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🎸 Violent Femmes' "Add It Up" - the 1983 acoustic punk anthem that made teenage frustration sound cool! This isn't just a rock song - it's Gordon Gano's raw expression of adolescent angst and desire wrapped in catchy acoustic guitar riffs. That opening riff? Pure acoustic magic. Gordon's earnest vocals? Unforgettable. Fun fact: The song features unusually frank lyrics for its time and became a cult favorite despite not charting. "Add It Up" has appeared in films and video games, solidifying its status as an underground classic. The band was discovered while busking outside a Pretenders concert, and this song captures that raw, street-level energy. When Gordon sings, you can feel the pure teenage rebellion. ✨
