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Because Her Beauty Is Raw and Wild

Jonathan Richman · 2008

45 min · 14 tracks · folk · proto-punk

A playful blend of folk melodies and whimsical storytelling that captures the essence of love and beauty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with charm
  • steady mid-tempo for relaxation
  • beach party ambiance and joy
  • playful melodies for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Because Her Beauty Is Raw and Wild' is Jonathan Richman's first album after a six-year hiatus, showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter. This period follows his more experimental work in the early 2000s, marking a return to his roots in simple, heartfelt compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
The Modern Lovers· Lou Reed· Pavement

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Because Her Beauty Is Raw and Wild 2:34
  • 2 No One Was Like Vermeer 3:04
  • 3 Time Has Been Going by So Fast 2:49
  • 4 Es Como El Pan 3:06
  • 5 Our Drab Ways 3:25
  • 6 The Lovers Are Here and They’re Full of Sweat 3:04
  • 7 Le Printemps Des Amoreux Est Venu 2:37
  • 8 When We Refuse to Suffer 2:19
  • 9 This Romance Will Be Different for Me 3:25
  • 10 Old World 3:25
  • 11 Our Party Will Be on the Beach Tonight 4:08
  • 12 When We Refuse to Suffer 4:02
  • 13 Here It Is 4:32
  • 14 As My Mother Lay Lying 3:05

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