3 (Violent Femmes album) explained

3 is the fourth studio album by U.S. punk-folk band Violent Femmes.

Critical reception

Trouser Press wrote that "Gano’s songwriting and delivery have their usual odd character and some of the old passion, but the Femmes don’t seem to be making much progress or impact in any direction here."^[1] Chris Woodstra of AllMusic noted that the fans of the band's early days would "appreciate the slightly stripped-back acoustic production." The Los Angeles Times wrote that "3 often comes off as a pale, precious shadow of the Femmes’ 1983 debut album."^[2] The Rolling Stone Album Guide deemed the album "a jumbled stylistic grab bag."

Personnel

• Gordon Gano – guitar, vocals
• Brian Ritchie – bass guitar
• Victor DeLorenzo – drums
• Sigmund Snopek III – keyboards
• Peter Balestrieri – baritone saxophone
• Warren A. Bruleigh – co-producer, engineer
• Matt Lane – assistant engineer, Carriage House
• Bill Smith – assistant engineer, Home Base
• Bernie Grundman – mastering

Charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[3]	64
United States (Billboard 200)[4]	93

Notes and References

1. Web site: Violent Femmes . Trouser Press . 13 February 2021.
2. Web site: POP MUSIC REVIEW : Violent Femmes' Spiritual Mission. June 6, 1989. Los Angeles Times.
3. Web site: Chartifacts – Week Ending: 23 Jun 1991 (from The ARIA Report Issue No. 74). Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). 2017-01-01.
4. Whitburn, Joel; Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Albums, 1955–1996; p. 819.