Album Info
Artist: | Violent Femmes |
Album: | Why Do Birds Sing? |
Released: | Europe, 8 Oct 2021 |
Tracklist:
A1 | American Music | 3:49 |
Acoustic Bass, Didgeridoo, Electric Guitar, Vocals - Brian Ritchie | ||
Keyboards - Tom Mandell | ||
Organ [Hammond] - Michael Beinhorn | ||
Snare [Brushed Snare Drum], Bells [Sleigh Bells], Drum [Tympani], Vocals, Tambourine - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar [Solo] - Gordon Gano | ||
A2 | Out The Window | 2:52 |
Acoustic Bass, Vocals - Brian Ritchie | ||
Snare [Brushed Snare Drum], Wood Block, Cowbell, Tabla [Arabic Tabla], Vocals - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Gordon Gano | ||
A3 | Look Like That | 2:45 |
Acoustic Bass, Vocals, Glockenspiel, Electric Guitar - Brian Ritchie | ||
Snare [Brushed Snare Drum], Tambourine, Alto Vocals - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Gordon Gano | ||
A4 | Do You Really Want To Hurt Me | 4:50 |
Bouzouki, Acoustic Bass, Electric Guitar - Brian Ritchie | ||
Drum [Drum Set], Tambourine, Other [Tranceaphone], Vocals - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Piano, Mellotron - Michael Beinhorn | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics By [Adapted Lyrics By] - Gordon Gano | ||
Written-By - O'Dowd, Moss, Craig, Hay | ||
A5 | Hey Nonny Nonny | 4:34 |
Acoustic Bass, Vocals - Brian Ritchie | ||
Lyrics By [Text] - The Shepard Tonie | ||
Snare [Brushed Snare Drum], Tambourine, Shaker, Vocals - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Music By, Lyrics By [Additional Lyrics By] - Gordon Gano | ||
A6 | Used To Be | 3:36 |
Acoustic Bass - Brian Ritchie | ||
Harmonium, Mellotron, Arranged By [String Arrangement] - Michael Beinhorn | ||
Snare [Snare Drum], Other [Tranceaphone], Tambourine, Cymbal - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Strings - Ilene Novog, Larry Corbett, Sid Page, Suzie Katayama | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Gordon Gano | ||
B1 | Girl Trouble | 2:58 |
Acoustic Bass, Vocals - Brian Ritchie | ||
Snare [Brushed Snare Drum], Other [Tranceaphone], Cymbal, Vocals - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Gordon Gano | ||
B2 | He Likes Me | 3:07 |
Acoustic Bass, Vocals - Brian Ritchie | ||
Snare [Brushed Snare Drum], Vocals - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Gordon Gano | ||
B3 | Life Is A Scream | 1:54 |
Drums [Drum Set] - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Electric Guitar - Gordon Gano | ||
Vocals, Guitar [8-String Guitar], Bass [Slide Wah Wah Bass] - Brian Ritchie | ||
B4 | Flamingo Baby | 2:37 |
Acoustic Bass, Ukulele - Brian Ritchie | ||
Congas, Drum - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar [Solo] - Gordon Gano | ||
B5 | Lack Of Knowledge | 1:54 |
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Vocals - Brian Ritchie | ||
Snare [Brushed Snare Drum], Tom Tom, Cymbal, Tambourine, Other [Vocals] - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Gordon Gano | ||
B6 | More Money Tonight | 3:58 |
Drum [Drum Set], Vocals - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Electric Bass, Vocals - Brian Ritchie | ||
Vocals, Guitar - Gordon Gano | ||
B7 | I'm Free | 3:25 |
Acoustic Bass, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Jew's Harp - Brian Ritchie | ||
Piano - Michael Beinhorn | ||
Snare [Brushed Snare Drum], Other [Tranceaphone], Vocals, Drums [Drum Set] - Victor DeLorenzo | ||
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Gordon Gano |
Info About Buying Vinyl From Our Record Store
- We are a small independent record store located at 91 Plenty Rd, Preston in Melbourne, Australia (North of Northcote, between Thornbury & Reservoir)
- We buy and sell new and used vinyl records - if you have a collection you'd like to sell please click here.
- We ship Australia wide for a flat rate of $10 for standard shipping or $15 for express post.
- Free Shipping for orders $150 and over.
- You can also pick up your order in store, just select Local Pickup at the checkout.
- We also ship internationally - prices vary depending on weight and location.
- We ship vinyls in thick, rigid carboard mailers with a crushable zone on either side, and for extra safety we bubble wrap the records.
- In stock vinyl is usally shipped next business day, please check the availability field at the top of the product page to see whether the record is currently in stock or if it is available from the supplier as well as estimated shipping times.
- If you order an in stock item together with a pre order or back order (listed as available from supplier rather than in stock) then the order will be shipped together when all items arrive. If you would like the in stock items shipped first please place two separate orders or contact us to arrange shipping items separately.
- We are strongly committed to customer satisfaction. If you experience any problems with your order contact us so we can rectify the situation. If the record arrives damaged or doesn't arrive we will cover the cost of replacing or returning the record.
- If you change your mind you have 30 days to return your record but you must cover the cost of returning it to the store.
- You can contact our Melbourne record shop at (03) 9939 3807 or at info@funkyduckvinyl.com
- Happy Listening!
Description
Why Do Birds Sing? is the 5th studio album from the textbook American cult band, Violent Femmes. It was their last studio album with original drummer, Victor DeLorenzo. Featuring the fan favorite ''American Music,'' which reached #2 on Billboard's Modern Rock Chart, as well as a cover of Culture Club's ''Do You Really Want To Hurt Me.'' ''The momentum of the song [''American Music''] and the album that spawned it provided a springboard for the band to bona fide cult status.'' - Rolling Stone.
SIDE A:
19. American Music
20. Out The Window
21. Look Like That
22. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
23. Hey Nonny Nonny
24. Used To Be
SIDE B:
25. Girl Trouble
26. He Likes Me
27. Life is a Scream
28. Flamingo Baby
29. Lack of Knowledge
30. More Money Tonight
31. I'm Free