The Complete Sussman Lawrence (1979–1985)

The Complete Sussman Lawrence (1979–1985) is the 2004 2CD reissue on Deep Shag Records of Sussman Lawrence's two rare indie albums—Hail to the Modern Hero! (1980) and Pop City (1984)—which includes four rare bonus tracks. As the singer, songwriter and guitarist for the band, this set contains the earliest recordings of Peter Himmelman.

Both albums were recorded at the height of Sussman Lawrence's creative genius in sculpting a sound that veteran Billboard writer Jim Bessman, who covered the group for Variety, aptly called a cross between Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello.

Track listing
(*) unreleased bonus tracks
 * DISC ONE (Hail To The Modern Hero!)
 * 1) Shelly's Dog
 * 2) Rock Slow
 * 3) Ode To Another Egg
 * 4) Where Are The Leaders
 * 5) Another Song About Erections
 * 6) The Way You Touch
 * 7) So Hard And Shiny
 * 8) Information
 * 9) Cast Away For Merchandise
 * 10) Modern Saint*
 * 11) Fortunate*
 * 12) Hard Rock Tambourine*
 * 13) Tough Suction (live)*


 * DISC TWO (Pop City)
 * 1) Torture Me
 * 2) She's The Living End
 * 3) (I Really Don't Love You But)I Sure Do Like You A Lot
 * 4) The Fifth Of August
 * 5) House On Fire
 * 6) Fireman
 * 7) Naturally (You're Artificial)
 * 8) Closer, Closer
 * 9) 1.5 BMMPH
 * 10) Made To Order
 * 11) Hope
 * 12) Listen Up
 * 13) Pajama Party
 * 14) The Strangest Emotion
 * 15) Bitter World
 * 16) The Sperm Song
 * 17) Baby Let Me Be Your Cigarette
 * 18) Luxury
 * 19) Call Me On Monday
 * 20) Love Is A Fight