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Romantica - Luna
  • Band Name: Luna
  • Record Label: Jetset
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2002
User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10

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  1. DigbyIgby
    Sep 27, 2002
    10
    Dude, without a doubt!
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  2. Romulus
    Feb 3, 2005
    9
    A Fabulous Album
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  3. KentM.
    Apr 29, 2002
    8
    Not brilliant, but very good, very catchy, and, undoubtedly, will go overlooked as much of LUNA's work does....relatively that is.
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  4. BrendanY.
    May 3, 2002
    8
    Smooth and bittersweet, this album marks a welcomed upward swing for a group caught in the midst of a slow downward spiral. While not as lyrically clever or musically textured as the band's best work, Romantica is pleasant and refreshing nonetheless.
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  5. VoldavD.
    Mar 19, 2004
    7
    Listen, 'tis good. But in the Luna catalogue -- in the shadow of such tall trees as 'Penthouse', 'Pup Tent', and 'Bewitched' -- it leaves much to be desired. Second-tier Luna. Still, it is Luna, it is Dean Wareham, its great.
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  6. JudsonG
    Oct 13, 2002
    9
    It's a shame that Metacritic doesn't appear to be rating CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING, the folow up EP to Romantica - and an EP culled from its covers and b-sides sessions. Both releases are fantastic. That an album that, in any way, spawns material this good says one thing, but the caliber of said spawned material being this good is truly astounding. You need both off these if you have any taste for quality rock.… Expand
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  7. JayS.
    Oct 24, 2002
    9
    It's too bad that Metacritic is not rating Close Cover Before Striking: an equally brilliant EP culled from the sessions of this fantastic LP.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. MattP.
    Apr 27, 2002
    8
    Same 'ol Luna
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. PatrickF.
    Apr 23, 2002
    9
    Although Romantica is no Penthouse the album features some lighter more pleasant melodies than Luna fans are used to. Lovedust, Renee is Crying, and Mermaid Eyes are sure to please even the most casual Luna fan.
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  10. PerryB.
    May 14, 2002
    9
    I think much like Pulp and Flaming Lips have done, LUNA has, albeit casually, picked up their bootstraps while reaffirmed their mission within the rock scene. Unfortunately LUNA set their bar at such stratospheric levels so early on that their previous two releases have largely been panned as "utterly forgettable". That's categorically absurd, especially regarding Pup Tent...but it's also a certainty that rock music and its fans are a fickle brood. It's nice to see some deserved folks get some props from a few sources outside the college radio circuit. Romantica does belong in your car, on, playing, teasing as you drive with reckless abandon to points unknown and far away. Hopefully their deal with Jetset will prove to be in the 'multi' column...… Expand
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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Almost Cool
    70
    Fans of the group's early work might find the album a bit trying at first, but it's still the same old group for the most part.
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  2. All Music Guide
    90
    Romantica charges out of the gate with a new vigor, brightness, and sensitivity that, in retrospect, hasn't really come together within one package for them since maybe Bewitched.
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  3. Blender
    60
    Romantica is Luna's most energetic record ever. Which isn't saying much. [Apr/May 2002, p.115]
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