Released 10 years ago this October
Romantic
Mannequin Pussy · 2016
17 min · 11 tracks
A frenzied mix of punk energy and introspective lyrics, wrapped in a raw, DIY aesthetic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Romantic — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of love and vulnerability while delivering a powerful vocal performance that highlights the band's emotional range.
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Denial — This track features frenetic instrumentation matched with introspective lyrics, effectively showcasing the band's ability to blend chaos and reflection.
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Emotional High — In less than two minutes, this song captures the euphoric yet fleeting nature of emotions, reflecting the album's overall exploration of love's complexities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's energetic shifts and emotional depth create a compelling punk experience that resonates well.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt tempo shifts, with tracks like 'Kiss' and 'Romantic' opening with frenetic energy before transitioning into more introspective moments.
- Several songs employ dynamic contrasts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, energetic bursts
- introspective listening moments
- quick emotional reflections
- front-loaded high energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 28, 2016, Romantic was Mannequin Pussy's second studio album, following their 2013 debut, GP. At this point, the band was gaining critical recognition within the punk and indie scenes, setting the stage for their subsequent rise in popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pity Sex· Speedy Ortiz· Dehd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kiss 1:15
- 2 Romantic 2:39
- 3 Ten 0:57
- 4 Emotional High 1:27
- 5 Pledge 1:19
- 6 Denial 1:58
- 7 Everything 1:21
- 8 Anything 2:02
- 9 Meatslave One 0:56
- 10 Hey, Steven 1:54
- 11 Beside Yourself 1:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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