Hallowed Ground

Violent Femmes

Hallowed Ground

RELEASED: June 01, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Country Death Song 5:02 2. I Hear the Rain 1:32 3. Never Tell 7:10 4. Jesus Walking on the Water 3:07 5. I Know It’s True but I’m Sorry to Say 5:05 6. Hallowed Ground 4:18 7. Sweet Misery Blues 2:51 8. Black Girls 5:41 9. It’s Gonna Rain 4:11
Historical Archive
Hallowed Ground is the second studio album by the American alternative rock band Violent Femmes, released in 1984. The album marked a departure from the band's debut, incorporating a broader range of influences, including folk, country, and punk. The lyrics often explore themes of existentialism and social commentary, delivered with the band's signature raw energy. Though it did not achieve the commercial success of their first album, Hallowed Ground has since gained a cult following and is praised for its innovative sound and lyrical depth.