Roadrunner - Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers

Advantages: Sterling collection of classic tunes
Disadvantages: A few fillers which don't really justify their inclusion

.... Martha & The Muffins – Echo Beach 7. The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry 8. The Members – Sound of the Suburbs 9. Sham 69 – If the Kids are United 10. The Damned – New Rose 11. The Undertones – My Perfect Cousin 12. Generation X – Valley of the Dolls 13. Sex Pistols – Anarchy in the UK (Demo) 14. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers – Roadrunner 15. X-Ray Spex – Germfree Adolescents 16. The Regents – 7Teen 17. The Lambrettas – Poison Ivy 18. Secret Affair – Time for Action 19. Jo Boxers – Boxerbeat 20. Barracudas – Summer Fun There’s plenty here to get you dancing, or at least jumping up and down like a nutter (advice: draw the curtains first). And in case you think this collection is only likely to be enjoyed by geriatric old... Read review

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Advantages: Very good music, great success
Disadvantages: mostly suitable for fast dance music lovers

...the basic principles of Modern Talking music as I now tried to explain. b) My school marks & comments of the titles of the album: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) You are not alone, Length: 3:41> The title was also released as single, which reached gold status shortly after. The song provides bombastic bass combined with the typical Modern Talking rhythm. I really love the slow inserted section in the middle and the adorable produced high choruses. It is wonderful song, ideal for listening in cars with full sound. My rating: A - Very Good 2) Sexy Sexy Lover, Length: 3:33> In my opinion this title is even better than the first one because he also provides bombastic bass and has one of the best Modern Talking rhythm on this album. In addition there are also adorable high... Read review

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Advantages: Brings back those Teen memories
Disadvantages: These were more than 20 years ago - i'm getting OLD !!

...) 3 mins 22 16. Tears of a Clown (The Beat) 2 mins 36 17. Three Minute Hero (The Selector) 2 mins 59 18. Identity (X Ray Spex) 2 mins 22 19. Hurry Up Harry (Sham 69) 3 mins 23 20. Egyptian Reggae (Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers) 2 mins 36 CD 2 (Red) 1. Ghost Town (The Specials) 3 mins 38 secs 2. Golden Brown (The Stranglers) 3 mins 25 3. I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down (Elvis Costello & The Attractions) 2 mins 05 4. Is She Really Going Out with Him? (Joe Jackson) 3 mins 33 5. Jackie Wilson Said (Dexy's Midnight Runners) 2 mins 36 6. Reasons to Be Cheerful Pt 3 (Ian Dury & The Blockheads) 4 mins 43 7. 2-4-6-8 Motorway (Tom Robinson Band) 3 mins 14 8. 68 Guns (The Alarm) 3 mins 15 9. Baby I Love you (The Ramones) 3 mins 44 10. Senses Working Overtime (XTC) 4 mins 33 11... Read review

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