The Violet Burning

Any fans?  I love this band but a bit out of date with their catalog. 

Favorite albums? Songs?


-waits for Raven to jump in as i Know he is a fan-

Saw them live at Red Rocks once and enjoyed it. I had that one album with the flower on it and enjoyed it. Perhaps I need to check them out again.

Absolutely! My favorite is Their S/T album, but Strength, Chosen and The Story Of Our Lives are excellent as well.

I saw them quite a few times in the early 90s and was fairly acquainted with Mike then. They were/ are a good band. I didn't care much for them then as I was closed minded to most things not thrash then. I've mostly have forgotten about them until recently. The music is good, but still doesn't grab me.

LOVE THIS BAND!!!

Seriously they are probably my favorite Alternative Rock band - tied with The Prayer Chain!!!

All their stuff is good (though I do have a few holes to fill in my collection).

My top 3 favorite albums are:

1. I Am a Stranger In This Place - 10/10 (an Alternative Rock masterpiece!)

2. This Is the Moment 9.5/10

3. Chosen 9/10 (though this album is their debut and is nowhere near the sound they would achieve on later releases, it still resounds of excellence! The raw emotion and beauty of this album are quite unique from most other albums in this genre)



I've never had the privilege of seeing them live! I'd love to though! One day.

A friend of mine turned me on to them years ago, his band opened for them one time. 

For me heres how i rank my favs

Demonstrates Plastic & Elastic - 10/10
This is the Moment - 10/10
Drop Dead - 9.5/10

I have Strength, faith and devotion of a satalite heart, A few Violet Underground CDS vol 1 and 5 (they have done the best performance of the little drummer boy ive ever heard)

stranger in this place, story of our lives (which from what ive heard has a strong Smashing Pumpkins vibe which doesnt surprise me as Pritzl is a big fan of theirs)

They either have a new album out or is coming out and i think theyre releasing 2 albums at the same time.

Would love to see them live

Interesting to see some high ranking for Drop Dead and This Is The Moment. I've always considered both mediocre at best. I guess i should relisten those.

I only have Chosen and I like it