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Violent Femmes' 40th anniversary box set captures LP's enduring importance
In April, the Violent Femmes' self-titled debut album turned 40 years old. Who could've guessed in 1983 that this record would remain not only beloved nearly a half-century later, but relevant to every generation along the way?