From Ritual to Romance cover

From Ritual to Romance

The Loud Family · 2002

54 min · 21 tracks · power pop

A kaleidoscopic blend of quirky power pop with lyrical introspection and experimental textures.

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'From Ritual to Romance' was The Loud Family's fifth studio album, following their 1999 release 'Days for Days'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring more experimental sounds while continuing to develop their signature power pop style, showcasing both growth and a willingness to push boundaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Weezer· OK Go· Cute Is What We Aim For

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Where the Flood Waters Soak Their Belongings 1:52
  • 2 Here Come the Warm Jets 0:42
  • 3 Spot the Setup 2:38
  • 4 Such Little Nonbelievers 3:25
  • 5 Aerodeliria 2:59
  • 6 Don’t Respond, She Can Tell 3:54
  • 7 Sword Swallower 1:41
  • 8 Nine 0:49
  • 9 Not Because You Can 3:12
  • 10 Good, There Are No Lions in the Street 4:07
  • 11 Five 1:16
  • 12 Eleven 0:15
  • 13 Deee‐Pression 3:33
  • 14 Debaser 2:44
  • 15 Sodium Laureth Sulfate 2:50
  • 16 Baby Hard‐To‐Be‐Around 3:11
  • 17 Go Ahead, You’re Dying To 2:45
  • 18 Asleep and Awake on the Man’s Freeway 2:47
  • 19 Curse of the Frontier Land 3:59
  • 20 When You Sleep 4:21
  • 21 Spot the Setup 0:55

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