The original outfit (1970–1974) featuring Jonathan Richman who recorded two albums of demos) which remained unreleased until 1976 and 1981.
The Boston-based group the Modern Lovers is of such significance to American underground rock that they deserve separate consideration from Richman's own body of work, although many of the songs they recorded carried over into Richman's solo career and were used as the flagstones on which it was built. (AllMusic) Significant. File under: Significant Precursors
Discography In the music library: The Modern Lovers (Reissue)
Links: Wikipedia AllMusic Discogs
My favourite album: The Modern Lovers – The Modern Lovers The Modern Lovers: Our 1986 Feature, Funny How Love Is