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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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Original songs by Alex Turner from the film Submarine, the critically acclaimed debut film from Richard Ayoade, based on the novel by Joe Dunthorne.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought the album today after seeing the trailer to Submarine. Film looks amazing too btw :)
I love it already. First impressions are that it is a laid back, relaxing, yet lyrically brilliant mix of songs that sound as though they will work really well with the film. Every album/EP Alex Turner is involved with is just incredible. Piledriver Waltz and Stuck on the Puzzle are my favourite songs on the EP but the others are good too. I think Piledriver Waltz sounds a bit like 505 from Favourite Worst Nightmare, but maybe that's just me :P
Anyway, such a good EP from a truly amazing musician. Can't wait for Arctic Monkeys's "Suck it and See" in June as well :D
I love it already. First impressions are that it is a laid back, relaxing, yet lyrically brilliant mix of songs that sound as though they will work really well with the film. Every album/EP Alex Turner is involved with is just incredible. Piledriver Waltz and Stuck on the Puzzle are my favourite songs on the EP but the others are good too. I think Piledriver Waltz sounds a bit like 505 from Favourite Worst Nightmare, but maybe that's just me :P
Anyway, such a good EP from a truly amazing musician. Can't wait for Arctic Monkeys's "Suck it and See" in June as well :D
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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 1 month ago by janeifar
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 5 months ago by kallheinz
Submarine: Alex Turner - Submerge yourself in this excellent...
After going to see `Submarine' in the cinema, I was left with one lasting impression - the marvellous soundtrack. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Victor
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 8 months ago by Beth
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 8 months ago by E. M. Walton
absolutely amazing soundtrack
Alex turners score is better than half of his work with the Arctic Monkeys, with all the songs standing alone away from the film and also fit the film perfectly. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Brown Review
Submarine, sublime!
I like Alex Turner so may be it is a bit biased, but his voice does something to the lyrics that I have not seen for long time. He makes it softer and more emotionally perceptible. Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. Allie
Genius
Alex Turner is without a doubt a fantastic songwriter. Whether you like the arctic monkeys or not, their impact on music in the noughties was a big one, and one for the better. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Willbourne
Phenomenal.
This soundtrack is simply brilliant.
Alex Turner's vocals work so well with the overall theme of the film while the songs are simply lovely. Read more
Alex Turner's vocals work so well with the overall theme of the film while the songs are simply lovely. Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. Jameson
Beautiful!
Look, i'm not going to bore you with a creative review.
All I am going to say to you is order this now and enjoy a stunning EP by an artist on the rise. Read more
All I am going to say to you is order this now and enjoy a stunning EP by an artist on the rise. Read more
Published 9 months ago by David Bentley Newman
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