The Last Shadow Puppets are Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane of The Rascals. Need I say more? I didn't think so but I will nonetheless. I was a little surprised when I heard that Turner would be releasing solo work. Not sure why but it didn't matter because it was soon announced that it was actually a side project with Kane. The two met when The Little Flames (Kane's former band) opened for Arctic Monkeys in 2007.
The first track off the album is 'The Age of the Understatement.' This title also serves as the name of the album, to be released on April 21st, 2008 on Domino. Like most people, I've only really heard this track and whatever Youtube live footage I could find but what I can tell you with certainty is that this song is fantastic. Musically, it is nothing like Arctic Monkeys. There's strings for one thing and it's all very epic. If anything, the song will make you want to hear more from The Last Shadow Puppets.
So is the video by the way, which you can find at the band's website (and is actually all you can find right now). I don't know what it is about this video but I love it. You can't go wrong with the cold Russian winter and nice jackets. You just can't. Anyways, the boys played their first show in NYC last week. There should be more dates to come. Stay tuned.
The Last Shadow Puppets: Offical Website
5 comments:
Just came across your blog while trying to track down the Last Shadow Puppets mp3.
Good site. I bookmarked you immediately.
I see that you're based out of Toronto, any good Indie nights in the city that play this kind of music?
Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it. As for the indie nights, there's always some good band to see in the city. Check out venues like Lee's Palace and Horseshow Tavern, etc.
If they ever come to canada you must go and see them. Great live performance with a full orchestra!
Hoping they do a second album...after the next Monkeys album of course.
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
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