Original Modern Lovers Vinyl

For those that don t know the modern lovers arguably kick started the american punk movement recording a long deleted album much coveted by the ramones the talking heads and television.

Original modern lovers vinyl.

Vinyl version of last year s sa studio album by the legendary jonathan richman former leader of the modern lovers and one of the most influential figures in indie music. Road runner 1 she cracked astral plain i m straight walk up the street i wanna sleep in your arms don t let our youth go. 4 8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings. The modern lovers were an american rock band led by jonathan richman in the 1970s and 1980s.

Now all fans of the lovers and jonathan richman can breathe a sigh of relief the ultimate document of the original band is available. Vinyl was largely non existent during the 90 s so original pressings are most likely scarce and very sought after by collectors. The original modern lovers the modern lovers format. The modern lovers only ever recorded demos and live shows but the demos were released as albums several years later.

Buying well made reissues will almost certainly be cheaper. It featured richman and bassist ernie brooks with drummer david robinson later of the cars and keyboardist jerry harrison later of talking heads the sound of the band owed a great deal to the. The modern lovers only ever recorded demos and live shows but the demos were released as albums several years later. The modern lovers were formed in 1970 by teenage singer songwriter guitarist jonathan richman augmented with jerry harrison keyboards ernie brooks bass and david robinson drums with richman s friend and original band member john felice joining them occasionally.

Recorded in 1973 released in 1981. Price new from used from audio cd october 24 2000 please retry 26 33. This is a collection of raga inspired music sparked when richman read a book about 19th century indian mystic ramakrishna. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

One set of demos produced by john cale were released as the band s first album this one in 1976. Renewed desire for a more immersive tangible experience has spurred vinyl sales to annual double digit growth. Cue the vinyl comeback.