Hallowed Ground [Azure Blue Vinyl] [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]

by Violent Femmes

Overview

B&N Exclusive: Azure Blue Vinyl 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 group 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).

Product Details

Release Date:	11/08/2024
Label:	CRAFT RECORDINGS
UPC:	0888072653313

Tracks

1. Country Death Song
2. I Hear the Rain
3. Never Tell
4. Jesus Walking on the Water
5. I Know It's True but I'm Sorry to Say
6. Hallowed Ground
7. Sweet Misery Blues
8. Black Girls
9. It's Gonna Rain

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Violent Femmes   Primary Artist
John Zorn   Guest Artist,Clarinet,Sax (Alto),Sound Effects
Tony Trischka   Guest Artist,Banjo
Victor de Lorenzo   Trap Kit,Percussion,Tranceaphone,Drums (Electric),Stomping,Drums,Vocals
Victor Delorenzo   Drums,Vocals,Percussion
John Tanner   Clarinet
Mark VanHecke   Organ,Piano
Brian Ritchie   Bass,Vocals,Celeste,Marimba,Jew's-Harp,Percussion,Slide Bass,Double Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass (Electric)
Gordon Gano   Fiddle,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Peter Balestrieri   Vocals,Harmonica,Sax (Tenor)
Cynthia Gayneau   Vocals
Christina Houghton   Harp,Autoharp
Horns of Dilemma   Horn
Drake Scott   Calto,Sackbut,Cornetto
Cynthia Gano Lewis   Vocals

Technical Credits

Greg Calbi   Mastering Engineer
John Tanner   Engineer,Recording,Mixing Engineer
Warren A. Bruleigh   Engineer,Recording,Assistant Engineer
Mark VanHecke   Producer,Recording Producer
Gordon Gano   Composer
Violent Femmes   Composer
Jeff Price   Art Direction
John C. Nate   Photography
Mark Trilling   Cover Photo,Photography