Released 22 years ago this June
Not So Much to Be Loved as to Love
Jonathan Richman · 2004
33 min · 13 tracks · folk · proto-punk
Lyrically rich folk melodies intertwine with playful, whimsical narratives showcasing a mature yet childlike spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical narratives for curious minds
- mid-tempo flow for relaxed listening
- playful melodies with lyrical depth
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Not So Much to Be Loved as to Love' was released in 2004, Jonathan Richman was already a seasoned artist known for his unique blend of folk and proto-punk. This album came over three decades after his influential debut with The Modern Lovers, marking a period of introspection and creative exploration in his solo career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Modern Lovers· Lou Reed· Pavement
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Not So Much to Be Loved as to Love 2:53
- 2 Sunday Afternoon 1:18
- 3 Vincent Van Gogh 3:05
- 4 Così Veloce 3:31
- 5 He Gave Us the Wine to Taste It 2:40
- 6 Salvador Dalí 2:22
- 7 My Baby Love Love Loves Me 3:11
- 8 In Che Mondo Viviamo 2:26
- 9 Behold the Lilies of the Field 3:07
- 10 Les étoiles 2:14
- 11 The World Is Showing Its Hand 2:24
- 12 Abu Jamal 2:18
- 13 On a du soleil 2:13
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