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The Last Romance - Arab Strap
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80 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Scottish duo of Aidan Moffett and Malcolm Middleton return with a sixth studio album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. PopMatters
    90
    It is astonishing that after a 10-year long affair Arab Strap can make a record as compelling as this.
  2. Lost At Sea
    90
    Triumphant, bitter, despondent, but never false or insincere, The Last Romance is one of the early great listens of 2006.
  3. Blender
    60
    They've... picked up the tempo, sweetened the tunes and upgraded the rhythm section. [Mar 2006, p.109]
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. dougieM
    9
    Shame this is their last original album. Starting with the biting "Stink" and ending with the uplifting "there's no Ending" this is classic Strap. Over half of the album is the group at their best. The rest doesn't fall far short of the mark either. A career high!!… Expand
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  2. matta
    8
    This is Arab Strap's best album yet, but it still isn't incredible. Some solid songs are here, including "Stink" "If There's No Hope For Us" "Speed-Date" and "Dream Sequence," but even this album, as good as it is, still isn't up to par with Malcolm Middleton's solo stuff. Moffet has some interesting lyrics, but I still think that Middleton should seek a permanent solo career.… Expand
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  3. Simon
    7
    Agree with Matt. Arab Strap's best work lies within this album, but there's still some filler on it. I have the feeling they'll get it right one day, though.… Expand
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