Violent Femmes

Why Do Birds Sing? is the fifth studio album by the American folk-punk band Violent Femmes, released on April 30, 1991. It is notable as the last album to feature the band's original lineup with drummer Victor DeLorenzo.

The album is categorized as alternative rock, folk rock, and folk punk. It includes the hit single "American Music," which reached number 2 on Billboard's Modern Rock chart, and a cover of Culture Club's "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?". Michael Beinhorn, known for his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, produced the album. Some critics praised the album as a "great rock album" with "sarcastic" and "memorable" songs, while others were less favorable towards the "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" cover.