The Dream Synopsis

The Dream Synopsis
EP by The Last Shadow Puppets
Released 2 December 2016 (2016-12-02)[1]
Recorded August 2016
Studio Future-Past Studios, New York
Length 24:06
Label Domino[2]
The Last Shadow Puppets chronology
Everything You've Come to Expect
(2016)Everything You've Come to Expect2016		 The Dream Synopsis
(2016)
Singles from The Dream Synopsis
  1. "Is This What You Wanted"
    Released: 17 October 2016
  2. "Les Cactus"
    Released: 14 November 2016

The Dream Synopsis EP is an extended play by The Last Shadow Puppets, released on 2 December 2016. It contains re-recordings of two songs from the band's second album, Everything You've Come to Expect, as well as four cover versions that the band played during their 2016 tour.[3] It was the final release of the band's second period of activity.

Background and recording

The Dream Synopsis EP was recorded in one day at Future-Past Studios in August 2016. The songs featured on the release were recorded live in the studio.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Aviation"Miles Kane, Alex Turner3:46
2."Les Cactus"Jacques Dutronc, Jacques Lanzmann3:20
3."Totally Wired"Paul Hanley, Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith3:37
4."This Is Your Life"Rob Chapman2:55
5."Is This What You Wanted"Leonard Cohen6:46
6."The Dream Synopsis"Turner3:42

Personnel

The Last Shadow Puppets

Additional musicians

  • Owen Pallett – string arrangements
  • Caroline Buckman-viola
  • Claudia Chopek – violin
  • Jennifer Takamatsu – violin
  • Mikala Schmitz – cello
  • Scott Gillies – acoustic guitar (tracks 1 and 5)
  • Jordan Pettay – saxophone (track 6)

Production

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] 55
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 57

References

  1. ↑ https://www.srcvinyl.com/the-last-shadow-puppets-the-dream-synopsis-lp.html
  2. ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-last-shadow-puppets-moody-leonard-cohen-cover-w445180
  3. ↑ https://www.srcvinyl.com/the-last-shadow-puppets-the-dream-synopsis-lp.html
  4. ↑ The Dream Synopsis EP at AllMusic. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
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