The New Romance cover

The New Romance

Pretty Girls Make Graves · 2003

39 min · 12 tracks · post-punk revival

A frenetic blend of angular guitars and incisive lyrics that captures the spirit of early 2000s post-punk revival.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short bursts of intensity
  • immersive lyrical storytelling

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 9, 2003, 'The New Romance' was Pretty Girls Make Graves' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'The New Romance.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the post-punk revival scene, building on their previous successes while exploring new musical textures and lyrical themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Something Bigger, Something Brighter 5:09
  • 2 The Grandmother Wolf 2:58
  • 3 Mr. Club 0:48
  • 4 All Medicated Geniuses 3:24
  • 5 Blue Lights 3:03
  • 6 Chemical, Chemical 2:39
  • 7 7. 0:36
  • 8 The Teeth Collector 4:07
  • 9 Holy Names 3:57
  • 10 The New Romance 4:10
  • 11 This Is Our Emergency 3:43
  • 12 A Certain Cemetery 5:07

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