The Original Modern Lovers

by The Modern Lovers

The Original Modern Lovers cover art

'The Original Modern Lovers' compiled early recordings by Jonathan Richman's first Modern Lovers lineup, documenting the group's rawer pre-debut material. The release reinforced the band's reputation as a crucial link between garage rock, the Velvet Underground's influence, and later punk minimalism.

Genres

  • Garage Rock
  • Proto-Punk
  • Art Rock

Tracklist

  1. Road Runner #1
  2. She Cracked
  3. Astral Plain
  4. I'm Straight
  5. Walk Up The Street
  6. I Wanna Sleep
  7. Don't Let Our Youth Go To Waste
  8. Dance With Me
  9. Girlfren
  10. Road Runner #2