Romance Is Boring
Los Campesinos! · 2010
48 min · 15 tracks · indie pop · indie rock
A frenetic blend of indie pop energy with sharp, introspective lyrics that capture youthful disillusionment.
Why this album works
'Romance Is Boring' received widespread critical acclaim upon release, highlighted by its position on various year-end lists and its impact on the indie pop scene. The album's exploration of darker themes resonated with listeners, marking it as a significant shift for the band and influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- short, punchy song bursts introspective lyrical exploration energetic yet reflective moods
- Context
- Released on January 26, 2010, 'Romance Is Boring' is Los Campesinos!'s third studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed 'Hold On Now, Youngster...' and 'We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed'. At this point in their career, the band was expanding their sound and lyrical themes, moving from youthful exuberance to more complex explorations of emotional turmoil and societal expectations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Ed Sheeran· Muse· Robbie Williams· Gorillaz· Manic Street Preachers· Placebo· Keane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In medias res Standout 4:41
- 2 There Are Listed Buildings 2:54
- 3 Romance Is Boring Standout 2:35
- 4 We've Got Your Back (Documented Minor Emotional Breakdown #2) Standout 4:29
- 5 Plan A 2:02
- 6 200-102 0:53
- 7 Straight in at 101 3:55
- 8 Who Fell Asleep In 4:11
- 9 I Warned You: Do Not Make an Enemy of Me 2:47
- 10 Heart Swells/100-1 0:46
- 11 I Just Sighed. I Just Sighed, Just So You Know 4:38
- 12 A Heat Rash in the Shape of the Show Me State; Or, Letters From Me to Charlotte 3:43
- 13 The Sea Is a Good Place to Think of the Future 4:26
- 14 This Is a Flag. There Is No Wind 3:28
- 15 Coda: A Burn Scar in the Shape of the Sooner State 2:52
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