Everything You've Come to Expect
Everything You've Come to Expect is the second album by English supergroup the Last Shadow Puppets, released on 1 April 2016 by Domino Recording Company. It was written by band co-frontmen Alex Turner and Miles Kane in 2014 between London, Paris and Los Angeles. It was produced in Malibu by fellow member James Ford, alongside guest musician Matt Helders, and new bass player, Zach Dawes. Featuring once again string arrangements by Owen Pallett. The album artwork features a photo of singer Tina Turner dancing, as photographed by Jack Robinson Jr. in November 1969, the original picture was modified by illustrator Matthew Cooper, who gave it a gold tint.
Everything You've Come to Expect | ||||
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Studio album by the Last Shadow Puppets | ||||
Released | 1 April 2016 | |||
Recorded | Summer 2015 | |||
Studio | Shangri-La, Malibu, California | |||
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Length | 37:23 | |||
Label | Domino | |||
Producer | James Ford | |||
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Singles from Everything You've Come to Expect | ||||
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Everything You've Come to Expect exchanges the understated sound of the first record for a more maximalist production. It features a wide array of genres that include baroque pop, blue-eyed soul, and psychedelic pop. It also draws influence from desert rock, post-punk, funk, disco, and Italian film scores. Its lyrical content explores themes of hedonism, romance, and self-doubt, and its a retelling of the nightlife adventures of two young men.
Everything You've Come to Expect was released to generally positive reviews, with critics noting the band's evolution from the genre pastiche of their debut album, and welcoming their new style, while staying true to their sound. It became the band's second and Turner’s sixth consecutive number-one debut in the UK, also topping the charts in Belgium. Following its release, the album was promoted by the singles "Bad Habits" and "Aviation", as well as a global tour and multiple television appearances.