Violent Femmes

Ugly / Gimme The Car

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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.

Item Details+
Genre Rock
Style Alternative Rock
Media Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Description Great VG+ condition item
Label Slash
Year 1983
Country Germany
Format 12"
Tracklist+

A1. Ugly 2:20

A2. Gimme The Car 5:00

B1. Gone Daddy Gone 3:03

B2. Good Feeling 3:49

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