On November 21, 2000, “Mint” label released “Mass Romantic”, the debut New Pornographers (The) studio album. It was recorded 1998 – 2000, and was produced by John Collins and David Carswell.

Personnel:

• Dan Bejar – vocals, multi-instruments, Korg synthesizer, pipe organ, Wurlitzer
• Neko Case – vocals
• John Collins – bass, engineer
• Kurt Dahle – vocals, drums
• Carl Newman – vocals, Korg synthesizer, pipe organ, Wurlitzer
• Fisher Rose – drums
• Blaine Thurier – keyboards
• Davidian Chorley – saxophone
• Bill Anderson – photography
• Shannon Oksanen – photography

Track listing:

All truck by A.C. Newman, except where noted.

1. Mass Romantic – Neko Case, A. C. Newman
2. The Fake Headlines
3. The Slow Descent into Alcoholism
4. Mystery Hours
5. Jackie – Dan Bejar
6. Letter from an Occupant – Neko Case
7. To Wild Homes – Dan Bejar, Case, Newman
8. The Body Says No
9. Execution Day – Dan Bejar
10. Centre for Holy Wars
11. The Mary Martin Show
12. Breakin’ the Law – Dan Bejar