On November 21, 2000, “Mint Records” label released “Mass Romantic”, the debut  New Pornographers album. It was recorded 1999 – 2000, and was produced by John Collins and David Carswell.

Personnel:

• Dan Bejar– vocals, guitar, korg synthesizer, pipe organ, wurlitzer
• Neko Case– vocals
• John Collins– bass, engineer
• Kurt Dahle– drums, vocals
• Carl Newman– vocals, korg synthesizer, pipe organ, wurlitzer
• Fisher Rose– drums
• Blaine Thurier– keyboards
• Shannon Oksanen, Bill Anderson – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Carl Newman, except where noted.

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