherwise mediocre albums--so this 1993 best-of is perfect for consumers. It has all the good stuff, from the retro radio hour staples "Blister in the Sun" and "Gone Daddy Gone," plus the creepy murder-suicide story "Country Death Song," the should've-been-a-hit "American Music" and ephemera like live versions of "Add It Up" and "Kiss Off." With Gordon Gano's never-aging teen whine and a crack rhythm section, the Femmes have had brief moments as America's best rock & roll band. This collection captures some of them. --Steve Knopper --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Intro
Waiting For The Bus
Blister In The Sun
Gone Daddy Gone
Gordon's Message
Gimme The Car
Country Death Song
Black Girls
Jesus Walking On The Water
36-24-36
I Held Her In My Arms
I Hate The TV
America Is
Old Mother Reagan
Degradation
Dance, M.F., Dance!
Lies
American Music
Out The Window
Kiss Off
Add It Up
Vancouver
Johnny

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Aside from the Milwaukee trio's 1981 debut, the Violent Femmes have made a career of tacking one or two great songs onto otherwise mediocre albums--so this 1993 best-of is perfect for consumers. It has all the good stuff, from the retro radio hour staples "Blister in the Sun" and "Gone Daddy Gone," plus the creepy murder-suicide story "Country Death Song," the should've-been-a-hit "American Music" and ephemera like live versions of "Add It Up" and "Kiss Off." With Gordon Gano's never-aging teen whine and a crack rhythm section, the Femmes have had brief moments as America's best rock & roll band. This collection captures some of them. --Steve Knopper

Customer Reviews:

love it.......2007-05-13

Great CD from My Childhood, brings back so many good memories. Love it.

Simply a classic.......2007-03-16

This was a vinyl that I wanted to upgrade for all the energetic, hectic, and powerful memories it brings. Simply a great album.

Best of Violent Femmes?.......2006-10-29

You know what's interesting about this compilation is that while usually this sort of thing is used for people to "sell" new fans to the band, this "best of" seems more geared towards people who are already fans of the Violent Femmes. For one thing, the main versions are not always used in favor on here. For instance, "I Held Her in My Arms" and "Lies" appear in different versions than what are on "Blind" and "3." Also, the debut classics "Add It Up" (an old B-side on an import single) and "Kiss Off" are in live versions, in favor of the original. These are both good in their own right, but it seems somewhat enigmatic to introduce casual fans that way. Also, the fact that three of these "tracks" are more or less more spoken messages than actual songs. Not only that, but "Nightmares" was a genuine college radio hit and was omitted, although so was "Children of the Revolution," although maybe I'd understand excluding a T. Rex cover. Not because it's not the greatest, but to include more original VF material.

Some of that is great. There's the early demo recording of "Waiting on the Bus" as well as later fare like "I Hate the TV", "36-24-36" and "Dance, M.F., Dance," a cover from an obscure Milwakee band.

That being said, some of this is for unexperienced Femmes fans. "American Music" is possibly their most famous non-debut song and arguably the one that was most successful in its time. "Blister in the Sun" and "Gone Daddy Gone" are classics and are good introductions to the band as well. Then there's the more surprising stuff like the free jazz of "Black Girls" and others. It is mostly pretty good, even if some selections are lighweight curiosities. With this in mind, I suggest you try the band's debut and, if you like this variety, its follow-up, "Hallowed Ground" (which has "Black Girls", "Jesus...", and "CDS.")

But if you're a casual fan and want a more conventional approach you may want to check out "Debacle" or its sequel, "Permanent Record", which represents three albums and a soundtrack song that came out after this release.

Oh what an album........2006-04-17

I heard "blister in the sun" from a mixed CD my friend gave me and I decided to check out the femmes. This is the first CD I bought of theres, and I absolutely loved it. After i bought this CD I pursued my interst in the femmes, I now own every single one of their CDs as well as merchandise. The femmes aren't for everyone, they have a very unique sound and painfully honest lyrics--but those who will like them will love this album. It is a compilation of the best of all their music.

so good and way ahead of their time.......2006-03-11

HEY... If you're not already, start listening to the Violent Femmes! This collection, along with the reissue of their first album (at least), is a must-have for any fan. And, to all you "Emo" people, pick this CD up first. Teen angst and policital activism all wrapped up in on CD.

An Introduction to Schubert's Piano Quintet "Trout"

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An Introduction to Schubert's Piano Quintet "Trout"

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000076FX6
Release Date: 2003-01-21

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Live in Iceland
Violent Femmes
Manufacturer: Add It Up
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000GBENOC
Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

Confessions
Black Girls
More Money Tonight
I Held Her In My Arms
Waiting For The Bus
Add It Up

Album Details

Recorded Live in Reykjavik April 22, 2004 on the Violent Femmes First Visit to Iceland. This Recording features Six Songs as They were Performed, No Overdubs.

