Violent Femmes - Hallowed Ground
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Artist: Violent FemmesBrand: VIOLENT FEMMES
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording reissued
CD Release Date: 2000-10-17
Music Label: Rhino
Soundtracks:
- Country Death Song
- I Hear the Rain
- Never Tell
- Jesus Walking on the Water
- I Know It's True But I'm Sorry to Say
- Hallowed Ground
- Sweet Misery Blues
- Black Girls
- It's Gonna Rain
Free Music Notes for Hallowed Ground
Free Music Review: Every Bit As Good As the Debut
Hit: 5 Stars
I am always hearing critics say that the self-titled album from these guys is "the only album by [VF] that's worth owning". I get the feeling that either this recording fell on deaf ears, they didn't really listen to this, or something along the lines of trying to sound cool. But really this is the best possible way to follow up the timeless debut, and the music here is equally as well-aged. Originally, Brian Ritchie did not want to be involved with Gordon Gano's Christian songs, so the first album had none, and this one has it. Seen as a parody at first, but that's completely understandable. After all, how do you know it's sincere when put into the rest of the context of "Black Girls"? (Speaks in a real un-PC manner). However, I feel that it is one of the greatest tracks on "Hallowed Ground", a change in pace from others here and even the debut, with more of a jazz influence than before.
That's another great thing about this album: The guys step outside of their folk-punk shell on this album. We get a well-done country song about a murder via drowning ("Country Death Song"), some more of Ritchie's xylophone playing ("I Hear the Rain"), as well as other really great moments. The album is far matured from the debut. While that one made me feel great about my youth, "Hallowed Ground" reminds me of just life in general and the things that go on in it. Oh, it's title track is yet another masterpiece in this somewhat short album (9 tracks total, but you get all quality).
Who knew a country-jazz-Appalachian Folk-etc. type album could have balance and not seem like a gimmick! And even if you don't like it the first time, I think it will grow on you if you give it time. You do not have to be religious to appreciate the imagery in here.
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Media Type: CD
Artist: VIOLENT FEMMES
Title: HALLOWED GROUND
Street Release Date: 10/17/2000
Genre: ROCK/POP
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