THE MODERN LOVERS - THE MODERN LOVERS (180g LP)

Originally released on the Beserkley label in 1976 (though most of the material was recorded in 1973), The Modern Lovers 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 Lovers The Modern Lovers Track Listing

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