Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ||||
Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 1976 | |||
Recorded | 1976 | |||
Studio | CBS, San Francisco | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 34:18 | |||
Label | Beserkley | |||
Producer | Matthew King Kaufman, Glen Kolotkin | |||
Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers chronology | ||||
|
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Christgau's Record Guide | B+ [2] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spin Alternative Record Guide | 4/10 [4] |
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]
All tracks are written by Jonathan Richman, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Rockin' Shopping Center" | 3:33 | |
2. | "Back in the U.S.A." | Chuck Berry | 2:22 |
3. | "Important in Your Life" | 3:36 | |
4. | "New England" | 2:22 | |
5. | "Lonely Financial Zone" | 3:00 | |
Total length: | 14:53 |
No. | Title | Writer(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 Newton | 2:51 |
Total length: | 18:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
12. | "It Will Stand" | General Johnson | 2:35 |
13. | "Government Center" | 2:15 | |
Total length: | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
14. | "The New Teller" | 1:39 |
15. | "Roadrunner (Once)" | 4:42 |
Total length: | 6:21 |
Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
Technical