Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers (album)

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]

Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
Studio album by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
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
Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers (1976) The Modern Lovers (1976)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Christgau's Record Guide	B+[2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	[3]
Spin Alternative Record Guide	4/10[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jonathan Richman, except where noted.

Side One

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

Side Two

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

2000 re-issue bonus 12"

Side Three

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
12.	"It Will Stand"	General Johnson	2:35
13.	"Government Center"		2:15
Total length:			4:50

Side Four

No.	Title	Length
14.	"The New Teller"	1:39
15.	"Roadrunner (Once)"	4:42
Total length:		6:21

Personnel

Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers

• Jonathan Richman – vocals, guitars
• Greg 'Curly' Keranen – bass, vocals
• Leroy Radcliffe – guitar, vocals
• David Robinson – drums, vocals

Technical

• Matthew King Kaufman – producer
• Glen Kolotkin – producer, engineer
• Tom Lubin – assistant engineer
• Fabian Bachrach – cover photography
• Elsa Dorfman – photography
• George Horn – mastering
• Flaming Neon – LP concept
• Jim Blodgett – LP coordination