Sound: I'm going to begin by saying this is a strange record. It sounds almost vintage, but has some elements that bands such as say, muse would not be afraid to implement. The Last Shadow Puppets are a duo if you will, consisting of Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys fame and Miles Kane of the Rascals (commonly known as 'that other guy') Long story short the two got along after touring together and so they decided to create an album together, and to put it simple they combine acoustic pop, a few electric leads and an over the top Orchestra to make some simple pop songs with a big feel. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are would you would expect. Most deal with being young in england and girls, and basically every song deals with relationships. Sadly the lyrics are not as memorable as Arctic Monkeys material (I believe they are one of the best modern bands lyric wise.) but they get the job done and you may find a few lines you like and/or relate to. The real treat however, and the main appeal of the album is how well both singer's voices mold together. songs such as 'Seperate and ever deadly', 'Standing next to you' and the title track really show this and it's quite original and good to hear. // 8
Impression: I can't really say what it sounds like. As mentioned before the main appeal is the singing and Orchestra work (which is amazing) and it sounds much different that say Arctic Monkeys. If you combined the Beatles, The Who and Muse you may get something like The Last Shadow Puppets. Overall it's an enjoyable listen but won't be something you race home to listen to every day. The Songs are far too short and if some more time was put into each song and tracklist we may of ended up with something far more memorable and exciting. Don't let that put you off though, because if it sounds up your alley, by all means check it out! // 8
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