Having a Party with Jonathan Richman (CD)
Combining studio and live recordings, this Party is a rather quiet affair with just Jonathan and his guitar. Richman is more pensive than usual; while interpersonal dynamics remain his primary focus, his thoughts turn to relatively serious examinations of adultery ("My Career as a Homewrecker") and commitment ("Just for Fun"). Similarly, the minutia of romance is the concern of "The Girl Stands Up to Me Now," "When I Say Wife" (a fretful essay on nomenclature and possessiveness), and "She Doesn't Laugh at My Jokes." ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
| Tracklisting | |
| Disk | 1 | |
| 1 | Girl Stands up to Me Now |
| 2 | Cappuccino Bar |
| 3 | My Career as a Homewrecker |
| 4 | She Doesn't Laugh at My Jokes |
| 5 | When She Kisses Me |
| 6 | They're Not Tryin' on the Dance Floor |
| 7 | At Night |
| 8 | When I Say Wife |
| 9 | 1963 |
| 10 | Monologue About Bermuda |
| 11 | Our Swingin' Pad |
| 12 | Just for Fun |