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Tricky one to rate! I've known and enjoyed this album since it was released in 2008, and do like it a lot. However, I was surprised to see it made a list like this. It's a great listen which has a fairly unique mix of epic orchestral music and classic mod rock. Alex Turner's voice is as excellent as ever, and particularly the first two tunes stand out. However, as a whole the album does get a tad repetitive, and doesn't hold up amongst the best few Arctic Monkeys albums. On that matter, it's interesting and very notable how this was a bridge from the first two AM albums to Humbug and it's successors. 7/10
Not only do they embrace the spaghetti westerns music vibe but the 60’s pop sound, in general. The songs are catchy, although I keep expecting a whip crack or gunshot to ring out.
Court, efficace, pétillant et énergique, parfois emballé. Influencé par les Beatles dans les arrangements vocaux?
A 1,001 albums surprise! This sounds like a mix of 1960s and modern. I liked it, and I will listen again one day.
I like this. Almost every song made it onto my liked songs. If I had to criticise one thing, it would be that every song uses basically the same formula, so it’s very similar.
As a long time fan of arctic monkeys, I enjoyed this album. Sounds a lot like their AM album.
Arctic Monkeys swagger mixed with a cool surf guitar sound and a 60s Bond swishy orchestral arrangements makes for a very fun, stylish sugar rush of an album.
Pretty great--cinematic and worth a revisit. 4 for now, but could rise ...
That Alex Turner can write a song.
interesting, kinda good
Banger
cool sounds, nothing groundbreaking
Genre: Indie Rock Just in case you didn’t have enough Alex Turner in your life, The Last Shadow Puppets are there for you. Taking his rock approach to a bigger, cinematic kind of sound, with lots of reverb and big Western-style instrumentation, this is an interesting look into what Alex truly was looking to make at the time. Not bound by the shackles of Garage and Indie Rock, but able to flesh out his ideas in more of a lush manner. Some really great stuff here, and definitely one I’ll come back to again. 4/5
8/10 - this is the first album in a while that had songs that I am planning on listening to again. I enjoyed the meeting place a lot
Good songs from a Google colab
First time hearing this album. Enjoyed it very much.
A bit less than remembered but nevertheless good.
Unmistakable Alex Turner vocals set against cinematic 60s style orchestra backdrop.
New to me. I like. 4
Enjoyed it quite a bit. Like The Arctic Monkeys with a bigger sound, but less catchy.
60s sound with frantic rich orchestration similar to Elton John’s Madman Across the Water. Time Has Come has the mellow sound of The Decembers. What excited me was how the lead singer pronounced the word again as agane. Never heard of them, but I’ll play it gain.
Favorite Songs: The Age Of The Understatement, Standing Next To Me, I Don't Like You Anymore Pretty good! I love Arctic Monkeys, and this felt like that with a bit more twang. I will say I prefer the Arctic Monkeys albums from around this time period, but it was interesting to see this side of Alex Turner. [3.5 Stars]
Great retro 70’s smooth baroque pop mixed with 60’s garage grit.
I need Alex Turner to record an audiobook or something
I really enjoyed this one. Chill rock-pop vibes to me
4 out of 5. I think people are being a little harsh in their reviews of this album. It's a fun groove.
Very cool album. A lot of it sounds like a western movie soundtrack. Entertaining. 4
4/5. Always a fan of the Arctic Monkeys so seeing Alex Turner was a good sign for me. It is definitely reminiscent of older music, pre-Beatles while still being catchy. It reaches epic proportions, like a chase on horseback while slowing down to a slow poker game. Seeing it was inspired by some movie soundtracks, that is not surprising. Overall, a pretty complex and dense album that has a lot to explore. I don't know if I loved every second of it but it was good enough to give it a great score. Best Song: The Age of the Understatement, Standing Next to Me, Only the Truth
I sort of overlooked this on release as a bit of a novelty project. I didn't dislike it, but it didn't get regular rotation and it sure as hell wasn't a patch on the Arctic Monkeys. Now after a couple of Arctic Monkeys albums that draw from similar inspiration, I'm viewing it differently. It sounds lush, the lyrics are great, and there are a few pop hooks in there. Well worth revisiting.
Hat mir sehr gefallen, ne Band die ich vorher nicht auf dem Schirm hatte
Was ein Überraschungsalbum für mich. Passiert ja nicht so häufig. 2008 dacht ich mir, kann nix geiles bei rumkommen. Aber ich liebe die Stimme vom Arctic Monkey Sänger, gepaart mit diesem geilen Rocksound. Trifft genau meinen Geschmack. Kommt mit in meine Rotation. 5 Sterne
its okay
This is arctic monkeys in the age of indiana jones
Dang what a surprise. I've never heard of this supergroup combo before, but they are all talented in their own right. Great throwback 60s cinematic British rock album. -mitona
Best Song: Standing Next To Me. Loved the rolling rhythm on this one. Worst Song: The Chamber. Not terrible, but just a bit too ordinary. Overall: Alex Turner just has such a lovely voice. There is a wonderful energy throughout the album. really enjoyed it and will definitely be coming back to listen to it.
Great album. As an Arctic Monkeys fan, this hits those buttons, but with some extra suave thrown in from like, french cinema soundtracks and Scott Walker. I liked it a lot and listened through it twice, and am ready to listen again. 4/5
I was listening to a lot of Arctic Monkeys in the early days of the band, and yet I somehow missed this? What the hell was I doing?
Never knew Alex Turner was a part of this project. Very orchestral arrangements, with an in your face movie soundtrack sound rather than as background embellishments. Gives a very 60's pop song feel with the organs and drum style and a reverby tambourine. Some tuba here and there. Vocal delivery still very arctic monkeys-esque but lyrics have more depth (akin to some AM releases that would come later) . Understated acoustic guitars throughout - not a strum along type album and when there are electric guitar sounds they are dark, echoing out of a tunnel. Overall, this album isn't an understatement, but a grandiose embracing of 60's baroque pop, epic movie soundtracks, and orchestral romanticism.
Better than I thought it would be. A fun listen.
Reliable Alex Turner! Enjoyable throughout. Not as good as Arctic Monkeys though.
The lead singer's voice reminds me of something I can't place. I'm liking the first song so far though. I'm really liking this album. The back half of the album isn't as good as the first half. It's not awful, but worse. The back half, particularly I Don't Like You Anymore and In My Room, sounds like the soundtrack to the Haunted Mansion with slightly creepy organ music, Psycho-esque violins and the vocals. Kind of a Paolo Nutini vibe to this, same time frame. Time Has Come Again is a good song to end the album on.
