The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age Of The Understatement (LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

The Age Of The Understatement

Artist

The Last Shadow Puppets

LP release year

2015

Album release date

19 april 2008

Label

Domino

EAN

5034202020813

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

1 piece(s)

Type

Reissue

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

35 min

Tracks

12 tracks

EAN

EAN

5034202020813

Other

Limited Edition

No

Country

UK & Europe

Genre

Baroque pop

Box set

No

Remastered

No

Reissue

Yes

• Vinyl Sounds Superior

  5 out of 5 stars
  Puzw905014 October 2025United States🇺🇸

  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.

• Warped but Playable Album

  3 out of 5 stars
  Fatpaj_Nescgimd10 July 2025United States🇺🇸

  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.

• Orchestra Needs More Space

  4 out of 5 stars
  Nehxeji_Qazipkuz8 April 2025United States🇺🇸

  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.

• Debut Album: Shadow Puppets Shine

  4 out of 5 stars
  zeskasbo29 December 2024United States🇺🇸

  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

• Clarify 180gm Record Weight

  4 out of 5 stars
  ryipdwaplis22 December 2024United States🇺🇸

  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?