Going Up the Missouri-Songs & Dance Tunes from Old

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Going Up the Missouri-Songs & Dance Tunes from Old

Manufacturer: Old Sod Shanty
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAANL4
Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

In Good Old Colony Days
The Miller's Will
A Canadian Boat Song
Over the Hills and Far Away/New Rigg'd Ship/Green Willis
Hop High Ladies
Henry, My Son
Cindy
The Fox
Rich and Rare Were the Gems
Eileen Aroon
Midnight Serenade/Staten Island Hornpipe
Jack Monroe
One Morning In May
Cabbagehead

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Fear and Foaming in the Telencephalon
Mystere
Manufacturer: MysterE
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA31JA
Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

Day of the Fish
Crazy
Antz
Unsalted Peanutz
Wake Me
Future Rain
Moon War II
Commitself
Beep, Beep, Beep.....
Tambouktuu
Night of the Conjuror
Strangers
Nommo
Flesh
Telencephalon Morning

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Great debut cd for this artist!

A Secret Made of Dreams
Jeremy Buck
Manufacturer: Chateau Motel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAKFLM
Release Date: 2005-04-19

Tracks:

Might Not Make It
Goin' to California
Secret Made of Dreams
Who Knows What
PCH Avenue
Ez on U
Dancefloor
Not Making Much Sense
Things You Do
Chateau Motel
So It Goes
Smokey Smokey Smokey
Who Knows What (Reprise)
Thumper
Smokey Smokey Smokey (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Great debut cd for this artist!.......2006-05-28

Tracks...

1) Might Not Make It
2) Goin' To California
3) Secret Made Of Dreams
4) Who Knows What
5) PCH Avenue
6) EZ on U
7) DanceFloor
8) Not Making Much Sense
9) Things You Do
10) Chateau Motel
11) So It Goes
12) Smokey Smokey Smokey

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Pure Pleasure!
Modern Psychedelia From Sheryl Crow Collaborator
Jeff Trott has made a fantastic debut
Excellent

Dig Up the Astroturf
Jeff Trott
Manufacturer: Black Apple
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000647MG
Release Date: 2002-04-02

Tracks:

Walk A Cloud
Cosmonaut
Dalai Lama
Good Luck Club
The Few That Remain
Atomic Halo
No Substitute
Maybe That's Something
Nevermind Me
Hard To Say

Customer Reviews:

Pure Pleasure!.......2003-08-17

I, like many others, had never heard of Jeff Trott until the day I heard him on a listening station at Virgin Records. I was amazed at his tallent! While he is a very good vocalist and songwriter, he also adds the sonic touches and arrangements of a seasoned veteran. Cant wait for more, I can not imagine how anyone could not like this near "perfect" pop CD.

Modern Psychedelia From Sheryl Crow Collaborator.......2002-08-13

Jeff Trott's main claim to fame is collaborating extensively with Sheryl Crow on many of her biggest hits. Prior to working with Crow, he played lead guitar for the late, lamented San Francisco band Wire Train, and also toured with World Party and others. On his own, he displays an obvious affection for classic 60's psychedelia, but gives it a modern spin with electronics by Keith Schreiner of Portland, Oregon duo Dahlia. Trott is an excellent songwriter and arranger as well as a fine singer. He handles all guitar chores on the album, but don't look here for burning leads or propulsive rhythm work. Rather, Trott uses his guitar to paint a wide range of sonic colors and textures, displaying a remarkably diverse palette. My favorite track is the irresistibly catchy "Walk A Cloud", with wonderful reverse guitar. Other standouts include the haunting "Nevermind Me", the pop-ish "Maybe That's Something", and the lovely, delicate closing song, "Hard To Say". There's plenty of variety from track to track, but it all holds together extremely well, unified by Trott's unique, psychedelic vision.

Jeff Trott has made a fantastic debut.......2002-07-17

An auspicious debut filled with psychedelic fun, yet a thoroughly modern record. Trott offers a plethora of tones and textures, all in service of more superb songwriting.

Excellent.......2002-07-06

Jeff Trott has collaborated with Sheryl Crow on many of her greatest hits. He is an amazing songwriter and this CD is very well produced and has really grown on me over time! The CD synthesizes many of Jeff's influences including The Beatles, Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd, George Harrison and the Rolling Stones in a very cool and modern way. If you like Sheryl Crow's music, you should like Dig Up the Astroturf. This CD will go down in history as one of the best CDs released in 2002 that you will never hear about.

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Hard Times in the Heartland

Manufacturer: Ron Hayden
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music

Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAEDH4
Release Date: 2001-07-10

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Relatively Unknown
Eyan
Manufacturer: Aasramam Productions Inc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA2YGQ
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

U Came
Tell Me What U Want
If I Could Run Away
High on U
I Wanna Spend Some Time
U Take My Breath Away
Yeah Yeah
Anything
This Could Be Heaven
Oh No! (Radio Edit)
They Will Never Know
Another Lonely Home
Fight the Fight
Oh No!

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Speed of Life

Manufacturer: Tom Ingram
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA472K
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