The Modern Lovers – The Modern Lovers

Format: Cassette, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Label: Radiation Records – RADK7034
Country: Italy
Released: 2024 (original recordings from 1972, first released 1976)
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock, Proto-Punk, Indie Rock
Color: White Cassette Shell
Barcode: 8055515235623

Tracklist:

Side A
A1 – Roadrunner
A2 – Astral Plane
A3 – Old World
A4 – Pablo Picasso

Side B
B1 – She Cracked
B2 – Hospital
B3 – Someone I Care About
B4 – Girl Friend
B5 – Modern World

Official 2024 white cassette reissue of The Modern Lovers’ iconic debut album, originally released in 1976 but recorded earlier in the decade. This edition comes from Italy’s Radiation Records, presented in full stereo with a crisp white shell and updated mastering from G. Horn.

Produced in part by John Cale (of The Velvet Underground), the album blends proto-punk rawness with heartfelt, awkward honesty — featuring enduring tracks like “Roadrunner,” “Pablo Picasso,” and “She Cracked.” Backed by Ernie Brooks, David Robinson, and Jerry Harrison (later of Talking Heads), Jonathan Richman’s singular songwriting shines throughout.

This is a licensed, high-quality reissue with full credits, minimalist packaging, and a clean analog sound — ideal for collectors, cassette enthusiasts, and fans of foundational indie rock.