The Violent Femmes' Debut Album

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by author Nic Brown for a classic album dissection of the debut from The Violent Femmes. They delve into the unexpected staying power of songs like "Add It Up" and "Blister In The Sun" and Brown shares new insights into the album from his recent interviews with the band members. Join our Facebook Group: Become a member on Patreon: Sign up for our newsletter: Make a donation via PayPal: Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Blister In The Sun, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Please Do Not Go, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 Confession, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 Kiss Off, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 Add It Up, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 Gone Daddy Gone, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 Good Feeling, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983 American Music, "Violent Femmes," Why Do Birds Sing, Reprise, 1991 Willie Nelson, "On The Road Again (Live)," Honeysuckle Rose, Columbia, 1980 See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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This episode was published on May 15, 2026.

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