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When considering this man's work, and his unrivalled ear for making words fall over themselves into a giddy heap, it’s too easy to just quote the lyrics and sit back, knowing a thing has been stated gloriously, and basking in the glow of a job well done. After all, anyone who can sell a line like "If you’re gonna try and walk on water make sure you wear your comfortable shoes" is someone who needs no puffing up.
What you don’t tend to hear so much about is his voice: that disdainful purr – part disappointed sneer and part tender encouragement. Whether picking holes in scenesters or detailing a perfect day, it’s a most effective vehicle for delivering a story or two.
These songs comprise the soundtrack to a film called Submarine, directed by Richard Ayoade; it’s a dark comedy, about a 15-year-old boy wanting to lose his virginity and keep his parents together, and Alex’s songs woozily sway between all-out romance and magpie-eyed reality in a manner which suggests he remembers the vertically steep learning curve of those years all too well.
Hiding Tonight, just a gently strummed guitar, some drones and twinkles and a wondrous, wistful lyric about a coconut shy, is effectively a fairground cousin to Richard Hawley’s Coles Corner, only this time the boy gets the girl. Glass in the Park is scarcely any more embellished, maybe a harmony or two, and just as swollen with that same first-love glow.
Meanwhile, It’s Hard to Get Around the Wind’s reproachful, flinty lyric is set to a folky fingerpick, and Stuck on the Puzzle carries itself like an early Lennon song, albeit one which replaces post-Beatles angst with a late-night head-scratch about the state of things. Which just leaves Piledriver Waltz, the most musically complex of the five proper songs here – two time signatures, no less – and the most reproachful.
And that’s it, apart from the brief snatch of ...Puzzle that opens proceedings: five swoony songs, sung beautifully, no duffers, and plenty of knotty lyrics to try and unravel. Another job well done.
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CD 6 Track Ep By Artic Monkey'S Frontman
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Filip
Format:Audio CD
I have to warn you, I'm a fan of Arctic Monkeys so everything that Alex touches turns to gold in my eyes. Ergo, if you like Arctic Monkeys and Alex's work in general, I think you will be pleased with this EP.
Even though it's rather short (it is EP after all and not an album) it has really nice sound and feels complete. It sure does remind me of The Last Shadow Puppets and Arctic Monkeys' earlier songs with it's retro sound and phenomenal lyrics. EP has been looping on my playlist for quite some time now and I'm really looking forward to watching the film and seeing how the songs fit in. From what I can tell from the trailer and other short clips from the film, it seems to be a perfect match.
Even though it's rather short (it is EP after all and not an album) it has really nice sound and feels complete. It sure does remind me of The Last Shadow Puppets and Arctic Monkeys' earlier songs with it's retro sound and phenomenal lyrics. EP has been looping on my playlist for quite some time now and I'm really looking forward to watching the film and seeing how the songs fit in. From what I can tell from the trailer and other short clips from the film, it seems to be a perfect match.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Jack
Format:Audio CD
Every song on this short soundtrack never outstays its welcome, and always feels necessary.
The other songs shouldn't be ignored, but Piledriver waltz has been the song that has been on repeat since I bought this, and made the ending of the film that much sweeter.
The other songs shouldn't be ignored, but Piledriver waltz has been the song that has been on repeat since I bought this, and made the ending of the film that much sweeter.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Submarine: Alex Turner - Submerge yourself in this excellent soundtrack.
28 Oct 2011
Format:Audio CD
After going to see `Submarine' in the cinema, I was left with one lasting impression - the marvellous soundtrack. The original music from Alex Turner was perfectly suited to the film, neatly summing up the main character's peculiarities and moods. As a standalone album (or EP, as it is so short) it still works supremely well, and delivers a set of mostly gentle, thoughtful tracks with a lot of passion behind them that you can really lose yourself in. It's an excellent album, and one that is not only a must have for fans of the film, but will be easily appreciated by anyone who hasn't seen the movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Apologies if I've already reviewed this album (EP) but ....
I'm sitting here at 3pm in the morning and listening to this album again. You can't put this man in a box. This is so far away from the Arctic Monkeys. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Skipper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
This is an amazing soundtrack, brilliant quality and the sleeve is nice. The only downside is the fact there's only three songs on each side so I'm constantly getting up to change... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
great soundtrack to a great film- my only critisism is i wish it was another 6 tracks longer, would definatly recommend!
Published 3 months ago by Sally
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best ways to spend 20 minutes
Regardless of whether you've seen the film (which is excellent), these 5 original songs are beautiful additions to the already excellent Alex Turner back-catalogue. Read more
Published 5 months ago by The Ambassador
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great little EP
I watched the film, loved it's quirkyness, and was moved by the music. This EP is an absolute bargain, and despite being considerably shorter than an album (obviously) is something... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. R. Kurz
5.0 out of 5 stars
sublime!Submarine!
ordered this after watching the film which was enhanced by the soundtrack,(it did not let me down,I play it all the time). Read more
Published 11 months ago by treenybobs
5.0 out of 5 stars
OMG
I am In love with this album....I would strongly recommend anyone who likes the arctic monkeys. The smiths or the kooks to buy this. It is fantastic xx
Published 13 months ago by janeifar
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice
i did like the movie and i do like the songs from alex turner.
very nice record. save the vinyl!
very nice record. save the vinyl!
Published 16 months ago by kallheinz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Genius
I am loving this CD! It is perfection. Turner's best work yet! I would even buy this if you haven't watched the film, yes, it's that good. Trust me.
Published 19 months ago by Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Songs!
Love the Arctic Monkeys, I now love Alex Turner even more! Watched the film Submarine and had to buy the soundtrack. Great film, great tracks. I've played it over and over. Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. M. Walton
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