The band’s debut album is widely considered to be the best, filled with fun rock and fun lyrics (“Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole”). Recommended: The Modern Lovers (Rhino 1976).
His last album is the perfection of the one man with an acoustic guitar formula.Ĥ) The Modern Lovers-Led by singer/songwriter/guitar player Jonathan Richman, The Modern Lovers played a minimalist proto-punk that stuck with members of the punk movement (The Sex Pistols covered their song “Roadrunner”).?Primarily influenced musically by The Velvet Underground, much of Richman’s songwriting expressed more awkwardness and gawky emotions than anger. ?Drake’s hushed vocals, introspective lyrics and complex guitar playing made for some of the best folk music ever created.?With songs featured on the soundtracks to both The Royal Tenenbaums and Garden State, Drake’s music has gained a cult following. “Lovin’ You” became her most popular hit, but listen to “Reasons” to understand the magnificence of her voice.ģ) Nick Drake-Though Nick Drake’s impact on modern singer-songwriters is huge, he was mostly unknown during his tragically short lifetime.
With Stevie Wonder on drums, keyboards and other instruments, this album is almost perfect. Recommended: Perfect Angel (Capitol, 1974). After getting tired of acting as a backing vocalist for divas like Etta James, the Dells and Fontella Bass, Riperton ventured out on her own, creating her own girl group with a unique, earthy, feminine vibe that was never forgotten (but way under-appreciated). Try out “Teenage Lust” to remind yourself how marvelous it is-or was-to be young.Ģ) Minnie Riperton-It makes sense that Minnie Riperton was schooled in operatic music, as her voice has a five-octave range. After their debut was released (it was live!), MC5 had a lot to live up to-they proved themselves with this release. Recommended: Back in the USA (Rhino, 1970). Their rowdy live shows were always viscerally pleasing, and the true punks of the ’70s were sad to see the slow demise of this menacing quintet. They are partially responsible for the dawning of punk (real punk), and their suggestive anti-establishment lyrics and thrashing guitar chords definitely fit the bill for the ’70s counterculture. Tim Elliott Kaylen Hoffman F | April 20, 2007ġ) MC5-If you like the Stooges, you will probably love MC5.
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