At a time when the synthed-out sound of new wave dominated the airwaves, Violent Femmes were the original unplugged band. This deluxe edition of their 1983 debut contains the original ten songs plus nine demos (eight previously unreleased) AND an entire second disc featuring live tracks from three different shows and a rare 1982 radio interview.

For 20 years the Violent Femmes have enjoyed the enviable position of selling millions of records worldwide, while still maintaining indie credibility with their dedicated fans. With the 1983 release of their classic debut, this acoustic trio from Milwaukee introduced one of the most memorable radio staples of the decade: "Blister In The Sun." With its front-porch feel and sing-along choruses, the album had such enduring appeal that it became the only full-length to ever be certified platinum without entering the Billboard Top 200. Whether you're a fan from the '80s or someone just loadin' up on the essentials, Violent Femmes is a postmodern classic you won't want to miss.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Blister In The Sun
2. Kiss Off
3. Please Do Not Go
4. Add It Up
5. Confessions
6. Prove My Love
7. Promise
8. To The Kill
9. Gone Daddy Gone
10. Good Feeling
11. Girl Trouble (Demo Version)
12. Breakin' Up (Demo Version)
13. Waiting For The Bus (Demo Version)
14. Blister In The Sun (Demo Version)
15. Kiss Off (Demo Version)
16. Please Do Not Go (Demo Version)
17. Add It Up (Demo Version)
18. Confessions (Demo Version)
19. Prove My Love (Demo Version)
20. Ugly
21. Gimme The Car

Disc 2:

1. Special
2. Country Death Song
3. To The Kill
4. Never Tell
5. Break Song
6. Her Television
7. How Do You Say Goodbye
8. Theme And Variations
9. Prove My Love
10. Gone Daddy Gone
11. Promise
12. In Style
13. Add It Up
14. Michael Feldman Interview
15. Kiss Off