Violent Femmes | Why Do Birds Sing | 1LP

Violent Femmes were founded in 1980 by bassist and multi-instrumentalist Brian Ritchie and drummer Victor De Lorenzo. Singer and songwriter Gordon Gano joined the rhythm section in 1981. The band took their music to the streets, where the Pretenders spotted them and invited them to open a show.

Why Do Birds Sing? is a one LP album by Violent Femmes, released by Craft Recordings on 8 October 2021. It is the fifth studio album by the band and their last with original drummer Victor DeLorenzo. The album includes American Music, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, and a cover of Culture Club's Do You Really Want to Hurt Me.

Track List

Side A

1. American Music
2. Out the Window
3. Look Like That
4. Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
5. Hey Nonny Nonny
6. Used to Be

Side B

1. Girl Trouble
2. He Likes Me
3. Life Is a Scream
4. Flamingo Baby
5. Lack of Knowledge
6. More Money Tonight
7. I'm Free