On This Day: April 13, 1983 – Violent Femmes Released Their Debut Album

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On This Day: April 13, 1983 – Violent Femmes Released Their Debut Album.

On this day April 13, 1983, Violent Femmes released their self titled debut album, a raw and rebellious record that slowly became a cult classic. With its acoustic punk sound, stripped down style, and confessional lyrics, the album helped define alternative music before the genre had a name.

Though it peaked at just number 171 on the US Billboard 200, the album gained momentum through word of mouth, college radio, and years of steady underground popularity. It featured future anthems like...
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