VINYL FORMAT. On 180 gram vinyl! Originally released on Beserkley in 1976. Collection of tracks produced mostly by John Cale in 1971. Includes such classics as "Roadrunner," "Astral Plane," "She Cracked," and "Girlfriend." The Modern Lover's self-titled record is a universally accepted proto-punk classic. It's an album that bridges the gap between The Velvet Underground, a band whom leader Jonathan Richman was obsessed with, and the first wave of punk rock. While also displaying the goofy wit th   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. Vinyl version features bonus track on a 7-inch single! Richman is one of modern music's most original artists, and quite possibly the friendliest, most sincere live performer on the face of the earth. This is his fifth release on Vapor, and his first new album in three years. Features eleven new tracks, plus a new version of "Old World" and a Leonard Cohen cover, "Here It Is".

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VINYL FORMAT. IMPORT. On 180 gram vinyl! Originally released on Beserkley in 1976. Collection of tracks produced mostly by John Cale in 1971. Includes such classics as 'Roadrunner', "Astral Plane', 'She Cracked', and 'Girlfriend'. Nine tracks, original artwork, gatefold sleeve, 180 gram vinyl.

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VINYL FORMAT. "Richman's second collection of Modern Lovers, over which he was billed (eventually, the group name would be dropped) had a lighter rock and roll sound than the first. In fact, as often as not, Richman played acoustic guitar. And his lyrical concerns had similarly lightened up, to the point of childlike whimsy on such songs as 'Hey There Little Insect' and 'Here Come the Martian Martians.' But the focus was still Richman's unabashed vocalizing (the word 'sings' is put in quotes on the back cov   [ read more ]

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Richman is one of modern music's most original artists, and quite possibly the friendliest, most sincere live performer on the face of the earth. This is his fifth release on Vapor, and his first new album in three years. Features eleven new tracks, plus a new version of "Old World" and a Leonard Cohen cover, "Here It Is".

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Richman is one of modern music's most original artists, and quite possibly the friendliest, most sincere live performer on the face of the earth. This is his fifth release on Vapor, and his first new album in three years. Features eleven new tracks, plus a new version of 'Old World' and a Leonard Cohen cover, 'Here It Is'.

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Surrender to Jonathan was Richman's return to a major label, and he constructed the album as a showcase of his finest, or at least most notorious, songs of the early '90s. Egyptian Reggae and I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar are hauled out of the woodwork and given modera   [ read more ]

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Jonathan Richman's 19th album doesn't sport the raw passion of his debut with the Modern Lovers, nor does it showcase his vastly underestimated songwriting skills as superbly as prior solo albums like I, Jonathan and [ read more ]

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A lo-fi effort cut in a California basement, I, Jonathan returns Richman to the full band setting and manic diversity that recent conceptual efforts have forsaken. Sloppy and wild, the album is a blast from start to finish; among its many concerns are skydiving ("Tandem Jump"), sea life (the surf instrumental "Grunion Run"), nightclubbing ("I Was Dancing in a Lesbian Bar"), and hero worship ("Velvet Underground"). ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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Jonathan Richman's 19th album doesn't sport the raw passion of his debut with the Modern Lovers, nor does it showcase his vastly underestimated songwriting skills as superbly as prior solo albums like I, Jonathan and You Must Ask The Heart. It's just another exploration of the lovable troubadour's longstanding obsessions: the places he's been ("Springtime in New York," "Give Paris One More Chance"), the pitfalls of love ("Couples Must Fight," "I Took a Chance on Her"), the Spanish la   [ read more ]

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One of his better '80s efforts, and certainly one of the most basic, performed in an acoustic trio format. It's nonetheless quite rocking, with heavy debts to doo wop and Bo Diddley rhythms, and a jolly (though not sappy) summertime campfire feel. Some of his best uptempo tunes are here, including "I Love Hot Nights," "California Desert Party," and "Gail Loves Me." ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

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The Skeletons' Lou Whitney and D. Clinton Thompson as well as a number of seasoned session vets join Richman as he ventures into Nashville territory. The material consists of a batch of originals, a few covers and a couple of old songs reworked from 1983's Jonathan Sings! The music's country affectations are entertaining without being gimmicky, and Richman sounds right at home in his twangy environs. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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