What Are You Listening To?

[Music Head]

from my library (vinyl)



Was sure this would come out a love, but it just misses, close enough. Got into Jonathan when I lived in
Massachusetts back in the mid 80's, which is where he is from. About as garage band as you can get on this
second album. Guitar, bass and probably just a snare drum comprise the entire album. With lyrics covering
snowmen, insects, and martians, you can't say Jonathan was a deep thinker back then. Doesn't matter though
as the stripped down music just makes you want to jump around. Jonathan claimed VU as a primary influence
and moved to NYC when he was of age to try and get into that scene. Didn't take long for that to sour, and
he went back to Boston to put together the Modern Lovers. Jerry Harrison was in the band and went on to be
a mainstay in Talking Heads. The band never achieved other than a cult following but Jonathan stills plugs
away.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Lonely Financial Zone

Best Track - Important In Your Life

1) Rockin' Shopping Center **
2) Back In The U.S.A. **
3) Important In Your Life ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fmAsPawf1E
4) New England ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkQSiDa4v6g
5) Lonely Financial Zone **
6) Hi Dear **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExcVT9jimhc
7) Abominable Snowman In The Market **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR6Ns3AcDco
8) Hey There Little Insect **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzOEO2Iy7pQ
9) Here Come The Martian Martians ***
10) Springtime **
11) Amazing Grace **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFi4LbPSmio

3's - 3
2's - 8
1's - 0

Grade - 2.3