Album artwork for Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers

Originally released on the Beserkley label in 1976 (though most of the material was recorded in 1973), The Modern Lovers is a universally accepted proto-punk classic. It's an album that bridges the gap between The Velvet Underground, a band whom leader Jonathan Richman was obsessed with, and the first wave of punk rock. While also displaying the goofy wit that would later be Richman's signature, The Modern Lovers is equal parts geeky, emotional, angst driven, life affirming, and, from start to finish, absolutely brilliant.

The Modern Lovers

Modern Lovers

Music On Vinyl
Album artwork for Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
LP

£32.99

Black
Released 20/10/2015Catalogue Number

MOVLP1681

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Album artwork for Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Tape

£10.99

Released 22/03/2024Catalogue Number

RADK7034

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The Modern Lovers

Modern Lovers

Music On Vinyl
Album artwork for Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
LP

£32.99

Black
Released 20/10/2015Catalogue Number

MOVLP1681

Learn more
Album artwork for Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Tape

£10.99

Released 22/03/2024Catalogue Number

RADK7034

Learn more

Originally released on the Beserkley label in 1976 (though most of the material was recorded in 1973), The Modern Lovers is a universally accepted proto-punk classic. It's an album that bridges the gap between The Velvet Underground, a band whom leader Jonathan Richman was obsessed with, and the first wave of punk rock. While also displaying the goofy wit that would later be Richman's signature, The Modern Lovers is equal parts geeky, emotional, angst driven, life affirming, and, from start to finish, absolutely brilliant.