Ah yes - Mr Turner and Mr Kane are here and they've bought the '60s with them. This album is the soundtrack to a film which both never existed but also always has. Stylish, vibrant and melancholic with bursts of manic energy. Favourite tracks: The Meeting Place, Age Of The Understatement, Standing Next To Me
A pretty cool retro vibe with their sound. Overall really fun album
It's an interesting album. Lots of retro elements. The opening track has a definite spaghetti-western feel and the next couple tracks have a 60's pop thing going on, complete with strings and occasional brass. These songs would have felt at home in the 60s scenes in the movie "Last Night In Soho". This is a pretty impressive modernization of the style. It doesn't sound like they're just doing interpolations of songs from back then. There's a surprising authenticity to it, while still being modern. 4 stars
There's something I love about grandiosity in pop music, when a song is really pushed over the top into something much larger than itself. This is particularly and especially the cash when a symphony (or orchestra) is involved: my favorite Metallica album **is** S&M, and I am rather fond of those releases where the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra adds new accompaniment to old Elvis and Beach Boys songs. So when I say I like this album, please note that it has nothing to do with the actual lyrics. I tried giving them a chance — honestly, I did. After a while, though, I just couldn't pay attention to them any longer. They're... Fine. A little wordy and capital P "Poetic" like I imagine most indie rock lyrics are (one of the guys from Arctic Monkeys does make up one of the trio that made this album, after all), but I'm not gonna knock it for that. Like I said, after a bit, I barely paid attention. They faded into the background while what I was really here for came to the forefront: the scale. I cannot recall the last album I've listened to that attempted this level of grandiosity and (I know the Internet has diluted the use of this word, but I do truly mean it) epicness. The opening track is straight-up a piece of Spaghetti Western score with modern lyrics laid overtop. It's kind of remarkable to behold. Like... Dang, y'know? I feel like I should be watching a cowboy played by an Italian and dubbed into English streak across the desert; not listening to Alex Turner sing about... Whatever. Something relatable to a young adult, I'm sure. I suppose the only thing I can really knock this album for, given how I listened to it, anyway, is just a true sense of "Why should I specifically listen to this?" With a lot of albums that play on other sounds, I can always pinpoint something about them that makes it unique to the artist. Take Harry Nilsson, for example — a lot of his works sounds Beatlesesque, but with how he jumps between genres and styles, and with his harmonies and witty lyrics, I wouldn't be able to say it's anybody else's work. Meanwhile, I'm sure if I took lyrics into factor I wouldn't be able to say this sounded like anyone else, but given how little I noticed them, it does make me wonder: why **should** I put on this in lieu of the Sergio Leone scores and Scott Walker albums they're imitating? And don't get me wrong, they do it incredibly well — take the album without a year and I don't think you'd be able to guess that it was released in 2008. But ultimately, I don't know; I feel like I could find any number of older albums that did this sound and I'd probably return to them a number of times first before I came back to this. Still, for what it's going for, it does it very well, and I can hardly give it any guff for that. Besides, it deserves at least a little credit that I should probably be listening to more Spaghetti Western scores and pre-psychedelic 60's mod pop. So I can't tell you that it entirely blew me away, nor that I even think it's all that essential for anyone to hear... Yeah, I enjoyed myself, and that's no understatement. (And seriously, this is completely unrelated, my taste for "epic music" is why "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" has always been one of my favorite Aerosmith songs. It's so stupid and cheesy and over-the-top... Aaah, it's so good.)
Some nice symphonic pop tracks on here. 4.5 bumped down to 4.
Okay, so the album artwork and the beginning of the first song screamed 70s but I looked at the year and it said 2008... Overall, this was a very nice album and the vibes that I get are similar to what Arctic Monkeys has. UPDATE - turns out that both bands have the same frontman, Alex Turner, so that explains a lot. Overall, there are some songs that are a bit mid, but there is no empiness in the songs - each beat is very well filled up with sound.
Side project time! There aren't a ton of side projects on this list, but I guess The Last Shadow Puppets is one of them. This is a supergroup of sorts, with a few notable musicians forming it. The two most notable people involved here are Miles Kane of... some bands I've never heard of before, and Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys. Now, I happened to thoroughly enjoy the Arctic Monkeys album on the list, so I at least had it in my head that this album here would have some good qualities to it. I wasn't excited to listen to this per se. I don't really think this album or group has enough of an impact to warrant inclusion on this list. However, I was certainly not dreading this listen. I mean, it can't get much worse than that album from the Streets that I just got! Fortunately, I got pretty much exactly what I wanted: a solid album with things to praise that somewhat appeals to me. That's basically all I wanted from this. There's not a ton of Arctic Monkeys overlap that I noticed in terms of sound, at least not in comparison to what I've heard. That's okay. As much as I loved their debut album, I'm not in a desperate need for more of that style or anything. This album's style is pretty cool, albeit in a different way. Sometimes it sounds like something from a James Bond movie, other times it kind of sounds like a cowboy movie, other times it just sounds cool. I am definitely noticing a feel to this album that is pretty theatrical overall. I like it. The writing's alright. Nothing that's crazy good, but nothing bad either. It does the job. The vocals are pretty alright. Alex Turner's voice was the thing that appealed the least to me in WPSIATWIN, but I think it's grown on me over time. It sounded good there and sounds good here. Miles Kane's voice is similarly good. There's nothing particularly special about this album, and I probably wouldn't include it in my own 1001 albums list, but it's a perfectly harmless inclusion that doesn't exactly upset me or even baffle me. It's not going to rock anybody's socks off, but it won't hurt anyone either. Solid album. Light 4/5.
I liked this, as I'm a suckered for 60s mod stuff. 4/5
"This sounds like the Arctic Monkeys with a 60s mod rock feel" - was the first thought I had when I started listening to this album. Turns out that's exactly what it is, and, well, I like both those things and I like this album. 4⭐️
This was so unexpectedly fun! It felt like the soundtrack to a kooky mystery movie.
Quite liked this, catchy songs but they do repeat the title in lyrics a lot. Good energy and range too
Really, really fun album. 4.5/5
Semana particular en Argentina y hoy miércoles la recibo con éste proyecto de Alex Turner y otros muchachos. Con un tono más darkie, es quizás un adelanto de las búsquedas musicales futuras del Mono Ártico. Sexi, oscuro, es un disco lleno de temazos. Muchas gracias y hasta mañana.
Este grupo debería volver, qué fantasía lo que hicieron juntos Miles Kane y Alex Turner. Y el propio Miles luego ha tenido, quizás, menos reconocimiento mainstream, pero el tío es un currante de lo suyo y además con un estilo muy marcado y definido. Ambos mezclaron sus personalidades musicales sin predominar demasiado uno sobre otro, de forma equilibrada, sobresaliente y muy interesante.
I only wish Arctic Monkeys would've gone further in this direction on their future albums. /s Seriously though, once this album gets going, it really doesn't stop. There's a complex simplicity to the arrangements here that, while we certainly got a lot of in the mid to late aughts, feels like was all too fleeting. And people certainly don't talk enough about TLSP.
Que surpresa agradável! As primeiras faixas do álbum The Age Of The Understatement, da banda The Last Shadow Puppets, não me chamaram muita atenção. No entanto, conforme o disco avançava, ele foi ficando cada vez melhor — e curiosamente, o som me soava familiar, como algo que eu já conhecia, mas não conseguia identificar. Depois de uma breve pesquisa, descobri que o álbum conta com a participação do vocalista do Arctic Monkeys, uma das minhas bandas favoritas. A conexão fez todo sentido. Um álbum excelente, sem dúvida. Nota: 4,5.
really great sound from alex turner
This album somehow feels older than it is, in a good way. It's very dramatic and still stylish. Favorite track: "My Mistakes Were Made For You"
Great 60’s pastiche. Called to mind Scott Walker amongst others. An album I’m seriously thinking of adding to my collection
I enjoyed it, it's similar genre-wise to my normal tastes and I'd listen again. I recognised the voice of the Arctic Monkeys guy immediately, lol.
An early indication of the direction of travel of Arctic Monkeys would subsequently take and not a bad effort. The title track is immense and a few of the others are great too although if anything they are too short. The album has a great cinematic feel and in places hits the mark although give me fake tales of San Francisco any day!
