"Hotel Last Resort" is an album by the American folk-rock band Violent Femmes, released on July 26, 2019. This album is the band's tenth studio album, and it follows "We Can Do Anything," which was released in 2016. The band consists of member Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie, and John Sparrow.
The album was produced by Ted Hutt and features guest artists such as Tom Verlaine from Television and pro skateboarder Stefan Janoski. "Hotel Last Resort" received positive reviews for its eclectic and experimental style, showcasing the band's distinctive blend of folk, punk, and rock. The album is composed of 13 tracks.
Its title track, "Hotel Last Resort," is one of the highlights, featuring a spoken-word performance over an infectious guitar riff. Other standout songs are "I'm Nothing," a re-recording of a track from the 1994 album "New Times," which features Stefan Janoski, and "Paris To Sleep," praised for its adventurous sonic narrative.
Overall, the album "Hotel Last Resort" successfully captures the essence of Violent Femmes, blending their unique style with innovative new ideas, demonstrating that they remain as vital and relevant as ever, even more than three decades into their career.
