The Romantics

The Romantics are an American rock band formed in 1977 in Detroit. The band is often put under the banner of power pop and new wave. They were influenced by 1950s American rock and roll, Detroit's MC5, the Stooges, early Bob Seger, Motown R&B, 1960s North American garage rock as well as the British Invasion rockers. The Romantics achieved substantial popularity in the United States, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, and Australia, with their two best-charting songs "What I Like About You", peaking at #49 in the US and #2 in Australia, and "Talking in Your Sleep", reaching #3 in the US, #1 in Canada, and #14 in Australia. The two songs have become mainstays on 1980s-focused, classic rock, and active rock radio stations. Their debut album, released on January 4, 1980, in the UK, has the distinction of being the first record to be released in that decade.

New Sensation (Live Royal Oak '80) - 2024-05-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Rhythm Romance - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

In Heat (2023 Remaster) - 1983-02-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Strictly Personal - 1981-02-14T00:00:00.000000Z

National Breakout - 1980-02-14T00:00:00.000000Z

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