Grand Romantic
Nate Ruess · 2015
46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of pop and rock, infused with theatricality and heartfelt lyrics exploring love and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nothing Without Love — This lead single encapsulates the album's core themes of love and longing, featuring anthemic choruses that highlight Ruess' vocal prowess.
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AhHa — With its infectious melody and upbeat tempo, this track serves as a celebration of love's surprises while showcasing Ruess' playful lyrical style.
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Great Big Storm — This song's introspective lyrics and emotive delivery reflect Ruess' personal struggles, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Take It Back — A dramatic exploration of regret and redemption, this track features layered instrumentation that enhances the emotional weight of the narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and emotional themes but lacks standout compositions to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a theatrical tone, followed by a series of tracks that maintain a mid-tempo pace.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and orchestral arrangements, creating a lush soundscape.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for introspective moments that contrast with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grand Romantic (Intro) 0:42
- 2 AhHa 4:23
- 3 Nothing Without Love 3:56
- 4 Take It Back 4:23
- 5 You Light My Fire 3:13
- 6 What This World Is Coming To 4:02
- 7 Great Big Storm 4:00
- 8 Moment 4:12
- 9 It Only Gets Much Worse 4:17
- 10 Grand Romantic 3:36
- 11 Harsh Light 4:50
- 12 Brightside 4:34
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