2009, 4 Men With Beards
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 that would later be Richman's signature, The Modern Lovers is equal parts geeky, emotional, angst driven, life affirming, and, from start to finish, absolutely brilliant.
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 that would later be Richman's signature, The Modern Lovers is equal parts geeky, emotional, angst driven, life affirming, and, from start to finish, absolutely brilliant.
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | Roadrunner |
| 2 | Astral Plane |
| 3 | Old World |
| 4 | Pablo Picasso |
| 5 | I'm Straight |
| 6 | Dignified and Old |
| 7 | She Cracked |
| 8 | Hospital |
| 9 | Someone I Care About |
| 10 | Girl Friend |
| 11 | Modern World |
| 12 | Government Center |
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