The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age Of The Understatement - 9915
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The Age Of The Understatement is the debut album by English supergroup The Last Shadow Puppets, released on April 15, 2008, by Domino Recording Company. It is a collaborative effort between Alex Turner, frontman of the Arctic Monkeys, and Miles Kane, frontman of The Rascals. The album was produced by James Ford, featuring orchestral arrangements composed by Owen Pallett, and performed by the London Metropolitan Orchestra.
Turner and Kane met in 2005 and quickly bonded over their shared love of 1960s music. They began writing songs together, and in 2007, they decided to record an album.
The Age Of The Understatement was met with critical acclaim upon its release. It was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize, and became the band's first number-one debut in the UK.
The Age Of The Understatement is a blend of pop, rock, and baroque pop. The album draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including the 1960s British Invasion, French pop, and film scores.
The Age Of The Understatement is considered a classic of modern British music. The album has also been credited with influencing a new generation of musicians.
