[3] Influences from traditional Chinese music and literature are far more prevalent on Romantic Knight than on the group's previous albums.

Liu added that "each member tries to cultivate himself in traditional Chinese culture by reading ancient poetry, playing the guqin, practicing calligraphy, and painting.

[2] The title track reflects upon and celebrates the achievements and struggles of the early pioneers of Chinese rock.

[8] The song opens with piece's main motif played on guitar, and features the Twelve Girls Band, a Chinese folk ensemble.

[12][13] On the night of the album's release, Tang Dynasty played a benefit concert to raise money for victims of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, and subsequently embarked on a tour across China, dubbed the "Knight Tour" (Chinese: 骑士之旅; pinyin: Qíshì Zhī Lǚ).