Arctic Monkeys meet libertines Enjoyed
don't know if this is actually good, but I gotta give this at least 4 stars because it would be so much my shit had I discovered this in 2008. exactly what 17-year-old would've loved. and you know what I still kind of loved it!
Never heard of this group before but this is really good
Never heard of these guys before, it's radical!
Having just watched submarine and listened to Alex Turners album, maybe I am just primed for his voice but I loved this
Nice kinda dark, rocky, sometimes epic vibe to it.
Pretty similar to arctic monkeys but a good description from Apple made me realize it has a touch of western
Very solid indie rock which is unsurprising considering the lineup (several songs are similar to Arctic Monkeys). It does feel like something is missing from the album though. I'm not sure if it's the drums or vocals, but the songs feel like they're supposed to have more energy than they do. Calm Like You was my favorite song from the bunch
Enjoyed
Not my cup of tea enjoyed this one more my cup tea 🙂
Väldigt dramatisk musik. Fast bra är det.
Scoring this 3 seems stingy but 4 seems to much. The songs are really well written and the music is great but it gets pretty samey… 4
Cool retro vibe, short album. Would listen again
The titular song has strong Knights of cydonia vibes... Pretty good! All in all; might add them to a playlist. 4/5
I didn’t know about this Arctic Monkeys spin off! Some tracks were a bit forgettable, but I mostly enjoyed it
3.75/5 This is a hard one to rate. Big fan of Alex turner and especially the arctic monkeys, so I was of course very excited when this one came on the list, since I only listened to it once some time ago. I like the sound and feel of the album, but still it feels like something is missing. Still I keep listening, enjoying it and hearing different things every time. No favourite song because nothing really stood out but together it works quitte well.
## **In-Depth Review of *The Age of the Understatement* by The Last Shadow Puppets** Released in April 2008, *The Age of the Understatement* marked the debut of The Last Shadow Puppets, a supergroup formed by Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) and Miles Kane (The Rascals). Produced by James Ford and featuring orchestral arrangements by Owen Pallett performed by the London Metropolitan Orchestra, the album is a stylistic departure from the artists' previous indie rock ventures. It explores symphonic pop, baroque pop, and cinematic influences, drawing heavily from 1960s French pop, film scores, and artists like Scott Walker and Ennio Morricone[1][2]. ### **Lyrics** The lyrics on *The Age of the Understatement* showcase a significant shift in Alex Turner's songwriting compared to his work with Arctic Monkeys. Turner and Kane craft narratives that are less grounded in contemporary cynicism and more imbued with old-school romance and melodrama. Tracks like "Calm Like You" and "Separate and Ever Deadly" delve into themes of heartbreak and relationship breakdowns with poetic flair. For example, "Summertime made promises it knew it couldn’t keep" in "Calm Like You" reflects bittersweet nostalgia[5]. Turner's wit remains intact but takes on a more opaque quality, as seen in "My Mistakes Were Made for You," where regret intertwines with grandeur. Kane's contributions add aggression and emotional depth, particularly in tracks like "Separate and Ever Deadly," where he sings with piercing intensity about lost connections[2][5]. ### **Music** Musically, the album is a lush tapestry of influences. It blends mid-60s orchestral pop with elements of spaghetti western soundtracks. The titular opening track sets the tone with sweeping strings reminiscent of James Bond themes. This cinematic grandeur continues throughout the album, with standout moments like "Standing Next to Me," which features infectious choruses backed by dramatic orchestration[2][3]. The production incorporates mariachi drum beats, tremolo guitars, Hammond organs, and rapid acoustic strums to create a retro yet timeless sound. Tracks such as "In My Room" highlight the orchestration's central role in creating atmospheric depth, while songs like "Only the Truth" elegantly fuse classical arrangements with modern rock sensibilities[1][2]. ### **Production** James Ford's production is meticulously crafted, balancing grandeur with intimacy. Owen Pallett's orchestral arrangements are pivotal to the album's DNA, elevating it beyond typical indie rock fare. The London Metropolitan Orchestra brings these compositions to life with precision, adding layers of drama and sophistication to tracks like "Meeting Place" and "Time Has Come Again"[1][2]. Ford's drumming provides rhythmic energy that complements the cinematic scope of the album. The production avoids overindulgence despite its ambitious scale, maintaining a cohesive sound throughout its relatively brief runtime of 35 minutes[4]. ### **Themes** The album explores themes of love, loss, nostalgia, and emotional turmoil through both its lyrics and music. Relationships are central to many tracks—whether reflecting on their demise ("Separate and Ever Deadly") or lamenting personal mistakes ("My Mistakes Were Made for You"). There is also an overarching sense of longing for an era characterized by grandiose musical storytelling[2][5]. The closing track, "Time Has Come Again," strips back the orchestration for an acoustic farewell that feels intimate yet sobering—a poignant conclusion to an emotionally charged journey[2]. ### **Influence** *The Age of the Understatement* stands out as a bold reinvention of retro styles for a modern audience. Its homage to 1960s pop music and cinematic scores reinvigorated interest in these genres within indie circles. While it may not surpass Arctic Monkeys' best work in terms of cultural impact, it demonstrated Turner's versatility as an artist and brought Miles Kane into greater prominence[4]. Critics have noted its influence on subsequent projects by both artists—Turner’s later Arctic Monkeys albums incorporated more elaborate arrangements—and Kane’s solo work leaned into similar dramatic stylings[4]. ### **Pros** 1. **Ambitious Soundscape**: The orchestral arrangements are stunning and elevate the album beyond standard indie rock. 2. **Cinematic Quality**: Tracks like "The Age of the Understatement" feel like they could score a film. 3. **Strong Lyrics**: Turner’s songwriting showcases maturity while retaining his signature wit. 4. **Consistency**: Despite its experimental nature, the album maintains cohesion across its runtime. 5. **Timeless Appeal**: The retro influences are well-executed without feeling dated. ### **Cons** 1. **Derivative Influences**: Some critics felt it leaned too heavily on past styles without enough originality. 2. **Vocals**: While effective for conveying emotion, neither Turner nor Kane exhibit exceptional vocal prowess. 3. **Limited Accessibility**: Fans expecting Arctic Monkeys-style indie rock may find this departure less engaging. 4. **Uneven Depth**: While singles like "Standing Next to Me" shine brightly, some deeper cuts lack memorability. 5. **Short Runtime**: At just over 35 minutes, some listeners might wish for more material. ### **Conclusion** *The Age of the Understatement* is an ambitious debut that successfully reinvents retro styles for contemporary audiences while showcasing Turner and Kane’s artistic growth. Its cinematic production and emotionally resonant lyrics make it a compelling listen despite minor shortcomings such as derivative influences or uneven track strength. Ultimately, this album serves as both a tribute to an era of grand musical storytelling and a bold statement from two artists unafraid to explore new creative territories.
The last two songs of the record were the highlight for me. Beautiful arrangements and singing. Lots of genuine emotion. Overall, pleasing to listen to. Enjoyed listening to some more modern rock music, which isn’t my usual.
ohh, didn't expect to like this but I did an interesting mix of rock and country, and a bit of indie
Never heard of them, but this is a solid one, especially the first few songs
I liked this, nice energy.
This era of britpop was amazing, with this album being one of the pinacles of that era
Love The Last Shadow Puppets and I love Arctic Monkeys, so this was a nice surprise to have come up. Dare I say better than their other album
I didn't know anything about this project going in, but I was really pleasantly surprised. Well crafted chamber pop/rock.
