To top things off, your musical style–which we must admit once
thrilled us to no end–has spawned a veritable sea of imitators (3)
which is so vast that we can scarcely manage to listen to a cute,
nasally, Cockney vocalist without wanting to shoot ourselves in the
heads. In what may have been a calculated attempt at revenge, you’ve
managed to make Britain the most irritating and redundant “hotbed” for
emerging talent since Sweden shoved The Vines down our throats until we
choked on our own vomit. For that, we congratulate you! [End rant.]
However, before we all give up on United Tragic Kingdom altogether, let’s turn a forgiving ear to Sheffield’s Alex Turner (The Arctic Monkeys) and Liverpool’s Miles Kane (The Rascals), who make up The Last Shadow Puppets. With symphonic drama, thanks to the accompaniment of adorable fag-at-large Owen Pallett (Final Fantasy),
the Puppets combine the attitude of Scott Walker, the harmonies of The
Kinks, and the referential sonic brilliance of bands like Oasis and The
Stone Roses. Consider these tracks an argument for the integrity of
British rock. If Mister Doherty had never made it out of bed, we’re
certain Miles and Alex would still have come around to us. So here: two tracks
and a video.
The Last Shadow Puppets – “Standing Next to Me” (MP3)
The Last Shadow Puppets – The Meeting Place (MP3)
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These guys are amazing! Really, really good stuff… thank you for posting this and introducing me to them. The Arctic Monkeys 2005 album “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” is one of my absolute faves, so check that out! And if you like this, you will definitely like the London based group, Razorlight. (they were discovered after opening several shows for Pete Doherty’s Libertines) …. and a last rare little Gem, if you have the tenacity to find it to d/l somewhere, is an amazing band called “Scarlet Fields” who had a very oasis meets alice in chains type feel. Their lead guitarist/vocalist, Fionn O’Lochlainn played bass with Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes, but put out one truly amazing disc called “The Fairweather EP” before calling that project quits. Oh and theres a terrific little upcoming act called The Beatles that Ive been reading about in magazines… I hear good things!