Search - Arab Strap :: Last Romance

Bets of 2006: the darkness sees the light...

Manny Hernandez | Bay Area, CA | 04/24/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There is always a first time for everything in life. Getting to know Arab Straps is no exception to this. And was it a good time! Arab Straps' "Last Romance" arrived in a moment when the music scene seemed to have slowed down compared to the abundance of amazing works that had been released by the same time the previous year, making this one of the best albums to have come out so far in 2006.



The lyrics in this release by the Scottish duo are not as rough as in their previous productions, probably due to the fact that their lyricist is "happier with life" and going through a promising relationship that keeps him a bit more positive than in previous records. Their sound at times makes me think of Travis, but a little less bright, with hints of the darkness of Bauhaus' Peter Murphy and the guitar work one would expect from the likes of R.E.M.



The album as a whole is a jewel, an impeccable production that you will find yourself listening to repeatedly. Even though it has a bit of an eighties edge to it, it doesn't get old and I can see it aging fairly well."

Cuts through

M. MCKNIGHT | US | 07/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I tend to judge bands by the vocalist's delivery. In this case it's a five star affair. Arab Strap bring a world weary, cold, clear, get down to it feel to songs that would be dirges if not for their skipping pace. It's certainly an acquired taste, but one worth the price of acquisition.



"Stink" is possibly the greatest song."

Amazing!

Saraaaaa | Dix Hills, New York | 05/29/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this is really an amazing album. i would have my say my favorite songs are: if there's no hope for us, don't ask me to dance, and dream sequence. however, everything is just great! buy this cd, you will not regret it!"