Original Modern Lovers Vinyl

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.

Original modern lovers vinyl.

Vinyl was largely non existent during the 90 s so original pressings are most likely scarce and very sought after by collectors. Renewed desire for a more immersive tangible experience has spurred vinyl sales to annual double digit growth. The modern lovers only ever recorded demos and live shows but the demos were released as albums several years later. Price new from used from audio cd october 24 2000 please retry 26 33.

The modern lovers were an american rock band led by jonathan richman in the 1970s and 1980s. This is a collection of raga inspired music sparked when richman read a book about 19th century indian mystic ramakrishna. 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. One set of demos produced by john cale were released as the band s first album this one in 1976.

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. The original band existed from 1970 to 1974 but their recordings were not released until 1976 or later. Cue the vinyl comeback. Recorded in 1973 released in 1981.

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. Buying well made reissues will almost certainly be cheaper. Now all fans of the lovers and jonathan richman can breathe a sigh of relief the ultimate document of the original band is available.

4 8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings. One set of demos produced by john cale were released as the band s first album the modern lovers in 1976 the artwork says the recordings are from 1971 but they were actually recorded in 1972. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.