- Audio CD (Feb 21 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Sony Music Canada Inc.
- ASIN: B000BUW0TI
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #98,990 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Stink |
| 2. (If There's) No Hope For Us |
| 3. Chat In Amsterdam, Winter 2003 |
| 4. Don't Ask Me To Dance |
| 5. Confessions Of A Big Brother |
| 6. Come Round And Love Me |
| 7. Speed-Date |
| 8. Dream Sequence |
| 9. Fine Tuning |
| 10. There Is No Ending |
| 11. El Paso Song (EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACK) |
| 12. Go Back To The Sea (EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACK) |
Product Description
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Dependably laconic, Arab Strap follows the drum machine-clatter and slightly less than typical sneer of 2003's Monday at the Hug and Pint with this, The Last Romance, an instantly thorn-pricked tale 'o' woe. Arab Strap stands proudly here as icons of Scottish miserablism in the throes of love's labors lost. Despondent and furious by turns, Romance opens with the "Stink," a rawly delivered post-coital narrative about burning the now-dirty sheets--of course a metaphor for forceful dissolution, heartbreak, and, ahem, a last romance. Aidan Moffat and Co. conjure a wild, wall of noise here, immersing the vocals in squalling guitars that vie for pre-eminence with Moffat's unmistakable accent. That tangle of guitars and voice recalls Arab Strap's role in the famed "Scottish Guitar Army" (along with their fitful pals, Mogwai) and is fitting for Moffat's lovelorn narrative, written out as if on notebook paper in the liner notes. The story moves from the frothy, post-love bed sheets through squalid settings for drunkenness and tousled lust, to this: "If you can love my growing gut, my rotten teeth and graying hair, then I can guarantee I'll do the same as long as you can bear." Now if that's not a declaration of love's possibility, what is? --Andrew Bartlett
Product Description
The Scottish rock due ARAB STRAP return with the magnificent THE LAST ROMANCE. It's an agressive and lofty effort but it retains the pair's trademark abrasive lyrics and stunning melodic beauty. Arab Strap's unadulterated honesty makes them one of the most unique working artists today.
** FEATURES TWO EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACKS **
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5.0 out of 5 stars
GENIUS!
Feb 21 2006
By M. Callazzo
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Format:Audio CD
Their past CD's are abrasive, yet not catchy. This one is still on the edgy side, but very tuneful and melodic. The songs are brilliant. All the songs are varied, but all are strong. I like 'There is no ending' and 'Speed Date' and 'Dream sequence.' It's their best CD and the best CD of 2006!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Cuts through
July 8 2006
By M. MCKNIGHT
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Format:Audio CD
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.
"Stink" is possibly the greatest song.
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Confessional Masterpiece
Aug 17 2006
By Carrie McGath
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Format:Audio CD
I have been an Arab Strap fan for years, but this is their pure and true masterpiece in my opinion. The cohesieness of the album is captivating and the songs themselves are completely realized and poetic. This is an artistic undertaking of emotions that have been dwelling in a dark corner for a long time.
A lot of the songs are very catchy too ... like "Speed-Date," all are melodic and fascinating in their nudity.
A lot of the songs are very catchy too ... like "Speed-Date," all are melodic and fascinating in their nudity.
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