Rolling Stone : Jonathan Richman

Article : Richman Brings the "Love"

Fri, 18 Jun 2004 09:49:54 PDT

Jonathan Richman will release his twenty-second album, Not So Much to Be Loved as to Love, in August. The new set will be Richman's first since Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow three years ago, though he released Take Me to the Plaza, a live DVD featuring several Not So Much tunes last year.

Not So Much finds Richman returning to a prior touchstone for inspiration, modern artists, for two new songs, though both are quite different than his iconic 1976 ode to cubist Pablo Picasso...

Album Review : Not So Much To Be Loved as to Love

Thu, 17 Jun 2004 01:16:31 PDT

Artist: Jonathan Richman
Album: Not So Much To Be Loved as to Love
Review: It's another faux travelogue on which Richman spreads his romantic longing and goofy charm across the European countryside. But these acoustic ditties are short on memorable tunes and long on perfunctory Italian, slack flamenco and Richman's favorite painters.

New Release : Not So Much To Be Loved as to Love

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 05:41:55 PDT

Artist: Jonathan Richman

Album Review : Modern Lovers 88

Mon, 03 May 2004 06:36:32 PDT

Artist: Jonathan Richman
Album: Modern Lovers 88
Review: To understand Jonathan Richman records, it's almost imperative that you see him perform. On disc his passionate sing-alongs about dancing, UFOs or the old corner store can seem affected, embarrassing or just plain goofy. But in concert his doleful smile and heartfelt delivery can nudge sensitivity out of even the most hardened cynic. Richman is capable of converting a clubful of strangers into rap...

Album Review : Surrender To Jonathan

Mon, 03 May 2004 06:36:05 PDT

Artist: Jonathan Richman
Album: Surrender To Jonathan
Review: A serious Jonathan Richman record might seem like a contradiction in terms. But Richman has never been less than sober when singing about love or the lack thereof; it's the naifish gargle in his voice and the sticky cling of childish whimsey in his writing that undermine the otherwise arresting adolescence in Richman's understated malt-shop rock. "Surrender to Jonathan!" is classic perplexing Rich...

Album Review : I'm So Confused

Mon, 03 May 2004 06:35:40 PDT

Artist: Jonathan Richman
Album: I'm So Confused
Review: Jonathan Richman perfected the geek-punk sound in the Seventies with the Modern Lovers, warbling garage-rock classics like "Roadrunner" and "Girl Friend" with an Everykid intensity that spawned today's deluge of sensitive indie troubadours. But while you're making out that thank-you note, give a listen to I'm So Confused.

Jojo became an unlikely scuzz-cinema icon this summer as the conscience of...

Listen to track: When I Dance

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:36:26 PST

Album: I'm So Confused
Track: When I Dance

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Listen to track: The Lonely Little Thrift Store

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:36:26 PST

Album: I'm So Confused
Track: The Lonely Little Thrift Store

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Listen to track: That Summer Feeling

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:27:19 PST

Album: I, Jonathan
Track: That Summer Feeling

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Listen to track: I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:27:19 PST

Album: I, Jonathan
Track: I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar

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Listen to track: Velvet Underground

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:27:19 PST

Album: I, Jonathan
Track: Velvet Underground

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