The songs "Nightmares" and "American Music" cracked the top five on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. In 2009, Gano released a statement announcing the band's break-up. However, Violent Femmes reformed in 2013, and released We Can Do Anything (their first studio album in 16 years) in 2016.
The hits "Nightmares" and "American Music" topped the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. In 2009, Gano made a public announcement that the band was disbanding. Nevertheless, Violent Femmes revived their career in 2013, and released We Can Do Anything (their first studio album in 16 years) in 2016.