''Romantica'' is the sixth album by American

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band

Luna Luna commonly refers to: * Earth's Moon, named "Luna" in Latin, Spanish and other languages * Luna (goddess) In Sabine and ancient Roman religion and myth, Luna is the divine embodiment of the Moon (Latin ''Lūna'' ). She is often presented as t ...

, released in 2002.

Production

The album was produced and mixed by Gene Holder and

Dave Fridmann David Lawrence Fridmann is an American record producer and musician. Career From 1990 onwards he co-produced most releases by Mercury Rev and The Flaming Lips. Other bands he has worked with include Weezer, Saxon Shore (band), Saxon Shore, Neon ...

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "there are some subtle advancements here, like the overall production style of knob-twister Dave Fridmann, who has isolated Wareham's languorous vocals more dramatically than on any previous release."

Track listing

All lyrics by

Dean Wareham Dean Wareham (born 1 August 1963) is an American musician and actor who co-founded the band Galaxie 500 in 1987. He departed from Galaxie 500 in April 1991 and went on to establish the band Luna (1990s American band), Luna. Following Luna's di ...

, music by Luna, except where noted. # "Lovedust" – 4:00 # "Weird and Woozy" – 3:12 # "Black Postcards" – 5:12 # "Black Champagne" (lyrics by Sean Eden, Wareham) – 3:34 # "Swedish Fish" – 2:54 # "Renée Is Crying" – 3:13 # "Mermaid Eyes" – 3:31 # "1995" – 2:17 # "Rememories" (lyrics by Eden, Wareham) – 4:26 # "Dizzy" – 3:37 # "Orange Peel" – 3:11 # "Romantica" – 5:12

References

Luna (1990s American band) albums 2002 albums Albums produced by Dave Fridmann Jetset Records albums {{2000s-indie-pop-album-stub