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  • Romance Deluxe - Black

£102.00

Artist : Fontaines D.C. Category : Webstore Exclusives
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Romance is the fourth studio album by Irish rock band Fontaines D.C., released on August 23, 2024, through XL Recordings. This album marks a departure from their earlier, Dublin-centric themes, embracing a more expansive and futuristic sound influenced by Japanese manga and Italian cinema. Produced by James Ford, "Romance" showcases the band's evolution with a blend of alternative rock, Britpop, gothic Americana, and '90s alt-rock elements.

The album received critical acclaim, with Pitchfork noting that it "marries energetic unpredictability with sophisticated craft, showcasing Fontaines D.C.'s evolved identity while retaining a dark, engaging allure."

The Guardian highlighted the band's significant musical evolution, stating that they have "ventured into new territories influenced by synth bass, stadium goth sounds akin to Depeche Mode, and a mix of breakbeats, dreampop, and slacker rock."

"Romance" also garnered two nominations at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards: Best Rock Album and Best Alternative Music Performance for the lead single "Starburster."

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. Romance
A2. Starburster
A3. Here's The Thing

Side B
B1. Desire
B2. In The Modern World
B3. Bug

Side C
C1. Motorcycle Boy
C2. Sundowner
C3. Horseness Is The Whatness

Side D
D1. Death Kink
D2. Favourite

  • Record label

    XL Recordings

  • Date of release

    2024

  • Format

    2LP

  • Vinyl Colour

    Black

  • UPC

    XL1436LPX

  • Additional Tags

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