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At first glance, the Exploding Hearts seem like mere revivalists. From the pink and yellow cover to their 1977 looks to their influences, it would be easy to dismiss them. But you need to hold the phone a minute and listen, because the Exploding Hearts are the best punk band to come along in a long time, maybe since the original wave. About those influences, here is a partial list: the early Clash if Mick Jones wrote all the songs and the Only Ones or Buzzcocks at their emotional best, but also classic power pop sounds like a (much) tougher Rubinoos, rock & roll like a tighter and sober New York Dolls, and the lo-fi approach of Billy Childish. Guitar Romantic is an amazingly raw and melodic debut, fully realized and original despite the obvious debt to the punk past. It is difficult to pinpoint just what it is about the band that helps overcome their idol worship. Maybe it is the love and authenticity that they pour into the worship, the raw production that smashes the guitars and bass into a whirling mess of tuneful noise, or the wonderfully tough but tender vocals. Most likely it is the songwriting. Too many bands that seek to re-create a sound or an era don't have the tunes to back it up. Not the Hearts. Every song on Guitar Romantic makes a bid to be the best on the album: "I'm a Pretender" is a jaunty kick in the head, "Sleeping Aides & Razorblades" is an ultra-catchy doo wop-inspired ballad with a brilliant guitar line, "Thorns in Roses" is a rollicking '50s-influenced ballad, "Throwaway Style" melds a lovelorn lyric to a Motown beat (the same one the Strokes heisted for "Last Nite") to great effect. There isn't a weak song here, not a single one that isn't on par with the best punk-pop. If you don't have this album and have even the slightest affinity for poppy punk rock or punky pop/rock, you are missing out on something special. ~ Tim SendraMagnet (11/03, p.92) - "...Classic hooks, simply played, with the gleam of youth still glowing in the collective eye of the players..." Exploding Hearts Guitar Romantic Songs | 1. | Modern Kicks |
| 2. | I'm a Pretender |
| 3. | Thorns in Roses |
| 4. | You're Black and Blue |
| 5. | Sleeping Aides and Razor Blades |
| 6. | Rumours in Town |
| 7. | Throwaway Style |
| 8. | Boulevard Trash |
| 9. | Still Crazy |
| 10. | Jailbird - (Boulevard Trash Party remix) |
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Guitar Romantic Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  this album is amazing
they do the clash better than the clash. i love they exploding hearts. this album will change your perception on the capabilities of music. it made me feel completely new emotions that i never felt before.
Submitted by egamble (Memphis, TN, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No BEST POWERPOP ALBUM OF THE DECADE?
Well yes, quite sure! This in an incredible set of tremendously catchy and ultra powerful songs that will just blow your minds! Very sad that the band no longer exists, as three of its four young members were killed in a car crash just after this astonishing record was released. But they gave us a true classic, a power pop gem only equalled by the best works of our very heroes from the late 70's. God bless the Exploding Hearts!!!
Submitted by David Watts (Spain)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Great Music!
Catchy hooks that bring you right back to the late 60's, early 70's. Funtastic album.
Submitted by Iryna (Detroit)
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Liars: Angus (vocals); Aaron Hemphill (guitar); Pat Nature (bass); Ron Albertson (drums).
Recorded in Brooklyn, New York.
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Recording information: Brooklyn, NY (06/30/2001-07/01/2001).
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