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Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers (album)

Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers is the first album by American rock band Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, released by Beserkley Records in July 1976.[1]

Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
Studio album by
Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
ReleasedJuly 1976
Recorded1976
StudioCBS, San Francisco
GenreRock and roll
Length34:18
LabelBeserkley
ProducerMatthew King Kaufman, Glen Kolotkin
Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers chronology
The Modern Lovers
(1976) 		Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
(1976) 		Rock 'n' Roll with the Modern Lovers
(1977)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Christgau's Record GuideB+[2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[3]
Spin Alternative Record Guide4/10[4]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Jonathan Richman, except where noted

Side One
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Rockin' Shopping Center" 3:33
2."Back in the U.S.A."Chuck Berry2:22
3."Important in Your Life" 3:36
4."New England" 2:22
5."Lonely Financial Zone" 3:00
Total length:14:53
Side Two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6."Hi Dear" 3:21
7."Abominable Snowman in the Market" 2:25
8."Hey There Little Insect" 3:08
9."Here Come the Martian Martians" 3:13
10."Springtime" 3:52
11."Amazing Grace"John Newton2:51
Total length:18:50

2000 re-issue bonus 12"

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Side Three
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."It Will Stand"General Johnson2:35
13."Government Center" 2:15
Total length:4:50
Side Four
No.TitleLength
14."The New Teller"1:39
15."Roadrunner (Once)"4:42
Total length:6:21

Personnel

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Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers

Technical

  • Matthew King Kaufman – producer
  • Glen Kolotkin – producer, engineer
  • Tom Lubin – assistant engineer
  • Fabian Bachrach – cover photography
  • Elsa Dorfman – photography
  • George Horn – mastering
  • Flaming Neon – LP concept
  • Jim Blodgett – LP coordination

References

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  1. ^ a b Ruhlmann, William. "Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers – Jonathan Richman / Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers: Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor and Fields. ISBN 0-89919-026-X. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  3. ^ Hochman, Steve (2004). "Jonathan Richman". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. pp. 690–91. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
  4. ^ Sheffield, Rob (1995). "Modern Lovers". In Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig (eds.). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. pp. 257–58. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
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