The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age Of The Understatement (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2008
- 12 tracks
- 35 min
- baroque pop
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I own the original 2008 CD version and I've got to admit, this 2008 vinyl release sounds even better and clearer. It's a fantastic pressing on heavy vinyl. I don't see why they needed to put this on two discs though: the album's only 34 minutes long and it sounds perfect as is.
This album was purchased brand new but had a slight warp. Upon first play, there were no pops, ticks, or clicks. There's a faint surface noise throughout, but it's not bothersome. This pressing seems a bit congested and has a limited dynamic range, at least to my ears, using a Rega RP1 with a carbon conical stylus. In my view, it doesn't offer any noticeable audible improvements over my CD copy.
This is a so-so pressing. The orchestra is alright but it could be way better. They oughta do a two disc version to let all those details have more space to shine.
This debut album is quite impressive. The Last Shadow Puppets' sound, to me, strongly echoes that of Arctic Monkeys. I guess this isn't shocking given Alex Turner's involvement, but Miles Kane's presence hasn't significantly altered the Arctic Monkeys' style, in my view. Maybe they've got a bit more of a gritty edge, but it feels like Turner is the main driving force behind this album's production. However, the inclusion of the London Metropolitan Orchestra definitely elevates their music and keeps them from blending into the typical britrock crowd. I initially thought this might be a misguided attempt at experimentation after reading the liner notes, but they've truly nailed it. Unlike some bands, they incorporate orchestration tastefully, using it to enhance the album rather than overloading it with excessive and unnecessary instruments, as some bands tend to do. Actually, their orchestral arrangements are where they truly excel, giving their sound a refreshing twist for those tired of standard britrock. Overall, a solid debut album. 4/5
I'm pretty confident this is the copy I own, as the Matrix / Runout details match and I purchased it new right before the holidays. But I'm not convinced it's an 180gm disc. It feels lighter than my other 180gm records, and there's no mention of the weight anywhere – which is odd, since labels usually make a big deal out of that sort of thing. Can someone clarify this for me?
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