We Can Do Anything Explained

We Can Do Anything
Type:studio
Artist:Violent Femmes
Cover:File:We_Can_Do_Anything_cover.jpg
Released:March 4, 2016
Genre:Rock
Length:31:53
Label:PIAS America
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We Can Do Anything is the ninth studio album by American band Violent Femmes, released March 4, 2016.[1] It was the band's first full studio album since 2000's Freak Magnet,[2] after releasing four-song EP Happy New Year in 2015. “We Can Do Anything” features Boston-based drummer, Brian Viglione,[3] best known for his work with The Dresden Dolls.

Artwork

The cover artwork is by Barenaked Ladies multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hearn, with whom Violent Femmes toured in 2015.[2]

Reception

Consequence of Sound described the album as one that "ebbs and flows, but in the end, it has enough going for it to merit its existence".

Personnel

Violent Femmes

The Horns of Dilemma

Technical

Artwork

Notes and References

  1. News: Album Review: Violent Femmes – We Can Do Anything. Bray. Ryan. March 4, 2016. Consequence of Sound. July 27, 2017.
  2. Web site: Jon. Blistein. Violent Femmes Announce First LP in 15 Years, 'We Can Do Anything'. Rolling Stone. December 17, 2015 . January 14, 2016.
  3. News: James. Reed. Drummer Viglione Good Fit For Violent Femmes. Boston Globe. June 25, 2015. February 8, 2019.
  4. Web site: ARIA Albums: The Cat Empire Debuts at No 1. Noise11. Ryan. Gavin. March 12, 2016. March 12, 2016.