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Violent Femmes exploded onto the Milwaukee punk scene in the early 1980s with just an acoustic guitar, bass, and drums—and somehow made some of the most urgent, raw post-punk ever recorded. These two tracks from 1983 capture the band at their most stripped-down and explosive. "Ugly" is a heartbreaking declaration of misfitdom, while "Gimme The Car" bristles with nervous energy and yearning. The minimal arrangement forces every note to count; Gordon Gano's voice cracks with genuine emotion, not performance. There's real vulnerability here mixed with real anger. If you want to understand why post-punk matters—why you don't need overdubs and effects to create something devastating—this is where to start. A foundational document of alternative rock.
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| Genre | Rock |
| Style | Alternative Rock |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Slash, Rough Trade |
| Year | 1983 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | 12" |
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