Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers (album)
Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers is the first album by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, released by the Beserkley Records label in July 1976.[1] The album 'The Modern Lovers', recorded four years prior, was released the following month, and overshadowed Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers in popularity.
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Released | July 1976 | |||
Recorded | 1976 | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 34:18 | |||
Label | Beserkley | |||
Producer | Matthew King Kaufman, Glen Kolotkin | |||
Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Christgau's Record Guide | B+[2] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spin Alternative Record Guide | 4/10[4] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Jonathan Richman except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Rockin' Shopping Center" | 3:33 | |
2. | "Back In The U.S.A." | Chuck Berry | 2:22 |
3. | "Important In Your Life" | 3:36 | |
4. | "New England" | 2:22 | |
5. | "Lonely Financial Zone" | 3:00 | |
Total length: | 14:53 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Hi Dear" | 3:21 | |
7. | "Abominable Snowman In The Market" | 2:25 | |
8. | "Hey There Little Insect" | 3:08 | |
9. | "Here Come The Martian Martians" | 3:13 | |
10. | "Springtime" | 3:52 | |
11. | "Amazing Grace" | John Newton | 2:51 |
Total length: | 18:50 |
2000 re-issue bonus 12"
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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12. | "It Will Stand" | General Johnson | 2:35 |
13. | "Goverment Center" | 2:15 | |
Total length: | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Length |
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14. | "The New Teller" | 1:39 |
15. | "Roadrunner (once)" | 4:42 |
Total length: | 6:21 |
Personnel
- Jonathan Richman – vocals, guitars
- Greg 'Curly' Keranen – bass, vocals
- Leroy Radcliffe – guitar, vocals
- David Robinson – drums, vocals
- Matthew King Kaufman – producer
- Glen Kolotkin – producer
References
- Ruhlmann, William. "Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers – Jonathan Richman / Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- Christgau, Robert (1981). "Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers: Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor and Fields. ISBN 0-89919-026-X. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- Hochman, Steve (2004). "Jonathan Richman". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. pp. 690–91. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- Sheffield, Rob (1995). "Modern Lovers". In Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig (eds.). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. pp. 257–58. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
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