The Last Little Life EP
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The Last Little Life EP is the first collection of new material from The Rentals
in more than 8 years, released August 14, 2007. It is also the first release to feature the current line-up of the band since the 2006 reunion. In addition to three brand new tracks, the EP
also includes a new reworking of "Sweetness and Tenderness" originally from the group's 1995 debut Return of the Rentals. Their third full-length album is supposedly to follow, although its release date is unclear.
The title The Last Little Life comes from the first word of the three new songs on the album:
"Last Romantic Day," "Little Bit of You in Everything," "Life Without a Brain."
The Rentals
The Rentals are an American rock band fronted by vocalist Matt Sharp, best known as the former bass player for rock group Weezer. The band is best known for their mid-1990s hit single, "Friends of P.". The group has released two albums, Return of the Rentals and Seven More Minutes on Maverick...
in more than 8 years, released August 14, 2007. It is also the first release to feature the current line-up of the band since the 2006 reunion. In addition to three brand new tracks, the EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
also includes a new reworking of "Sweetness and Tenderness" originally from the group's 1995 debut Return of the Rentals. Their third full-length album is supposedly to follow, although its release date is unclear.
The title The Last Little Life comes from the first word of the three new songs on the album:
"Last Romantic Day," "Little Bit of You in Everything," "Life Without a Brain."
Track listing
- "Last Romantic Day" – 3:53
- "Little Bit of You in Everything" – 3:40
- "Life Without a Brain" – 3:21
- "Sweetness and Tenderness" (New Version) – 6:27
Personnel
- Matt SharpMatt SharpMatthew Kelly Sharp is a founding member and former bassist for the band Weezer. In 1994, he started a band called The Rentals and released their debut album shortly after Weezer's first release, their second album in 1999, and an EP in 2007...
– vocals, acoustic guitar, synthesizers - Rachel HadenRachel HadenRachel Haden is the current bass guitarist for Todd Rundgren on his "Arena Rock" tour, and one of the triplet daughters of jazz bassist Charlie Haden....
– bass, vocals, synthesizers - Sara RadleSara RadleSara I. Radle is an American musician and former member of the band The Rentals, fronted by ex-Weezer bassist Matt Sharp.Radle was a member of the Rentals for three years, starting in 2005. Most recently, she formed her own Los Angeles-based band, Calamity Magnet.Sara Radle’s music career began in...
– guitar, vocals, piano, synthesizers, glockenspiel - Ben PringleBen PringleBen Pringle is an English professional footballer, who currently plays as a midfielder for Rotherham United.-Career:Pringle started his career as a trainee with West Bromwich Albion, and later played for Newcastle Blue Star and Morpeth Town. He then joined Ilkeston Town, and helped them gain...
– synthesizers, trombone, acoustic guitar, vocals - Lauren Chipman – viola, vocals, synthesizers
- Dan Joeright – drums, percussion, vocals