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Age of the Understatement
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Manufacturer: Domino
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0801390018121
Label: Domino
Manufacturer: Domino
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Domino
Release Date: 2008-05-06
Studio: Domino
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The Last Shadow Puppets are Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) and Miles Kane (The Rascals). The pair were so inspired by listening to the likes of Scott Walker, early Bowie, and David Axelrod, that they recorded this album of twelve full-blooded songs, bold and brassy, full of drama, wit, and melody. The orchestration of the tracks was recorded by the 22-piece London Metropolitan Orchestra. Look for this duo on select US dates in September with full band and a large string section.
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Summary: Music at its best
Comment: One of my favorite albums of all time by one of my favorite bands of all time.
A good friend turned me onto these guys a few months ago and I can't stop listening.
Simply amazing songs... every last one of them.
Bravo.
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Summary: What an amazing talent
Comment: Several reviews previously posted cite all of the obvious direct influences - Scott Walker, Ennio Morricone, Love's "Forever Changes" and more, all valid comparisons but more importantly (taken with the Arctic Monkeys), evidence of the breadth and depth of Alex Turner's pop instincts. We could be watching a new Elvis Costello, a new Damon Albarn, a new Ray Davies...he has that much stylistic integrity, showing signs of absorbing different genres like a chameleon, has such impressive songwriting chops. I simply can't wait to see what he comes up with next, I just think that it'll be a masterful, mature work and will be the last thing we would have expected. This guy's only in his early 20's; the only artist I ever recall bursting onto the scene this young with such advanced songwriting skills was Roddy Frame.
This album manages to be grand and intimate at the same time, it flows well and has no weak song. It's easy for symphonic pop to sound overproduced, but this never falls into that trap, in fact it never loses its singer-songwriter feel, and the songs would probably all sound great if it was just him and an acoustic guitar. Possibly the best LP of 2008.
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Summary: Very clever faux 60's pop, like Dukes of Stratosphere by XTC
Comment: Yes, William up above maybe hit it spot on about there possibly not being a market in the US for this. It is more like the Brit orchestrated psych in '66 to '68, as heard on comps now like Chocolate Soup For Diabetics that feature bands such as Tintern Alley or the Insane Times compilation. Brit stuff did not sound much like American. I didn't care for most of it I've heard, but I do appreciate these guys and the authentic sound they've reconstructed.
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Summary: a great side project
Comment: This sounds very different than the Arctic Monkeys (though the emotional tone is the same) with an understated symphonic pop sound. I like it much better than the last AM release, though some of the songs aren't that great. Check out "My Mistakes Were Made For You" for a good example of how this CD sounds.
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Summary: The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age of the Understatement
Comment: The Age of the Understatement (2008, Domino) The Last Shadow Puppets' first studio album. ****
Strangely enough, this exciting album is the side project of the Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner. Rarely do "other bands" live up to or even excel past the member's main band. The Last Shadow Puppets is one of those bands. The Age of the Understatement is better than both releases by the Arctic Monkeys in every respect; the thunderous guitar riffs and drumwork, the Ennio Morricone western-feel that the album carries, the boyish yet commanding vocal performances. The tempo of the album rarely shifts, as the title track opens with galloping accolades and continues all the way through. There are occassional breaks, but the album is outstanding; it's short, sweet, and ultimately tight with only a few minor kinks.
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