Jonathan Richman - Mega Hits

Well, this is an oop-compilation of Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers. Essentially it's the entire "Rock 'N' Roll with the Modern Lovers" album (1977) augmented with some tracks from "Back in Your Life" (1978) - both special recordings. Richman is a cult icon who stubbornly defies everyone's expectations with every new "career move". He is one of the most literate and doggedly non-conformist veterans of the 70s independent rock scene. For a good quarter-century he's labored in obscurity putting out quirky minor-label records that fall somewhere between bookworm folk and 50s rock 'n' roll nostalgia, adding a good whiff of calypso, absurdist humor, and children's music for variety. He arguably set off the entire New Wave movement in the United States.

In fact this has been my first encounter with Jonathan and I am still feeling its wonderful approach. Great stuff !

Get it here: Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers - "Mega Hits" (192Kbps)