Jonathan Richman

I've always been intimidated by Jonathan Richman's solo catalogue beyond the Modern Lovers LP - where do I start?  compilation?

Any advice appreciated.

I only have bout five of his records … i don't tend to like compilations


anyways this ist he record I really like by him and I'm really hoping to get him to sign it when he plays the 930 although I don't know if he signs.. I thought he was great two years ago at the 930!

http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/jonathan_richman_and_the_modern_lovers/rock_n_roll_with_the_modern_lovers/

I'm not a big fan of Jonathan Sings

I also like this one:
http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/jonathan_richman_and_the_modern_lovers/jonathan_richman_and_the_modern_lovers/

but these records sound nothing like the classic Modern Loves one

this one is also  good:
http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/jonathan_richman/having_a_party_with_jonathan_richman/

I should have added I was listening to Richman this morning..

I caught him the last time he was in town with no knowledge of his solo material and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

http://www.allmusic.com/album/roadrunner-roadrunner-the-beserkley-collection-mw0000469273

spotify has this compilation of his 70s work, which is pretty good, then jumps forward to his 2000s albums.

HoyaSaxa03 wrote:
http://www.allmusic.com/album/roadrunner-roadrunner-the-beserkley-collection-mw0000469273

I'll second this one.  I have a different Beserkley comp, but I think it's all included here, plus another 20+ songs.