Name: The Modern Lovers
Brand: The Modern Lovers

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MCVL1681.1

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Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2017-09-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

8719262001381

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

The Modern Lovers

Genre US

Label US

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Boston-based band formed by Jonathan Richman, The Modern Lovers, existed from 1970 to 1974. Despite recording two studio albums during this time, the demos remained unreleased until 1976 and 1981. The band was initially inspired by the sound of the Velvet Underground, with Richman even spending time in New York City immersing himself in their music. After returning home, he quickly organized a band consisting of childhood friend John Felice on guitar, David Robinson on drums (later of The Cars), and Rolfe Anderson on bass. They played their first show just a month after Richman's return.

The Modern Lovers can be compared to artists such as Richard Hell, Jonathan Richman &amp; The Modern Lovers, Television, and more. Their unique blend of rock and punk influences made them stand out in the music scene at the time.

Although short-lived as a band, The Modern Lovers left a lasting impact on the Boston music scene and beyond with their raw energy and distinctive sound.

New Wave / Post Punk

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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.

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