The Modern Lovers
Live at the Longbranch and More
Track Listing
1. Someone I Care About 4:01 2. Dance With Me Meaning 5:56 3. She Cracked Meaning 4:18 4. Hospital Meaning 6:37 5. Womanhood Meaning 2:47 6. Dignified and Old Meaning 2:52 7. Girlfriend Meaning 4:09 8. Foggy Notion Meaning 3:05 9. Ride on Down the Highway 3:11 10. Pablo Picasso Meaning 5:06 11. A Plea for Tenderness Meaning 7:12 12. Walk Up the Street Meaning 5:23 13. Fly Into the Mystery 3:51 14. I’m Straight Meaning 6:28 15. The Mixer (Men and Women Together) 4:33 16. Don’t Let Our Youth Go to Waste Meaning 1:50 17. Roadrunner Meaning 4:55Historical Archive
Live at the Longbranch and More is a collection of live recordings by The Modern Lovers, showcasing the band's unique blend of proto-punk and art rock. The album captures the raw energy and spontaneity of their live performances, featuring tracks that highlight Jonathan Richman's distinctive songwriting and vocal style. It serves as a poignant reminder of the band's influence on the punk and new wave movements, with a sound characterized by jangly guitars, catchy melodies, and a playful yet introspective lyrical approach.