A Lesson in Crime

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A Lesson in Crime
EP by
Tokyo Police Club
ReleasedApril 25, 2006
Recorded2005
StudioSignal to Noise (Toronto)
GenreIndie rock
Length16:23
LabelPaper Bag Records
ProducerJon Drew
Tokyo Police Club chronology
A Lesson in Crime EP
(2006) 		Smith EP
(2007)
Singles from A Lesson in Crime
  1. "Nature of the Experiment"
    Released: 2006
  2. "Cheer It On"
    Released: 2007
  3. "Citizens of Tomorrow"
    Released: 2007
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Robert ChristgauA−[2]
Pitchfork Media7.9/10[1]
Rolling Stone[3]

A Lesson in Crime is an EP by Tokyo Police Club released April 25, 2006. It reached #194 on the Canadian album charts. The single "Nature of the Experiment" is featured as the opening to the Comedy Central sketch comedy show Nick Swardson's Pretend Time.


Reception

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A Lesson in Crime received positive reviews from music critics. The EP was praised for its concise, high-energy songs and the band’s distinctive sound.[4] The track “Nature of the Experiment” became a breakout single and was featured in commercials and on television, helping build the band’s international profile.

Track listing

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All songs written by Alsop, Hooks, Monks, and Wright.

Standard edition
No.TitleLength
1."Cheer It On"1:59
2."Nature of the Experiment"2:02
3."Citizens of Tomorrow"2:44
4."Shoulders & Arms"2:39
5."If It Works"2:04
6."Be Good"2:05
7."La Ferrassie"2:50
Total length:17:38
UK Edition (Vinyl/CD)
No.TitleLength
1."Cut Cut Paste" (Bonus Track)1:44
Total length:19:22
10th Anniversary Edition (Digital)
No.TitleLength
1."Cheer It On"1:59
2."Nature of the Experiment"2:02
3."Citizens of Tomorrow"2:44
4."Shoulders & Arms"2:39
5."If It Works"2:04
6."Cut Cut Paste"1:44
7."Be Good"2:05
8."La Ferrassie"2:50
9."Cheer It On" (Demo Version)1:55
10."Nature of the Experiment" (Demo Version)2:01
11."Be Good" (Demo Version)2:04
12."Box" (Demo Version)2:13
13."Cut Cut Paste" (Demo Version)1:55
14."Your English is Good" (Demo Version)3:21
15."Happy Valentines Day" (Demo Version)2:11
16."Algebra Love Scene" (Demo Version)2:46
17."Nature of the Experiment" (Demo Alternative Version)2:03
Total length:38:46
10th Anniversary Edition (Vinyl/CD)
No.TitleLength
1."Cheer It On"1:59
2."Nature of the Experiment"2:02
3."Citizens of Tomorrow"2:44
4."Shoulders & Arms"2:39
5."If It Works"2:04
6."Be Good"2:05
7."La Ferrassie"2:50
8."Box"2:33
9."Cut Cut Paste"1:46
10."A Lesson in Crime"3:30
11."Be Good (RAC remix)"2:45
Total length:28:17

Personnel

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  • Greg Alsop – drums
  • Joshua Hook – guitar
  • Graham Wright – keyboards, vocals
  • David Monks – vocals, bass guitar
  • Jon Drew – producer, engineering, tambourine
  • Rich Cohen – management
  • Geoff Wilson – artwork

Charts

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Chart (2007) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[5] 139[failed verification]

References

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  1. ^ Moerder, Adam (2006-08-11). "Tokyo Police Club: A Lesson in Crime EP". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on 2007-05-19. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  2. ^ "Album: Tokyo Police Club: A Lesson in Crime". Robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  3. ^ Sheffield, Rob (2007-01-05). "A Lesson In Crime : Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2007-01-05. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  4. ^ https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9297-a-lesson-in-crime-ep/ Tokyo Police Club: A Lesson in Crime EP Album Review | Pitchfork
  5. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 May 2016.


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