The Romantics took the essence of the late 60s Detroit scene—sincerity, irony, spontaneity, volume—and translated it to suit their own modern experience. Their image was innate; they naturally favored short hair and shorter songs and happened on the infamous red leather suits by chance. The Romantics were simple; the best of their music was a joyful affirmation, epitomized by the chanted "Hey!...uh-huh!" intro to the remarkable "That's What I Like About You," a song that still exists precisely in the moment, without before or after.
