Album: The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets (2008)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: The Age of the Understatement is the debut album by The Last Shadow Puppets, featuring Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane of The Rascals and James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco. It was released on 21 April 2008 in the UK, following the release of their eponymous single in the previous week. It entered the UK Album Chart at #1 on 27 April 2008. The album was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize.

Artist Background: The Last Shadow Puppets is a supergroup consisting of Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane (ex-The Rascals), and composer/producer James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco, ex-Simian). Part of the The Wirral, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane, Alex Turner, Alexandra Savior

Music Scene: Part of the The Wirral, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 2000s, Album

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The Age of the Understatement is the debut album by The Last Shadow Puppets, featuring Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane of The Rascals and James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco. It was released on 21 April 2008 in the UK, following the release of their eponymous single in the previous week. It entered the UK Album Chart at #1 on 27 April 2008. The album was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize.

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