Arctic Monkeys but less stadium alt rock and more intricate indie
Ah this was a good listen from the height of indie days! Enjoyed it. Good fun
time has come again to give another four stars and not explain why
Fantastic!
Um.... wow i really like this. Yeehaw.
Such a good vibe. I came into this cold with no expectations, and was bopping and dancing within the first couple of songs. It's an early 60s movie vibe, redone for the modern ear. More like Kingsman The Secret Service than James Bond. Groovy baby
Thought it sounded very similar to Arctic Monkeys, turns out it's Alex Turner so of course it does.
Totally new for me. Love the lush orchestrations and sonic urgency.
I might be eating my words by the end of this list but as far as I can tell there are no albums from the bands of the members of this supergroup. Does that just mean they are like the power rangers? Anyway, this is quite a fun album and certainly worth a few more listens. Faves: the title track, In My Room
I gave this a couple of spins when it came out but haven't revisited it since. Yeah, it's a decent listen - Arctic Monkeys doing a retro. Probably not gonna seek it out any time soon again, but wouldn't object to it being put on. Fave tracks - "Separate and Ever Deadly" and "I Don't Like You Anymore"
8/10 Favorite Tracks: Title Track, My Mistakes Were Made For You, Black Paint Least Favorite Tracks: None
Very good album. It has a retro feel. While all the songs were good, I really liked the "Meeting Place" for the images and emotions it evokes.
Zelo kul indie chill oasis vibe
I like the vibe of this album, lots of callbacks to the 1950s and 1960s with the bombastic production chock-full of string arrangements and reverb. All in all a pleasant listen, did not feel like skipping anything.
This album was an understatement
It's my first listen since a decade..and it still sounds unique and a very good album. A homage to mid-1960s music, the lush arrangements, the soundtrack/spaghetti western vibes, the songwriting are all great. No album has sounded quite like this since it was released. Alex Turner was the most creative in these years, and together with Miles Kane they made one of the best indie albums in the 00s.
Good stuff. Hadn't heard of this band before. Would listen again.
some good stuff here might relisten at some point
I couldn’t tell whether I liked this or not. I think I did?
Feel like a mix of late 60s/early 70s rock, with a bit of psychedelics. I wish the vocals were a bit more baritone and less nasally, but they work. Really nice use of a string section in some of the songs that gives them a theatric feel.
I thought this sounded like The Arctic Monkeys. Love it.
First listen. Impressed by this one.
Strings and James Bond vibes
Better than I remember it being. Although I'd still rather listen to Scott Walker than 00s indie northerners copying him.
Alex Turner's voice works really well for this 60's style production. Very glad to have learned about this album.
Needs some more listens to form a true opinion, but definitely interested to hear more.
Pretty cool stuff. I hear lots of Mod influence (I think anyway). Definitely going to listen a few times.
I really liked what I heard of this album. I don’t get all the way through it and was distracted on what I did hear of it. I hearted one song from here and will go back to listen to it again on good headphones and when I can focus on it.
When you have trouble choosing between the James Bond soundtrack and that old Killers album. I respect what they are doing here. “Calm Like You” was my favorite on first listen.
Enjoyed it very much
Worth an extra listen
This was a pretty good Arctic Monkeys album. You just can’t take Alex Turner out of the band, you can give it a different name, but it’s still kinda the same. Liked a bunch of songs tho. Low 4
This is the album that has most felt like an episode of Thunderbirds in all the best ways. Favourite track: My Mistakes Were Made For You.
When the Arctic Monkeys were selected to compose the score for a lost James Bond film.
The indie sleaze vibe is strong with this one. And then I realised it’s the same vocalist from the Arctic Monkeys. Quite fun and a bit dramatic with some light orchestral flourishes.
This was a huge surprise to me. Favorite Worst Nightmare by the Arctic Monkeys was in constant rotation when I was in college. The CD never left my car. And yet I had no idea there was another band... This isn't as good as the other band but now I have a lot of new shit to listen to. And I'll be listening to this again.
Mi piace, si distinguono molto i componenti originali
It's good but not perfect. It deserves its place for its interesting twist of indie music with a vintage 60s feel
Decent
I'm not usually crazy about supergroups but this one really works for me. I'm a big Arctic Monkeys fan and TLSP really sounds like Arctic Monkeys but more epic and cinematic. Great album.
Considering I like but don't love the Arctic Monkeys, I wasn't stoked about the Last Shadow Puppets' The Age Of The Understatement. I tend to feel Arctic Monkeys' music is a bit one note. But color me impressed! I heard great variety, bops, catchy lyrics. Every song was a hit with me. I probably liked the songs with a mysterious tone the most, but there were no bad songs. In truth, this album sounds like it's from the seventies. I'm reminded of a lot of other seventies bands who tried to create pop music, but the Last Shadow Puppets made it sound way better. While most of this album is pop, I heard similarities with rock and psychedelia.
Jolly, ok but nothing special
There's something retro about this. I feel like this is something I could hear in a Tarantino movie. And it's nice.
Surprised to see it on this list. Really like the Arctic monkeys and this is a good extension from Alex Turner. It did get weaker near the end. Might listen to the whole album again sometime
I didn't know they existed!!! Kept saying this dude sounds JUST like Alex Turner from Arctic Monkeys (LOVE) and ha ha guess what it's him with another band - read up, love the sound and that I can hear the Smiths somewhere in there as well as a load of other stuff. Loved it nice new discovery
- 9/12 songs added to main playlist - Completely blind listen - The Age Of The Understatement pulls you in - Has kind of a vintage sound - Can hear the 1960s influence - So aggressively British - Maybe I will have to try Arctic Monkeys - A little bit abrasive, but this doesn’t take away from it - Favorite song: In My Room
A surprise to be sure but a welcome one. Much enjoyed
I remember buying this album on CD in a sale. It was more a punt rather than a must have largely down to its cheap price. I’ve found that the more I have listened and got used to it the more I like it. My son who is a big Arctic Monkeys fan heard a track from the album which had randomly come up on a shuffle play. He thought I was playing an unknown Monkeys track which told me where the biggest influence on this album came from. A good album which I’m glad is in my collection and as a bonus at a bargain price. 4/5 3/11/24
Alex Turner solo project goes surprisingly hard.
Begon leuk, toch een beetje meh weet niet. 3.5
Doesn’t sound like 2008 to me. Nice beats. Makes sense this was from the arctic monkeys
Rasant und üppig produziert. Erinnert an die Orchesterlastigen 60er und 70er. Hat mir damals schon gefallen, es ist wie in der Mode. Alles kommt wieder - irgendwann
A nice side project or experiment from some accomplished musicians. It was a good listen, and I'm here for more of these kinds of albums I haven't heard before in this project.
-love this actually, never really listened to Arctic Monkeys or anything but the vocals are a standout on here. Every song sounded like an entire new experience due to the genre blending, which is good because a lot of pop rock albums are guilty of sounding too “samey” imo -Favorites are The Age Of The Understatement, Only The Truth, and My Mistakes Were Made For You
I still have yet to really listen to this band too much (sorry Steve) so this is exciting! The overall sound to me is like a more orchestral and at times epic Arctic Monkeys. Put some strings and a bass clarinet on some AM tracks and try that on for size! It's a cool idea because Arctic Monkeys are incredible- easily one of my favorite bands ever... so taking their sound and adding something like orchestral elements is definitely right up my alley. This is really the output of someone saying "hey Alex Turner make us the next James Bond theme song, but make it a whole album". It's suave, it's cool, it's badass, it has a little bit of everything: high energy moments, short vignettes, huge epic shouts, and quiet smokey parts. The only thing that irks me a bit is that it doesn't have the Arctic Monkey's big guitar riffs, but that's kind of the whole point of doing a different band- so that you can try some other stuff. If this did have those guitar parts then it would sound way too much like AM. Solid 4/5.
