Arctic Monkeys

[Jive Turkey]

I don't get it

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Yeah, what?

 

[LemonMelon]

You could probably look that reference up for yourself and it would take no longer than a minute or two.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

You can fuck right off.

 

[Jive Turkey]

I just googled it and still don't know what the fuck he was talking about

 

[IWasBored]

I get it even less after googling it, actually.

I've never heard an arctic monkeys song. Or maybe I heard one. I don't remember it though, so it's the same thing.

 

[martha]

I like their first couple albums. The last few, not so much.

 

[Mount Temple]

Arctic Monkeys deliver what is their most instantly enjoyable record in a long time. The band has been through several different phases of varying success. Starting with their humble punk/garage rock beginnings of their first two albums, through the dark and heavy production of Humbug, to the more light-hearted Suck It and See, they have performed pretty much all the splinter groups of the rock genre. On AM, the band takes on a simpler sound, mostly consisting of basic hip-hop beats and guitar riffs. Although more simplistic than their previous releases, that in no way takes away from the overall experience. In fact, songs like the Black Keys-esque Do I Wanna Know? and Why'd You Always Call Me When You're High?, both incredibly simple in structure, prove to be the 'classic singles' of the album. The real winners, however, are the 1-2-3 punch of No. 1 Party Anthem, Mad Sounds, and Fireside, three tunes prominently featuring piano/keyboards that completely change up the whole tone of the album. The first drips of melancholy like an Elton John ballad, the second sounds like a beautiful and optimistic Lou Reed/T. Rex song, and the third is an almost paranoid throwback to the late 60's/early 70's. That being said, AM is truly an album that wears it's influences on it's sleeve, sometimes to a fault. Despite the occasional cheesy lyrics and it's few missteps (One For the Road and I Want It All) Arctic Monkeys' new album is certain to go down as a favorite for some and a welcome return to form from the shaky Suck It and See.

 

[Desty]

Does anyone know what Black treacle is about?.... Well the music video. I watch suck it and see right after. It made a little more since but not much.

 

[the tourist]

Arctic Monkeys deliver what is their most instantly enjoyable record in a long time. The band has been through several different phases of varying success. Starting with their humble punk/garage rock beginnings of their first two albums, through the dark and heavy production of Humbug, to the more light-hearted Suck It and See, they have performed pretty much all the splinter groups of the rock genre. On AM, the band takes on a simpler sound, mostly consisting of basic hip-hop beats and guitar riffs. Although more simplistic than their previous releases, that in no way takes away from the overall experience. In fact, songs like the Black Keys-esque Do I Wanna Know? and Why'd You Always Call Me When You're High?, both incredibly simple in structure, prove to be the 'classic singles' of the album. The real winners, however, are the 1-2-3 punch of No. 1 Party Anthem, Mad Sounds, and Fireside, three tunes prominently featuring piano/keyboards that completely change up the whole tone of the album. The first drips of melancholy like an Elton John ballad, the second sounds like a beautiful and optimistic Lou Reed/T. Rex song, and the third is an almost paranoid throwback to the late 60's/early 70's. That being said, AM is truly an album that wears it's influences on it's sleeve, sometimes to a fault. Despite the occasional cheesy lyrics and it's few missteps (One For the Road and I Want It All) Arctic Monkeys' new album is certain to go down as a favorite for some and a welcome return to form from the shaky Suck It and See.

Hey, I wonder which Amazon reviewer MT copped this from!

 

[LemonMelon]

Amazon.com: Collin O'Donnell "HAL 9000"'s review of AM

0 out of 2 people found it helpful

 

[the tourist]

Sounds like he picked a stinker for this review....

 

[Jive Turkey]

It would delight me immensely if he never even listened to these albums

 

[Jive Turkey]

Hey, looks like he was back on the 26th for a little gander.

 

[Kieran McConville]

The Arctic Monkeys are everything that's wrong with music.

 

[dan_smee]

The Arctic Monkeys are everything that's wrong with music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNSZgbJsSxU

 

[Kieran McConville]

To be fair I have applied that exact same statement to Weezer, and, oh, countless others.

 

[nielsgov]

The Arctic Monkeys are everything that's wrong with music.

Bad opinion.

 

[the tourist]

Musicians and music are everything that's wrong with music.

 

[Jive Turkey]

It's a good thing he posted it in here. Otherwise we might end up continuing to enjoy them

 

[the tourist]

Yeah. My world was pretty much blown. I'm gonna go rethink my life.

 

[Kieran McConville]

Yeah, thanks guys, for that little spot of sarcasm. So how about that new Weezer album, guys, how about those mets eh?

 

[nielsgov]

I don't know what you expected after a post like that.

 

[Kieran McConville]

I expected a standing ovation.

A standing ovation guys. Oh I know, it's a stretch, but I expected it.

 

[david]

To be fair I have applied that exact same statement to Weezer, and, oh, countless others.

Awesome.

 

[cobl04]

Finally got around to AM. Good album... but I don't enjoy it anywhere near as much as Suck It And See. That album's sound is a bit lighter, it's poppier, it's catchier, whereas much of this album, mostly the opening five tracks are rockier. Not a bad thing, they aren't bad songs... but just not suited to my tastes. My favourite Arctic Monkeys track is definitely That's Where You're Wrong, and Suck It And See was just an effortless, immensely, immediately enjoyable album to me. Going back through this thread though it's cool to see praise for #1 Party Anthem, Fireside and Knee Socks, definitely my favs from this one.

in short: good album! didn't like as much as their previous effort.

Spoiler

any of their earlier works more in line with the beautiful, poppier, lighter, more (I hate to say it, but again, I've had a few and can't think of anything else) "Beatlesque" tracks like Reckless Serenade, Piledriver Waltz, Love is a Laserquest, Suck it and See, That's Where You're Wrong, Black Treacle, etc?

 

[nielsgov]

Cornerstone is better than all the tracks you mentioned imo.Arctic Monkeys - 'Cornerstone' (Official Video) (2009) - YouTube

Other than that, I'm afraid their first three records don't really have songs like that.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

"Cornerstone" is a classic, no doubt.

Their tracks "No Buses" and "Despair In The Departure Lounge" off of the Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys? EP in 2006 are two really good early examples of Turner's more melodic singer/songwritery side. Great stuff. Check it out.

Two B-Sides: "The Bakery" and "Too Much To Ask" from the Favourite Worst Nightmare sessions are in that vein as well.

There are also Turner's two side projects: the Last Shadow Puppets album and his solo work on the Submarine soundtrack, which is where "Piledriver Waltz" originated. Definitely worth checking out and they're less in-your-face and muscular than most of the Monkeys' studio work.

And I'm with you cobbs. I didn't connect with AM nearly as much as I did with Suck It And See. SIAS rules.

 

[cobl04]

I'd not heard that Cornerstone track, but it was fantastic, thanks for sharing. Definitely more up my alley.

And thanks heaps GAF I'll definitely look into the stuff you've mentioned.

 

[trojanchick99]

Highly recommend "The Last Shadow Puppets". It's much mellower and the lyrics are great.