"The Agent" was the debut single by Sheffield based indie band Little Man Tate.

The single was initially released as a limited pressing of 1,800 copies on 7" vinyl, on Yellow Van Records.

The single peaked at #117 in the UK Singles Chart.

The single was very highly rated by Planet Sound, who gave it 9/10, calling it the "best single of 2006" thus far.

also scored 9/10, making them one of only 3 artists to get 2 9/10 ratings with songs on one album, along with Muse and The Magic Numbers.