The Last Shadow Puppets

Alex Turner seems to have it all here in the UK. He's lead singer of the successful Arctic Monkeys, he is dating media "it" girl and former model Alexa Chung, and now a successful side project, The Last Shadow Puppets. I'm always interested in hearing what a musician chooses to do on a side project. Is it more of the same or different?

Vocally and lyrically what I like about The Arctic Monkeys is also here. The arrangements are much different. I can't believe I'm using this word, but I'm gonna....orchestral. The record has a real vintage feel to it, which I love.

I don't know if it will translate to the U.S. market. I'm attaching a link to my favorite song off the record. Enjoy! --J

Favourite Worst Nightmare

VH1’s Best Week Ever had this hilarious bit about the Arctic Monkeys when their debut album was released. It was all about how people thought they were cool in the States if they name-dropped them, but no one had actually heard their music. I picked up the latest record recently out of curiosity since they are everywhere in the UK. It’s unexpected. I gifted K one of the tracks from the record, “Only Ones Who Know”, which has a dreamy feel to it. Her response was something like, “that doesn’t suck”. I had forgotten that she was unimpressed with the single off the first record. It made me smile. --J