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
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. 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
All songs written by Alsop, Hooks, Monks, and Wright.
Standard edition
No.
Title
Length
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.
Title
Length
1.
"Cut Cut Paste" (Bonus Track)
1:44
Total length:
19:22
10th Anniversary Edition (Digital)
No.
Title
Length
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)