Review of Modern Romance (1981) by Loner Moves . — 18 Sep 2009

Slays me. Can't express my love for it in words.

This review of Modern Romance (1981) was written by Loner Moves . on 18 Sep 2009.

Modern Romance has generally received positive reviews.

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