The Modern Lovers (1976) is a compilation of the original band’s demos, delivering stripped-down, raw, and heartfelt rock. Driven by a brutal energy and youthful innocence, this album had a lasting impact on proto-punk and forever shaped the history of independent rock.

Its influence spans punk, post-punk, garage, and indie: the Sex Pistols covered “Roadrunner,” Bowie took on “Pablo Picasso,” and fans like Talking Heads, Art Brut, and Galaxie 500 all cite Richman as a key inspiration!