Today, May 16th is Jonathan Richman’s birthday and so I thought it could be fun to share the former frontman of The Modern Lovers’ most essential album – IMO. It’s least the ideal introduction to all he offers us music fans. With a sound that isn’t comparable to many, he vibes like a Lou Reed/Velvet Underground, even paying homage to V.U. on a song titled Velvet Underground – but unquestionably to the beat of his own drum. Almost tongue in cheek but he’s not kidding. He’s just having fun & wants you to do the same. Predominately performed with an acoustic foundation – I, Jonathan explores sides of new wave, surf, rock & doo-wop – all through an entry point of strumming his way by with whimsical pop songs. Recommended to 9 of my friends 10 friends.
– @meanwhile_in_music
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“I, Jonathan is vibrant and warm, buoyant with surf larks and kinetic with clap-along grooves. What made it such a compelling listen in 1992, and what keeps it essential in 2020’s”
– @stereogum
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“I, Jonathan, is Richman’s defining recorded statement as a solo artist, and it offers a natural entry point into his scattered but rewarding catalog”
– @pitchfork
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“Simply essential, in any musical format you please”
@spillmagazine
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