We Can Do Anything is the ninth studio album by American band Violent Femmes, released March 4, 2016. It was the band's first full studio album since 2000's Freak Magnet, after releasing four-song EP Happy New Year in 2015. “We Can Do Anything” features Boston-based drummer, Brian Viglione, 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.
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".
Track listing
Personnel Violent Femmes Gordon Gano – lead vocals, guitars, violin, banjo Brian Ritchie – acoustic bass guitar, vocals Brian Viglione – drums, percussion, vocals
The Horns of Dilemma John Sparrow – cajón Jeff Hamilton – acoustic guitar, mandolin, 6 string banjo, ukulele, vocals, percussion Blaise Garza – contrabass, bass, baritone and tenor saxophones Kevin Hearn – accordion, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, vocals Paul Cebar – electric 12-string guitar
Technical Jeff Hamilton – production Chris Gehringer – mastering John Agnello – mixing Kevin Arndt – engineering Martin Bisi – engineering Warren A. Bruleigh – production assistance
Artwork Antoine Moonen – design Kevin Hearn – cover art Herman Asph – photography
Charts Chart (2016)Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 59
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