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The Violent Femmes' Debut Album

Sound Opinions by WBEZ Chicago

May 15, 202600:50:12Health

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 "...

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The Violent Femmes' Debut Album is an episode from Sound Opinions by WBEZ Chicago. 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 in...

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