I hadn’t heard of The Violent Femmes, but at one time I sort of liked Blind Melon.
For what it is worth.
Blind Melon, “No Rain”, is a great song, but even the band said it was a “POP” tune that missed the point of the rest of the album.
Understanding the context of this album, I think it is one of the best albums ever produced.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn1WbBaWTdc