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Mass Romantic
Rock · 2000 · 12 tracks

Mass Romantic

The New Pornographers

A sugar-rush of maximalist power pop. Interlocking vocals and fuzzed-out synths create a relentless, celebratory wall of sound that redefined 2000s indie rock.

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It's like every great 70s pop hook was put in a blender and set to 'explode.'

A relentless, euphoric explosion of melodic energy and urban restlessness.

Mass Romantic · vs · The New Pornographers
Euphoric+1.8σ

Euphoric saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Mass Romantic
4:04
02
The Fake Headlines
2:46
03
The Slow Descent Into Alcoholism
3:57
04
Mystery Hours
3:11
05
Jackie
2:47
06
Letter From an Occupant
3:46
07
To Wild Homes
3:34
08
The Body Says No
3:56
09
Execution Day
3:00
10
Centre for Holy Wars
3:08
11
The Mary Martin Show
3:19
12
Breakin’ the Law
3:28
Moments Worth Waiting For
Neko Case's powerhouse vocal entry on Letter From an Occupant that cuts through the dense instrumental wall
The dizzying handclaps and 'ba-ba-ba' harmonies that propel the title track into a glam-rock frenzy
The sudden, jagged synth lead in The Body Says No that mimics a neon sign flickering to life
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