Fine, pleasant enough. Not sure what more I got from this than the first Alex Turner album on this list. Did there really need to be two of his albums on this list? Is he that special of an artist?
вот я ждал залупы от этой супергруппы, т.к. участники её представители индюшатины нулевых. а её я не котирую, обезьян арктических тем более. но бля такой альбом и спокойный и буйный и скрипочка и в целом мне понравилось. даже что то из трусов вывалилось
call me a cornball, i don't care: spaghetti western kicks ass. i think a twangy guitar makes all the difference in western movie and i am glad i am not alone in realizing this. going into this, i felt a bit apprehensive. the hype around the Arctic Monkeys and Alex Turner's body of work has been the most omnipresent and bafflingly large of its kind; AM fans are the Swifties of indie rock. consider me pleasantly surprised when i find that Turner's voice broadly suits the tracks here and assists an incredibly unique Morricone-meets-Bacharach atmosphere for the project. i'm a bit sad he didn't stick with this band more, but i can understand this being a "when we have time on our schedules" project -- we all love spaghetti western, but we don't love it THAT much. or at least, most of us don't. don't speak for me, i won't speak for you.
This album has many impressive elements - the production, the pace, the instrumentation, the genre melding, all good stuff. I had never heard of this album before and left impressed. So high energy, until they decide to slow it down the last two tracks. Cool stuff.
Based in the dumb name and the picture I thought I was going to hate this. But it was a very nice surprise. Rounded up and on the start for not being dumb.
This was new to me. An enjoyable listen. Forgot all about the Arctic Monkeys. Time for a revisit.
I'm surprised I missed this album and had never heard of this "supergroup." I am a huge Arctic Monkeys fan, so I really dug this. Kind of a duet-style pop rock album. Good front-to-back.
Cool and smoky with high-quality production and some strong melodies. Quite unorthodox but in a welcome way. I’m no Scott Walker fan, but I can hear and even appreciate his influence on this album. Best song: Standing Next to Me
Alex Turner is a god. Ez 4.5
Nice album! Always good to hear Alex Turner's voice. There's some real good song in it!
"The Age of the Understatement" is the debut studio album by English supergroup the Last Shadow Puppets. The bandmembers included Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane (the Rascals) and James Ford (producer). Symphonic pop, pop rock and baroque pop are Wiki-listed genres and they fit pretty well. Those particular styles were a deviation from the more rock-oriented (at that time) Arctic Monkeys and the Rascals. The album was produced by bandmember Ford and the orchestral composition and arrangements were done by Owen Pallett. The album had generally positive reviews and, commercially, hit #1 in the UK and #111 in the US. A grand symphonic open greets us in the title song "The Age of the Understatement." A galloping beat begins with layered vocals by Turner and Kane. This has very much a movie soundtrack vibe. It's about a romantic break-up. "Standing Next to Me" begins with a bass, drumbeat and acoustic guitar. Strings in the background. They've gone into Scott Walker and Love 60's territory. The guy has a girlfriend who wants somebody else. in "The Chamber," Kane's backing vocals recall the Zombies. A slower song with strings. "Only the Truth" has a start-stop-start. Horns including a tuba create a spy-movie atmosphere. "My Mistakes Were Made for You" really sounds like what the Artctic Monkeys have done on their last few albums. A slow pace, aslashing guitar backed abd strings, definitely encroaching into lounge music. Quite a compelling song with nice string and horn arrangements. It's about getting famous while in a relationship and following the crowd. Well, Turner and Kane accomplished their goal of creating a 60's Scott Walker-type album. With the excellent orchestral composition and arrangements by Pallett, they also got their movie soundtrack atmosphere they were seeking. With the songs two and a half to four minutes, no song wore out their welcome. This is a fast-paced album. It's also an album I enjoyed quite a bit. I like 60's Scott Walker and the last few Arctic Monkey albums have grown on me. If you're a baroque pop fan, they'll be plenty to like here.
yea this is cool and vibey. Black Plant is cool.
When using an orchestra, it's always a fine balance before it turns into kitsch. And I think this album does balance the line particularly well. It is still showing off that 1960's British sound combined with the 2000's Indie Rock, without tipping over. The album also feels quite laid-back, even with the immense speed of some of the songs. I thoroughly enjoyed it.,
I enjoyed this album, it was a great listen to accompany my morning walk. It also just made me feel good, it has that old school sound to it but didn’t feel dated. Plus they ended the album beautifully, well done!
3.5/5
I wish The Last Shadow Puppets had continued releasing albums, even if it was only every eight years. The Alex Turner/Miles Kane collaboration is just really, really good.
Luckily this is from 2008 when Alex Turner still cared enough to make music with some excitement and energy. Though it's more of a baroque-pop thing than what the Arctic Monkeys were, it's a lot of fun and the added instrumentation keeps it interesting. A tight half an hour or so.
This is pretty cute. Never heard of them. There’s quality here. Good vocals, good production, nice music. Not too pop, not gimmicky. Just good solid music. Me likey. Feels like the kind of band that would play at The Roadhouse in Twin Peaks. Can’t find anything bad to say about this. Good stuff. 4/5
actually really cool. like if dispatch was british and liked big theatrical compositions
some good songs on here - a bit too arctic monkeys sounding at times but otherwise some good tracks
# Playlist track - The Age Of the Understatement # Notes - Never heard of it before, even though I really like the Arctic Monkeys. - Found it enjoyable over all. Interesting tracks, especially in the opening tracks. Loses some steam midway though and end up on a somewhat disappointing ending. - Very cool movi-esque instrumentals everywhere.
Interesting feels dated but modern. Great voice
Very good!
I found this very interesting to listen too, had a weird kinda rock meets 60s vibe, a tad moody but overall it captured my attention
Favorite Track: The Meeting Place
Good punk rock
It's like Ennio Moriconi produced an album with Jake Bugg singing in front of Tom Jones' band. Wild man; wild. Maybe a bit theatrical. But wild.
Great throwback album! Curious to see how this compares to the Arctic Monkeys album on the list.
Production is great, vocals are great. Rockin out!
Good stuff! I think i like this better than his Arctic Monkeys stuff. The use of orchestral instruments was great
Was kinda feeling this
A really approach easy to enjoy Arctic Monkeys sound. A bit less aggressive, but it sounds like smooth british rock with quite a few solid songs. The first 3 stand out the most, and there is a bit of it all blending together, but enjoyable from start to finish.
No idea this was Alex Turners second band.
Much better than expected! TLSP are a band I've seen live but I think at Reading? Either way I wasn't really ready for this level of crooner music whilst I was anticipating arctic monkeys (even post AM). One to return to as it was quite a distracted listen but had enough to warrant a revisit!
This was a nice surprise, a bit of baroque northern British supergroup pop, will listen again for sure
4. I like!
An orchestra and the Arctic Monkeys guy! What a pleasant surprise. Heard him for the first time on Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not earlier in this project. I said at the time that it grew on me. Can now confirm that it has grown farther (I would give it a 5 now). Curious to see if I have the same thoughts about this James Bond feeling bad boy down the line.
