This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by author Nic Brown for a classic album dissection of the debut from The Violent Femmes. They delve into the unexpected staying power of songs like "Add It Up" and "Blister In The Sun" and Brown shares new insights into the album from his recent interviews with the band members.

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Featured Songs:

Blister In The Sun, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Please Do Not Go, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Confession, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Kiss Off, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Add It Up, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Gone Daddy Gone, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

Good Feeling, "Violent Femmes," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983

American Music, "Violent Femmes," Why Do Birds Sing, Reprise, 1991

Willie Nelson, "On The Road Again (Live)," Honeysuckle Rose, Columbia, 1980

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