Mass Romantic
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| Studio album by The New Pornographers | |||||
| Released | November 21, 2000 | ||||
| Recorded | 2000 | ||||
| Genre | Indie Rock | ||||
| Length | 40:54 | ||||
| Label | Mint Records Matador Records |
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| Producer | John Collins | ||||
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Mass Romantic is the critically acclaimed first album by the indie rock supergroup The New Pornographers. It was released in 2000 by Mint Records and re-released by Matador Records in 2003.
In 2001, Mass Romantic won a Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year.
"Letter from an Occupant" was featured in the 2001 film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and in commercials for VH1's Hogan Knows Best in 2005.
In December 2007, Blender listed Mass Romantic as the 24th best indie rock album of all time. It is the second-highest Canadian album on the list behind Arcade Fire's Funeral, which was selected as the 6th best.[1]
[edit] Track listing
All songs written by Carl Newman except where noted.
- "Mass Romantic" (Neko Case and A.C Newman) – 4:11
- "The Fake Headlines" (vocals: A.C Newman) – 2:45
- "The Slow Descent into Alcoholism" (vocals: A.C Newman) – 3:56
- "Mystery Hours" (vocals: A.C Newman) – 3:11
- "Jackie" (Dan Bejar and Neko Case) – 2:46
- "Letter from an Occupant" (vocals: Neko Case, A.C Newman) – 3:46
- "To Wild Homes" (A.C Newman, Neko Case and Dan Bejar) – 3:33
- "The Body Says No" (vocals: A.C Newman)– 3:56
- "Execution Day" (Dan Bejar and A.C Newman) – 2:59
- "Centre for Holy Wars" (vocals: A.C Newman) – 3:06
- "The Mary Martin Show" (vocals: A.C Newman)– 3:19
- "Breakin' the Law" (A.C Newman and Dan Bejar) – 3:27
[edit] Personnel
- Carl Newman
- Dan Bejar
- Neko Case
- John Collins
- Blaine Thurier
- Kurt Dahle
- Fisher Rose
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