I imagine if the Arctic Monkeys recorded an album in the 60s it would have sounded like this. Some Beatles influences along with surf guitar and garage sounds. Don’t love the echo on all the vocals but I do like the use of strings and horns.
Its good, but I played an arctic monkeys album straight after and it doesnt compare
This one started off rough for me but by the end I really liked it. For the first couple songs I felt the lyrics were too heavy or something for the melody...it just didn't flow right to me. But after that it really felt right.
This album really starts off at a gallop and doesn’t let up. Super awesome rock and roll, enjoyed it a lot!
Wow, wasn’t expecting this type of songwriting or lush production from this mashup of British indie pop artists. It brought the 60s Burt Bacharach vibe in good way.
I really enjoyed the cinematic quality of this record. The orchestrations were very impressive.
Neither knew the band nor had ever heard one of the songs. So this was a positive surprise. Very nice.
This is way better than the Arctic Monkeys, and I don’t actually mind the Arctic Monkeys!
moderner alt klingender Britpop
Now this album, I SEE why it’s on this list. The sounds and instruments and melodies sounded fresh. A mix of country, rock, and jazz. All very cool. I was getting James Bond from the brass and intensity. Lots of fun, I would listen to this again.
I definitely enjoyed this album. It’s basically a Neo-Psychedelia album with elements of an old western movie score.
Absolutely love this album from the first time I heard it
YouTube music opened up with just the EP and as I listened to that I thought it reminded me a bit of Arctic Monkeys, and as I was checking to make sure this wasn't just 4 songs, I saw it was the same singer. So that makes the comparison pretty good! I do like this album better than the AM debut I had a week or two ago. A few of these tracks really get that heavy accent and I'm not a fan of that, but good overall. Favorite track "The age of the understatement" 4/5
I mean, I like pretty much everything Alex Turner puts out. It was a good album. Will listen to again. 4/5
- Ich liebe einfach die Stimme von Alex Turner - Mir hat das Album echt gut gefallen - Durch die Instrumentierung hat mein ein sehr filmisches Gefühl, teilweise komme ich mir vor wie in einem abgefahrenen Arctic Monkeys Feature mit Ennio Moriccone - Ich lese normalerweise keine Kritiken von unserer Gruppe, bevor ich meine Kritik schreibe, habe es hier aber mal getan. Und ich muss dir hier entschieden wiedersprechen @sunny. Vorhersehbar finde ich hier wirklich kaum einen Song… also ich kann verstehen, dass man das Album mitunter irgendwie eintönig empfindet - aber Vorhersehbarkeit kann man dem Album mMn echt nicht vorwerfen - Finde das Album jetzt nach erstmaligem Hören insgesamt ziemlich einzigartig und mir würden nicht so viele Referenzen einfallen, die so sind, wie The Age Of The Understatement Rating: 3,75
- Mega Album, in dem aber kein Track komplett raussticht, als Gesamtwerk fand ich es aber echt hammer - Coole Musik auch, um Filmszenen zu untermalen habe ich das Gefühl
First time listening to this band Really great 60,s feel about some tracks. I really enjoyed this album.
lol it’s good. Can’t really be bad
Like the harmony between the two singers it starts slow but tricks you and speeds up giving it less of a pop and closer to an alternative feel Favorite tracks: calm like you, my mistakes were made for you Least favorite: black plant 3.9/5 I’ll give it a 4
Cool (5,5/6)
Some great tracks on this album, love anything alex turner touches
Ooh this is good! It’s like an inbetween sound from early Arctic Monkeys to the full shift to lounge music. Like this a lot and will add to my rotatio !
Arctic Monkey slay! But on a real note very slay album. Love the string section absolutely mothered on every song. Loved the old Wild West, Rodriguez vibes!
Alex Turner's voice is so distinctive that this just feels like more Arctic Monkeys. There weren't really any stand out tracks. It was all just decent easy listening.
Arctic monkeys if they weren’t so weird 3/4****
Nothing very stand out but really easy to listen to
Never heard of this band, but the music is intriguing. It's a modern take on 60s pop and psychedelic music, and it works surprisingly well. Listening to this was a breeze. That's what I'm here for. 4/5
There's something irresistible about the Humbug-era Alex Turner in combination with James Bond themes. An enjoyable time capsule with stellar tracks like the title track, 'Standing Next To Me', and 'My Mistakes Were Made For You'
7/10
cool. never heard before.
Missed this when it originally came out. Pleasantly surprised!
I remember when the title song and the video for it came out and I was absolutely enthralled by it. The rest of the album lives up to that, and it was a joy to run through.
This is pretty good, I liked it but after I listened to it I was like…well is this it??? It’s great though 4/5
Gave it a fairer listen, actually enjoyed!
Still an OK album, but I would say Car is a much better album. score in 2008: 7/10 score in 2023: 7/10
My initial reaction was "this is pretty good. They remind me of the Arctic Monkeys." Turns out that's because one of these dudes is also an Arctic Monkey.
Really good. As good as the Arctic Monkeys songs I know in one well curated album.
Fun! Didn’t know this AM orchestral side project even existed, but the instrumentals are great and I’m a fan of Alex’s earlier vocal delivery. The Meeting Place was a standout for me.
Nice group, this first album is really good.
01) The Age of the Understatement - 9,5 02) Standing Next to Me - 9,5 03) Calm Like You - 7,5 04) Separate and Ever Deadly - 8,0 05) The Chamber - 8,5 06) Only the Truth - 7,5 07) My Mistakes Were Made for You - 9,5 08) Black Plant - 8,0 09) I Don't Like You Anymore - 8,0 10) In My Room - 7,0 11) Meeting Place - 8,5 12) Time Has Come Again - 8,0 TOTAL: 8,29 (83/100) Staaanding next to meee, staaanding next to mee... Very good album, but I'm saving highest marks for the Arctic Monkeys.
Basically Arctic Monkeys
Enjoyable.
This is pretty cute. Never heard of them. There’s quality here. Good vocals, good production, nice music. Not too pop, not gimmicky. Just good solid music. Me likey. Feels like the kind of band that would play at The Roadhouse in Twin Peaks. Can’t find anything bad to say about this. Good stuff.
this is megan :) i would let alex turner spit on me
Alex Turner you will always be famous.
Good album. Reminds me of 70's Bond film music, but with a hint of grunge/garage rock. Might want to give this one another listen.
wow what a surprise! i had no idea this album was on the list. TLSP is required listening for any Arctic Monkeys fan in my opinion. it’s clear that this group gave Alex permission to try new things, and he was able to bring that into AM (see the orchestration on The Car). while i think this album has some of their best songs, i prefer their 2016 follow-up.
Was honestly good, I weird vibe between 1970 and 2000. I might check it more later, but it’s not an instant it for me. I’ll put a 4 but just like Linkin Park earlier it’s a low 4.
Side project of the Arctic Monkeys lead singer, I wasn’t a big fan of this when this first came out, it was sweepstakes my, cinematic and interesting it so far from what Arctic Monkeys were doing it was a bit of a letdown. Years later, this sounds a lot better, perhaps because the Monkeys have moved more in this direction. A really good album but not an all time classic so no 5 stars from me.
1. 4.8 2. 4.3 3. 4 4. 4.2 5. 3.8 6. 3.6 7. 4.5 8. 3.9 9. 4.8 10. 4.8 11. 4.2 12. 4.4
I liked this a lot! It was really fun and I'm excited to listen again.
