

Pre-Owned The Last Little Life EP (Digi-Pak)
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- UPC: 0779903101922
- Condition: Pre-Owned: Good
- CD
- Coming a full eight years after the release of Seven More Minutes, the Rentals' The Last Little Life EP is a wonderfully pleasant surprise. Nowhere as jokey as the debut or as glossy as Seven More, the disc is low-key, understatedly sweet and melancholy with just the right mix of studio polish and simplicity. As on the first two records, Matt Sharp has a knack for writing hooks that sound familiar yet exactly right; every song sounds like a lost hit of '90s alt rock radio. He's still not the world's greatest singer (which made his solo releases sometimes tough to get through) but has the sense to surround himself with some lovely female singers (Lauren Chipman, Rachel Haden and Sara Radle this time out) who engage in heavenly harmonies throughout. The arrangements help, too, with the lush strings, burbling synths and swooping trombones boosting the simple melodies and giving the EP a real emotional kick, especially on the closing ballad "Sweetness and Tenderness" (which is a new version of a track from Return of the Rentals.) You may not have missed the Rentals too much while they were gone, but if they keep releasing records this good, you'll sure be glad they're back. ~ Tim Sendra, Rovi
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- PerformerThe Rentals
- Music genrePop Rock
- Media formatCD
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- UPC: 0779903101922
- Condition: Pre-Owned: Good
- CD
- Coming a full eight years after the release of Seven More Minutes, the Rentals' The Last Little Life EP is a wonderfully pleasant surprise. Nowhere as jokey as the debut or as glossy as Seven More, the disc is low-key, understatedly sweet and melancholy with just the right mix of studio polish and simplicity. As on the first two records, Matt Sharp has a knack for writing hooks that sound familiar yet exactly right; every song sounds like a lost hit of '90s alt rock radio. He's still not the world's greatest singer (which made his solo releases sometimes tough to get through) but has the sense to surround himself with some lovely female singers (Lauren Chipman, Rachel Haden and Sara Radle this time out) who engage in heavenly harmonies throughout. The arrangements help, too, with the lush strings, burbling synths and swooping trombones boosting the simple melodies and giving the EP a real emotional kick, especially on the closing ballad "Sweetness and Tenderness" (which is a new version of a track from Return of the Rentals.) You may not have missed the Rentals too much while they were gone, but if they keep releasing records this good, you'll sure be glad they're back. ~ Tim Sendra, Rovi
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Pre-Owned: Good
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Walmart Pre-Owned allows you to find previously owned, well-cared-for items from Walmart’s trusted & performance-managed sellers. Shopping Pre-Owned allows you to bring home the best-quality picks at even lower prices, in addition to extending the life of an item & reducing waste. Find your favorites & shop a range of conditions in every category.
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Trusted sellers & quality items
Each Pre-Owned item listed comes from Walmart’s trusted performance-managed sellers, to ensure you get quality items.
Quality you can afford
Save even more on top brands & your most-loved items.

30-day free returns
Don’t love it? Most items offer a 30-day* free return policy, for added peace of mind.

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Shopping Pre-Owned helps in extending the life of an item & reducing waste.
Product image for illustration purposes only. The item you receive may vary from the image in minor ways, such as slight differences in appearance, color, and/or design. *Exceptions apply during holiday season, and on certain electronics, collectibles, and jewelry.
