Violent Femmes – Hallowed Ground

Black vinyl non-limited edition

 

Hallowed Ground is the 1984 follow up to the Violent Femmes legendary self-titled debut album. Similar to the first album, all of the songs were written by lead singer Gordon Gano while still in high school.

 

The band’s sophomore title, however, pushed the band in new directions and made sure they did not rest on their laurels – featuring fan favorites (and live staples) "Country Death Song," "Jesus Walking on the Water," "I Hear The Rain," "Black Girls" and "Never Tell." Mastered from the original stereo tapes (AAA).  –  –  –  –

A1 – Country Death Song 5:00

A2 – I Hear The Rain 1:32

A3 – Never Tell 7:08

A4 – Jesus Walking On The Water 3:05

A5 – I Know It’s True But I’m Sorry To Say 5:08

B1 – Hallowed Ground 4:17

B2 – Sweet Misery Blues 2:50

B3 – Black Girls 5:42

B4 – It’s Gonna Rain 4:10

 

Alto Saxophone, Woodwind [Game Calls] – John Zorn

Autoharp – Christina Houghton

Banjo – Tony Trischka

Bass [Mariachi], Bass, Bass [Slide], Celesta, Marimba, Jew’s Harp, Vocals – Brian Ritchie

Clarinet – John Tanner

Cornett [Cornetto], Sackbut – Drake Scott

Drums, Electronic Drums, Percussion [Tranceaphone], Percussion [Stompatron], Percussion, Vocals – Victor De Lorenzo

Lead Vocals, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Fiddle – Gordon Gano

Piano, Organ – Mark Van Hecke

Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica – Peter Balestrieri