I was like "wow, this sounds familiar" and then I visited the Wikipedia page for this band. Now it makes sense- it's the singer from Arctic Monkeys. I do really enjoy how this album sounds. The song 'My Mistakes Were Made For You' came on and I really liked it! Checked Spotify, and it is the most listened to song off the album...oops.
Still at track 6 but overall very nice as expected from the band.
Solid. Felt like an Arctic Monkey album.
Es bueno, no lo conocía...
Good find, hadn't heard of these guys before.
I appreciate the album and love the artist. It doesn't knock my socks off, but it is a good album front-to-back. I'm split between three and four, but I'm feeling generous since I do actually enjoy/listen to this music normally.
One of my biggest shocks of this exercise is finding out how much I like Indie music. Favorite track: Standing Next to You
3.7
Love everything about it, although it has some lows.
Waffling on the rating for this one because I liked it but actually it's kind of forgettable so let's go 3.5 and I'm going to score it for on the stars because why not?
Great! And the last song turned out to be a Bowie cover! I'm gonna share this E.P. with Pete :)
Love the album cover. Nancy Sinatra vibes. Arctic Monkeys lead man Alex Turner's supergroup? That first track absolutely rips. I like this a lot. Sounds much older. Good production.
Soft 4
Onbekende artiest voor mij, ondanks dat het album uit de tweede helft zeroes komt. Vroeger was ik niet zo van de Indie muziek, maar nu kan ik het goed waarderen. Ook dit album is een muzikaal en prettig om naar te luisteren.
Mega chill
You can feel the arctic monkey vibes brought by Alex Turner, liked this one !
Never heard of them. I Like the sound, but sounds similar to other Brit-Pop
Really liked this album. Very symphonic, and some of the songs sounded like they should be James Bond movie songs. Hits the musical vibes that I really enjoy and will add into the rotation for sure. First three tracks are great!
Alex turner is magic
I liked this a lot. Very cinematic and lush - feels like Bond music. I’ll definitely listen again.
Great modern easy-listening music. I'd never heard of this band before, which is surprising, given their clean, catchy sound and engaging instrumentation. It's reminiscent of 60s/70s music, and merges Brit-pop-rock with hints of country, drama/cinematic, and country. An eclectic combination, for sure, but it sounds pretty good. No tracks that stand out, although I did find myself particularly enjoying My Mistakes Were Made For You, The Age Of The Understatement, and The Meeting Place.
I really liked this. I obviously know Alex Turner from the Arctic monkeys, but I hadn’t heard any Last Shadow Puppets before and this was a wonderfully different experience. It feels to me like a combination of the arctic monkeys and a spaghetti western soundtrack, as if Ennio Morricone was trying to write for a film set in Sheffield, but I loved it. Some of the songs in the second half dragged a bit and were more likely modern AM, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the album. 4.5/5
"The Age of the Understatement" by The Last Shadow Puppets, released in 2008, is a dazzling collaboration between Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner and Miles Kane. This album, with its orchestral arrangements and cinematic flair, channels '60s orchestral pop and Scott Walker-esque grandeur. Turner and Kane's vocal chemistry is undeniable, and tracks like the title song and "Standing Next to Me" are standouts. While it occasionally leans heavily on its influences, the album's lush soundscapes and captivating melodies make it a standout in its own right. "The Age of the Understatement" earns a solid 4/5 for its ambitious and beautifully executed homage to classic pop.
Pretty good! Rating 3.5.
I like it, but I wish it sounded more different than arctic monkeys.
Good record.
Heel vette sound, en goede nummers. Wellicht niet het meest vernieuwend
3.5 i think alex turner has one of the most distincitve voices ever. i don't think that that is intrinsically a bad thing but seeing as i don't really like the arctic monkeys too much it has given me biases going into this. although i am liking the musical ideas of the first song so far - it feels somewhat muse-adjacent. separate and ever deadly is firstly an Amazing song title (i really like a lot of the titles on this album actually) but also very am. it's not terrible though i actually quite like it. okay i forgot to make more notes as i listened but overall i thought it was pretty good. there were definitely songs i didn't like and i wouldn't call it mindblowing but i liked most of the songs well enough. better than most albums i have had as of recent.
The Age of Understatement - 5/5 Standing Next to Me - 5/5 Calm Like You - 4/5 Separate and Ever Deadly - 4/5 The Chamber - 3/5 Only the Truth - 3/5 My Mistakes - 4/5 sounds almost like a james bond theme. Different, but cool. Black Plant - 3/5 I Don't Like You Anymore - 2/5 In My Room - 2/5 The Meeting Place - 3/5 Time Has Come Again - 3/5
This was good. Like 60s spy/surf/indy rock.
This was another “New To Me” group. Enjoyable to listen to, and I have followed them on Spotify to listen to their other albums. I also learned from my research they are connected to the band Arctic Monkeys (Alex Turner is the Lead) I will be definitely add The Last Shadow Puppets’ other albums to my list to check out, as well as Arctic Monkeys, and Alex Turner and Miles Kane’s solo work!
This was a nice surprise of an album. It is like if you took songs by Ennio Morricone, John Barry, and other 60s and 70s and made a Brit-pop album out of them.
I've loved this album for many years and I must say I didn't expect to see it on this list. I still remember the awe I felt when I first listened to it so long ago. The sweeping orchestral arrangements, the lyricism, the retro-inspired sound. The instrumental bridge in My Mistakes Were Made for You was my favourite part, I would always scrub back to relisten to it. Would I say this is a "must listen before you die" album? Maybe not. But Arctic Monkeys fans who enjoyed the lush arrangements of Tranquility Base and The Car would absolutely love this and TLSP's 2nd album. Songs that stood out to me upon this revisit: 5 - The Chamber; 7 - My Mistakes Were Made for You; 11 - Meeting Place; 12 - Time Has Come Again Would I revisit this album: Hell yeah!
Like the Arctic Monkeys were raised on the Italian Riviera instead of Sheffield. Lovely.
Catchy and enjoyable. Have always be a fan of arctic monkeys and didn't realise the front man had created this band too
Hadn't heard of these guys before. Obviously heard of Alex Turner. Shame that they behaved the way they did
get ready for a beefy but empty review boys. none of this is of substance. (my review not the music) rlly like this genre of rock with this heavy incorporation of orchestral instruments. gives the music a bigger more cinematic sound. i love strings so much we should make every music genre and every song add a string section. this album makes sure to utilize every different sound they can get from the string section and i sooo appreciate it. we need to play instruments wrong more. Faves: separate and ever deadly, only the truth - the mild spanish flair is muah we love the subtle cowboy vibes. the detuned bowing at the end to make it sound like a scary horde of bees is chasing you paired with cackling is very fun. tracks i have commentary on but arent necessarily faves: black plant: brain: theres not that much going on musically in this song maybe we should finally pay attention to the lyrics me: alright. and then its just kind of. generic lyrics. theyre fine. alright back to paying attention to the strings theyre interesting again. rlly enjoyed the last minute. the time has come again: will be learning this riff on the guitar. a fun ballad moment. not my fave. album overall rating: 4/5 fun music i enjoyed it will be maybe checking out more. only the truth will be going into the regular rotation. gonna start adding a rating/mention abt if im ever gonna listen to these songs/artists ever again green day: for certain songs i have attachment to, yes. dont think im gonna seek it out to listen to regularly. jimi hendrix: 100% iron maiden: not the songs specifically in that album, some came up automatically that i did like. but not gonna seek out more iron maiden on my own probably. the last shadow puppets: i think im gonna save the songs i like from this album. not gonna purposefully seek others out but if they come up sure. aviation came up on youtube music. will be saving 👍
Not bad
Good energy! I like the way it opens, like a rock opera!
