The Exploding Hearts - 'Guitar Romantic'

The Exploding Hearts - 'Guitar Romantic'

Author: The Kings of Punk August 4, 2023 Duration: 1:23:42

In the wake of its 20th anniversary, the KINGS examine 'Guitar Romantic' by the EXPLODING HEARTS. A dawn-of-the-millenium milestone in the underground scene - and in light of its recent reissue and some retrospect articles from publications like Pitchfork and MTV News, it seemed appropriate for your hosts to give it a listen and share their thoughts. Find out what they thought on this new episode, and perhaps find an album you slept on (or an album you never heard before and don't like at all - you gotta listen to find out).


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