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The Age of the Understatement

The Last Shadow Puppets · 2008

34 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

Baroque pop melodies intertwine with moody lyricism, echoing the cinematic flair of 60s orchestral rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, reflective listening sessions
  • moody late-night vibes
  • introspective and contemplative moods
  • emotional storytelling journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
The Age of the Understatement is The Last Shadow Puppets' debut album, released in 2008 while lead members Alex Turner and Miles Kane were still riding the wave of their successful bands Arctic Monkeys and The Rascals. This collaboration marked a stylistic departure for both artists, showcasing their ambition to explore a more theatrical soundscape beyond their indie rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Age of the Understatement 3:07
  • 2 Standing Next to Me 2:18
  • 3 Calm Like You 2:26
  • 4 Separate and Ever Deadly 2:38
  • 5 The Chamber 2:37
  • 6 Only the Truth 2:44
  • 7 My Mistakes Were Made for You 3:04
  • 8 Black Plant 3:59
  • 9 I Don't Like You Anymore 3:05
  • 10 In My Room 2:29
  • 11 Meeting Place 3:55
  • 12 The Time Has Come Again 2:22

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