Mass Romantic [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

New Pornographers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 7, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Matador Records
• ASIN: B00005YXNR
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,756 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #58 in Music > Rock > Power Pop

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure goodness from the Pornographers, October 23, 2003

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joey (Brentwood, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mass Romantic (Audio CD)

First,you'll be captivated by Neko's vocals in "Mass Romantic" and "Letter from an Occupant." Then you'll fall for other high energy songs like "The Body says no" and "The Slow descent into Alcoholism." Eventually you'll realize that the relatively unorthodox tunes like "Execution day" and "The Mary Martin Show" are your favorites.
With over-the-top layering the Mass Romantic Album will remind you of some old perky Brit-pop, but at the same time it is so original and flavorful that your musical palate will be tickled. If you ever enjoyed pop rock, you will be dazzled by this joyous romp from the New Pornographers. Easily one of the best albums of the past few years.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album from a very underated band., October 9, 2005

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H. Avramidis "Snow White" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mass Romantic (Audio CD)

I first heard The New Pornographers on a Matador compilation and was imediately taken by their pop aesthetic. I guess it can be summed as traditional 3 minute upbeat power pop - but it is mixed with a sense of freedom and experimentation and can be quite exclectic at times without being contrived or self indulgent. This makes it quite unique. I would recomened this album to anyone who loves clever catchy guitar pop and is looking for something new to sink their ears into.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This band just keeps getting better, October 7, 2006

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Chet Fakir (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mass Romantic (Audio CD)

How funny, I bought The New Pornographers newest album Twin Cinema first and was immediately hooked and amazed by that sublime cd. So I plunked down my money for their debut album Mass Romantic thinking I'd get more of the same and was underwhelmed. It didn't hit me right off, so I put it away for a while and have since come back to it. While it's not as immediately powerful as Twin Cinema, it's really grown on me and is a very good album in its own right. Mass Romantic is punchy, emotional with a wonderful sense for mining the best of rocks past such as the Beach Boys and The Who while maintaining it's own character. It's structurally simpler, less original and not as well-recorded as Twin Cinema, yet there's a lot to like about this cd. For one thing the wonderful singing and melodies. I find it rewards repeated listenings and is well worth picking up.