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 songs "Nightmares" and "American Music" reached the top five on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. In 2009, Gano declared that the band was splitting up. However, Violent Femmes reunited in 2013, and released We Can Do Anything (their first studio album in 16 years) in 2016.