Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers (180g) [Limited Numbered Edition Gold Vinyl] [LP]

Reissue of the original 1976 Selftitled album by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers!

The Modern Lovers was an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman, formed in Boston in 1970. Although the Modern Lovers are considered the forerunners of punk, Richman considered himself more in the tradition of rock and roll. After the re-formation

In 1976, he performed with his backing band under the name Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers. in 1976 Richman re-formed the band, Robinson briefly returned as drummer, but switched to the group The Cars the same year. The first album with the new lineup was released in July 1976. In December 1977, Richman and the Modern Lovers had another hit with the instrumental "Egyptian Reggae"; it reached No. 5 in the British charts. Between 1976 and 1988, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers released several studio albums, on which Richman more strongly reflects on his influences from rock'n'roll and 1950s doo wop and is more pop-oriented.