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Why Do Birds Sing?
Rock · 1991 · 11 tracks

Why Do Birds Sing?

Violent Femmes

A polished evolution of folk punk. Snappy acoustic rhythms and nasal wit meet 90s alternative production and an iconic, ironic synth-pop cover.

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The one where they cover Culture Club and somehow make it sound like a nervous breakdown in a cornfield.

A caffeinated, slightly cynical celebration of American outsiders and awkward romantic tension.

Why Do Birds Sing? · vs · Violent Femmes
Humor Satire+2.4σ

The writing leans far further into humor satire than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
03
Look Like That
2:46
04
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
4:51
05
Hey Nonny Nonny
4:35
06
Used to Be
3:39
07
Girl Trouble
2:58
08
He Likes Me
3:07
09
Life Is a Scream
1:55
10
Flamingo Baby
2:37
11
Lack of Knowledge
1:55
12
More Money Tonight
3:59
13
I’m Free
3:25
Moments Worth Waiting For
The unexpected transition into a faithful yet distinctly jittery acoustic cover of Culture Club
The frantic, percussive breakdown in Life Is a Scream that recalls their early busking energy
The lush, three-part vocal harmonies on Hey Nonny Nonny that reveal a more sophisticated pop sensibility
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