The Modern Lovers - The Modern Lovers
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Artist: The Modern LoversEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2007-08-28
Music Label: Castle Us
Soundtracks:
- Roadrunner
- Astral Plane
- Old World
- Pablo Picasso
- She Cracked
- Hospital
- Someone I Care About
- Girlfriend
- Modern World
- Dignified And Old
- I'm Straight
- Government Center
- I Wanna Sleep In Your Arms
- Dance With Me
- Someone I Care About
- Modern World
- Roadrunner
Free Music Notes for The Modern Lovers
Free Music Review: A Timeless Masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
So Jonathan Richman might be described as an acquired taste. And as time passes on, what was once a cult classic can perhaps be reborne and re-examined anew. I have had this experience with my wife, who has no clue who this Richman or the Modern Lovers are/were.
This album is straight ahead, stripped down rock and roll. The band may sound garage like, but if you like that minimalist kind of raw rock (not the colliseum, Journey type theatrics) this is it. Throw in funny and sometimes clever lyrics, and incredible pop hooks, seemingly casually thrown out there, and what you have is a true musical genius just trying to be real and perhaps wry.
I recorded this album in the '80's on a cassette tape off an LA radio station famous for their interruption-free album format, and so I am glad to see it is again available. My cassette version and it's noticeable tape hiss at high volumes coupled with my Encinitas, CA, 1980's young poor man's memories makes the listening experience all the more enjoyable. My wife who was introduced to this album on a recent road trip and had never heard of Jonathan Richman before, liked it and thought is was passable pop music, so go figure. Also, one other nice thing about these songs - If you fancy yourself a guitarist, albeit with minimal skils, you can play several of these three chord classics fairly easily.
ALl the songs are great, but my faves are:
She Cracked: because of the edgy punk guitar especially. I like the more electric guitar prominent Richman songs.
Old World: A contrarian but hook filled pop ballad.
Dignified and Old: Sweet sentimental and flawless pop.
Pablo Picasso: More of a funny lament than a great song.
I'm Straight: Take that, Hippie Johnny.
Modern World: a true Shin-Dig pop tune. Rock! "Put down the cigarette, and drop out of BU."
Girlfriend: A boy's primer on dating.
David Robinson, the original Modern Lovers drummer, went on to greater success in the Cars.
Jerry Harrison, keyboardist, went on to greater success in the Talking Heads.
One GREAT Album. If you haven't heard it before, it will become a timeless masterpiece in your collection. Never fails to cheer me up.
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2007 reissue of 1976 classic, that's unavailable domestically, features 17 tracks including 8 bonus tracks, 'Dignified & Old', 'I'm Straight', 'Government Center', 'I Wanna Sleep In Your Arms', 'Dance With Me', 'Someone I Care About' (Alternative Version), 'Modern World' (Alternative Version), & 'Roadrunner' (Alternative Version). Includes slipcase & foldout sleeve with extensive liner notes, photos & other memorabilia. Castle.Alternative Rock Music CDs
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