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Why Do Birds Sing?

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American Music
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Out The Window
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Look Like That
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Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
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Hey Nonny Nonny
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Used To Be
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Girl Trouble
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He Likes Me
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Life Is A Scream
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Flamingo Baby
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Lack Of Knowledge
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More Money Tonight
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I'm Free
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Total Tracks: 13   Total Length: 42:21

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Excellent album

booyahchaka

It's cool to see this re-release. While this may not be the most popular album for the Violent Femmes, there are some really awesome tracks. Check out "American Music" "Out The Window" and "I'm Free." There are so many wonderful songs on this album. The punchy acoustic songs are still here, with some delightfully depressing lyrics. Worth a couple of hundred spins.

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