Violent Femmes Add It Up (1981-1993) 2LP

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American cult band of the '80s, Violent Femmes captured the essence of teen angst with remarkable precision. 40 years on, their legacy remains strong. Add It Up (1981-1993) documents the trailblazing trio's stylistic development as they rose to become one of alt-rock's most commercially successful acts. This 23-track compilation includes hits such as "American Music", live recordings of "Add It Up" and "Kiss Off", and a trove of demos, B-sides and rarities.

Perhaps the greatest mixtape band of its era

Folk-punk trio Violent Femmes occupy an unusual place, having produced an electrifying debut album that has somehow sustained them for 40 years. And while none of the records they've made since then have reached the same heights as their first, mostly due to their unwillingness to stay in one musical lane for too long, their legacy only becomes more secure with every last spin of 'Blister In The Sun' and 'Gone Daddy Gone.' This compilation, originally released in 1993, makes the strongest case for a reassessment of Violent Femmes' oeuvre. Packing rarities and b-sides along with well-known tunes, this double LP set reveals a band that ably handled political pop, country balladry, avant rock and jump blues - all of it capped off with frontman Gordon Gano's arch, angsty lyrics. So, no, it's not the greatest hits collection that the average jock rock enthusiast might want, but for fans and curious listeners, it's the ideal way to dig deeper and potentially find a new favorite among the tried and true.