Album
Why Do Birds Sing?
1991 · Rock
11 collectors on Gatefold own this

Why Do Birds Sing? is an Alt/Indie album by Violent Femmes, originally released in 1991. On Gatefold: 34 pressings tracked, owned by 11 collectors.
About
Why Do Birds Sing? is the fifth studio album by Violent Femmes, released on April 30, 1991. It was their last album with original drummer Victor DeLorenzo, who left two years later to devote his time to acting, and was produced by Michael Beinhorn, best-known then for his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers on Mother's Milk and The Uplift Mofo Party Plan.
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Tracklist
- 1American Music3:49
- 2Out The Window2:52
- 3Look Like That2:45
- 4Do You Really Want To Hurt Me4:50
- 5Hey Nonny Nonny4:34
- 6Used To Be3:36
- 7Girl Trouble2:58
- 8He Likes Me3:07
- 9Life Is A Scream1:54
- 10Flamingo Baby2:37
- 11Lack Of Knowledge1:54
- 12More Money Tonight3:58
- 13I'm Free3:25
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Alternative Rock
- jangly
- playful
- bohemian
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Susan RogersRECORDER
- Brian RitchieACOUSTIC BASS ACOUSTIC BASS , BANJO, ELECTRIC BASS , JEW'S HARP ACOUSTIC BASS , DIDGERIDOO, ELECTRIC GUITAR, VOCALS
- Caleb AlexanderTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Gordon GanoVOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR, MUSIC BY, LYRICS BY
- Ilene NovogSTRINGS
- Larry CorbettSTRINGS
- Michael BeinhornELECTRIC ORGAN HARMONIUM, MELLOTRON, ARRANGED BY HARMONIUM, MELLOTRON, STRINGS
- Peter BalestrieriBARITONE SAXOPHONE
- Sid PageSTRINGS
- Sigmund Snopek IIITROMBONE, PIANO
- Suzie KatayamaSTRINGS
- Tommy MandelKEYBOARDS
- Victor DeLorenzoCONGAS CONGAS, DRUM DRUM , TAMBOURINE, OTHER , VOCALS
11 collectors on Gatefold own this · 34 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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