The Last Romance
by Arab Strap
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10

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  1. dougieM
    Oct 25, 2006
    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!!
  2. matta
    Feb 22, 2006
    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 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
  3. Simon
    Mar 30, 2006
    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.

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#65 Best Album of 2006

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. Amazon.com
    80
    Despondent and furious by turns.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    70
    It's feverish, unbalanced, disturbing, and for the most part captivating.
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