{"product_id":"jonathan-richman-the-modern-lovers-jonathan-richman-the-modern-lovers-vinyl-lp","title":"Jonathan Richman \u0026 The Modern Lovers: Jonathan Richman \u0026 The Modern Lovers Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDum-di-dum-di dum-dum-a-dum-day, whoa-oh, New England!\u003c\/i\u003e Technically \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Richman\u003c\/strong\u003e’s first release (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=The%20Modern%20Lovers\u0026amp;_=pf\u0026amp;pf_v_artist_manufacturer=The%20Modern%20Lovers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Modern Lovers’ famed self-titled\u003c\/a\u003e was finally released by Beserkley Records a month later), \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Jonathan+Richman\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJonathan Richman \u0026amp; The Modern Lovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e sees Richman move away from the Velvet Underground-influenced proto-punk of the original lineup towards a 1950’s pop sound. After moving from his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts to California, Jonathan assembled a new lineup consisting of original member David Robinson (The Cars), Greg ‘Curly’ Keranen (The Rubinoos), and Leroy Radcliffe, focusing on making quieter music (Jonathan would later switch over to a full acoustic lineup, citing hearing issues). Containing original songs, \"New England,\" \"Lonely Financial Zone,\" and \"Abominable Snowman in the Market,\" as well as covers of Chuck Berry’s \"Back in the U.S.A.\" and an interpolation of \"Amazing Grace,\" Jonathan Richman \u0026amp; The Modern Lovers is a must-have for fans of the hyper-influential, quirky singer-songwriter. Major props to Omnivore Recordings for giving this record a much needed reissue. 11 tracks on black vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1976 debut from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=Jonathan+Richman\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJonathan Richman \u0026amp; The Modern Lovers\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enote\u003c\/span\u003e: not to be confused with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=The%20Modern%20Lovers\u0026amp;_=pf\u0026amp;pf_v_artist_manufacturer=The%20Modern%20Lovers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Modern Lovers\u003c\/a\u003e, also from 1976!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Omnivore 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by SHH! 08\/2022\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Richman \u0026 The Modern Lovers","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":40084772946010,"sku":"lp-13279","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/jonathanrichman-modernlovers-blackvniyl-1.jpg?v=1759287321","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/jonathan-richman-the-modern-lovers-jonathan-richman-the-modern-lovers-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}