Violent Femmes – Hallowed Ground (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1984)

Violent Femmes – Hallowed Ground from 1984 is the Milwaukee band's second album and much darker than their debut. Gospel, country and folk flow into their acoustic punk, and Gordon Gano's lyrics revolve around faith and death. Included are Country Death Song, Jesus Walking On The Water, Hallowed Ground and Black Girls.

On offer is the 1984 German original pressing on Metronome (820 093-1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Metronome – 820 093-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1984
• Genre: Rock, Country Rock, Indie Rock – more in Indie Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (with some shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Country Death Song (5:00)
2. I Hear The Rain (1:32)
3. Never Tell (7:08)
4. Jesus Walking On The Water (3:05)
5. I Know It's True But I'm Sorry To Say (5:08)

Side B

1. Hallowed Ground (4:17)
2. Sweet Misery Blues (2:50)
3. Black Girls (5:42)
4. It's Gonna Rain (4:10)

Personnel

Gordon Gano (Lead Vocals, Guitars, Fiddle), Brian Ritchie (Bass, Vocals), Victor DeLorenzo (Drums, Percussion, Vocals), John Zorn (Alto Saxophone), Tony Trischka (Banjo).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1984 German original pressing on Metronome.

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others Country Death Song, Jesus Walking On The Water, Black Girls and It's Gonna Rain.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Indie Rock collection.