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It's Time For
Studio album by
Released1986
Recorded1986
GenreRock and roll, romantic, doo-wop
Length43:23
LabelUpside Records
ProducerAndy Paley, except for Shirin & Fahrad (Gail Clook and Jonathan Richman)
Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers chronology
Rockin' and Romance
(1985)
It's Time For
(1986)
Modern Lovers 88
(1987)

It's Time For is the sixth album by American rock band Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, released in 1986 by Rough Trade Records in the UK and Upside Records in the US.

Reception

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Jason Ankeny of AllMusic wrote, "Taking full advantage of Richman's sax-blowing acumen, the record sports a wistful early rock & roll feel: "Let's Take a Trip" and "Yo Jo Jo" are energetic rave-ups, "This Love of Mine" is a sweet doo wop ballad, and "It's You" is a joyous romantic romp. The highlight is "Corner Store," an impassioned plea against modernization."[1]

Track listing

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All songs written by Jonathan Richman.

Side one
  1. "It's You" – 3:25
  2. "Let's Take A Trip" – 3:32
  3. "This Love Of Mine" – 4:10
  4. "Neon Sign" – 2:43
  5. "Double Chocolate Malted" – 4:03
  6. "Just About Seventeen" – 2:13
Side two
  1. "Corner Store" – 4:40
  2. "The Desert" – 2:02
  3. "Yo Jo Jo" – 3:25
  4. "When I Dance" – 3:16
  5. "Shirin & Fahrad" – 4:42
  6. "Ancient Long Ago" – 4:30

Personnel

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  • Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Saxophone[2] – Jonathan Richman
  • Accordion, Backing Vocals – Ned Claflin
  • Backing Vocals – Barrence Whitfield, Billy Messina, Ellie Marshal*, John Pinkney, Liz Does
  • Drums, Percussion – Michael Guardabascio
  • Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [Guitarron] – Asa Brebner
  • Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [Guitarron], Glockenspiel [Chimes By Mattel], Backing Vocals – Andy Paley

Technical

  • Producer – Andy Paley
  • Engineer – Rob Dimit

References

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  1. ^ "It's Time for Jonathan Richman". AllMusic. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers – It's Time For". Discogs. Retrieved August 5, 2024.