As a fan of the Arctic Monkeys, I was stoked to discover this band! Very theatrical type music, but also that gritty rock vibe you get from AM. New fan here! Listen again: yes Purchase for my collection: yes Favourite Song: first one
Wow - I’ve never heard of this collaborative - but what a cohesive album. An homage to the British 60s and a surprise for sure.
I was wondering why it was giving Arctic Monkeys/The 1975 vibes, then I looked up the bio and saw The Last Shadow Puppets is a collaboration band between the Arctic Monkey’s Alex Turner and the Rascals’ Miles Kane. It definitely has that alt-ish vibe that Alex Turner brings, and the addition of the orchestral sounds throughout the album make it a lot more well-rounded. Giving cowboy spy movie vibes (see Vincent’s review). Overall I really enjoyed it, top 3 songs from the album are Calm Like You, Separate and Ever Deadly, I Don't Like You Anymore.
The Age of the Understatement - 5/5 it's gay cowboys Standing Next to Me - 5/5 Tulio and Miguel are the gay cowboys. this sounds like Elton John "The Trail We Blaze" mixed with "Friends Never Say Goodbye" Calm Like You - 4/5 the gay cowboys are in the cali desert Separate And Ever Deadly - 3/5 the gay cowboys are very british. the poor gay cowboys are dealing with one of their exes :( The Chamber - 4/5 (me on the piano with my face) the gay cowboys are goth now with their beach goth vibe. gay beach graveyard. feelings become overwhelming. the gay cowboy fades. (me driving a airplane) Only The Truth - 3/5 who is she, gay cowboy? separation. manipulation. will the gay cowboy be able to escape? it's overwhelming. there is too much at stake. My Mistakes Were Made For Me - 2/5 we meet our evil seductress James Bond villain. the gay cowboys must escape. it is dangerous here. Black Plant - 5/5 the gay cowboys reunite. they are embracing knowing they can face the hardships together. it is not the gay cowboy's fault this is how fate happens. they are together again. I Don't Like You Anymore - 4/5 the gay cowboy has to confront the evil seductress. the gay cowboys get a second chance, they face the seductress together. it gets too dangerous. they must escape! In My Room - 5/5 the gay cowboys nearly get out with their lives. the loss is great, spirits are low. but they are together. the gay cowboys build themselves up. they are strong enough. they must move on. The Meeting Place - 4/5 the evil seductress James Bond villain is no longer a pressure on the gay cowboys. they are able to be themselves. had the gay cowboy been able to be open with himself from the start, this would not have happened. forgiveness. Time Has Come Again - 5/5 the gay cowboys have lived a long life. they are happy. the seductress has learned acceptance. she moves on. the gay cowboys embrace at the pearly gates. they move on. They Are Happy. 4/5 Not my kind of music but I did enjoy making up my own story to it.
I liked this a lot, I could see myself giving it a five, but I'm not gonna
Good not memorable
This took a couple of listens to really get to grips with. On the first listen, all I could hear were the initial influences. You can immediately hear The Walker Brothers, Love, various Bond themes, even Tom Jones. However, on a second listen, the lyrics come to the fore and you can appreciate that it does have something of itself to offer. I feel like it pre-empts where Arctic Monkeys went with some of their later stuff - and I would still rather listen to something like '...Mirrorball'. It's a little too keen to show its influences for me to give it a five, but I do think it'll reward repeated listens. Overall, better than I expected.
I have only ever listened to a couple last shadow puppets songs. I really like it. Will have to listen to more. Always enjoy Alex Turner
I love the orchestral nature of this album, almost like Sinatra Jr. The organ makes it very Halloween appropriate. A couple of the songs sound a bit like Vampire Weekend as well. Very unique album. The way it is produced had me thinking it was from 1985. I didn't realize it was released in 2008 until I was almost finished. I would listen to this one again for sure.
Alex Turner is just a freakishly good musician. Listened to this in the background while working but the soundscapes are so lush. I hadn't listened to this album too much but if anyone digs it their next one is really damn good. Go Alex Turner
I liked the sound based on the nostalgia it gave me and then i realized the vocals are alex turner of arctic monkeys. would listen again
Album 192 of 1001 The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age of the Understatement Rating : 4 / 5 Debut album, featuring Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane of The Rascals and James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco. Went into this one knowing nothing about them. Kind of theatrical at parts...kind of dramatic in moments. I liked it. Seems like something that could grow on you. Soothing at times. Very chill album.
Hey its everything that I want our of a supergroup, a slight change of sound, a little more Belle and sebastian twee rock as compared to the likes of the artic monkeys. Though it does feel very much so like another band trying to do a Belle and sebastian type album.
Good music good vibes. I really like the cinematic feeeels of it
Riding the wave of goodwill acquired from Arctic Monkeys' first two albums, Alex Turner teamed up with fellow traveller Miles Kane to weave the brilliantly abstract lyricism with new musical terrain that belied further experiments to come. The Last Shadow Puppets is the first stab at what would become a fixture for both artists, a ceaselessly fun and occasionally exciting venture that showcased the best of British indie rock at the time. Favorites: The Age of the Understatement, Standing Next to Me, Separate and Ever Deadly, The Chamber, Only the Truth, My Mistakes Were Made for You, Black Plant, I Don't Like You Anymore, The Meeting Place.
Really cool retro vide. Never heard of this band before but I am digging their sound.
First leg has some bangers but also some forgettable songs. Weird to hear Alex Turner in this context. Likeable but forgettable.
I’m pretty sure I listen to the right thing it had a different cover but the same name, so I’m sure it’s fine. Anyways a great arctic monkeys record!
A 1960s European feel, which I enjoyed.
Same singer as Arctic monkeys
Groovy.
Great. Totally recommend if you like The Jam, Style Council and that ilk.
If Arctic Monkeys and Bowie had a love child. It has that old school Bowie vibe on each song and overall is a pretty refreshing album
Knights of Cydonia vibes with the first song. Very old school western sounding influences, cool sounding. Songs are all a little samey, but overall I enjoyed listening.
4/5, I like the guy from arctic monkeys
J'ai bien aimé, je ne peux m'empêcher de comparer à Arctic Monkeys à cause de Alex Turner, mais je préfère définitivement ce son. Ça me parait plus recherché, plus complexe, les instrumentations son plus diversifiées. Ça sonne beaucoup plus focus. Ce n'est pas un album parfait (un peu uni-dimensionel à la longue), mais ça valait la peine d'être écouté. 8/10
Just as good, if not better, than a lot of stuff Alex Turner did with Arctic Monkeys I feel like Turner and Kane’s chemistry is what holds this album together the most Favourite tracks: Standing Next to Me, Calm Like You, My Mistakes Were Made For You, Meeting Place
I enjoyed the album, I liked the style of music and even listened to it twice.
good album will listen again
lush vibrant and way ahead of its time. a sonic tea table i’m happy to be invited to sit down at
Takes me back to my university years. Funny how music can take you back in time.
This album comes out of the gate hot, then settles in for a pleasant ride. Enjoyed it.