Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
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The View from the Afternoon | Arctic Monkeys | 3:38 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor | Arctic Monkeys | 2:53 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fake Tales of San Francisco | Arctic Monkeys | 2:57 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dancing Shoes | Arctic Monkeys | 2:21 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights But You Were Looking Straight At Me | Arctic Monkeys | 2:10 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Still Take You Home | Arctic Monkeys | 2:53 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Riot Van | Arctic Monkeys | 2:14 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured | Arctic Monkeys | 2:23 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mardy Bum | Arctic Monkeys | 2:55 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Perhaps Vampires Is a Bit Strong But… | Arctic Monkeys | 4:28 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When the Sun Goes Down | Arctic Monkeys | 3:20 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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From the Ritz to the Rubble | Arctic Monkeys | 3:13 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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A Certain Romance | Arctic Monkeys | 5:31 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 13 Songs |
iTunes Review
Using the Internet and hijacking the dancefloor with tunes that suggested the stylistic merging of everything punk from the Clash and Jam to the Strokes and Libertines, the Arctic Monkeys signed to the hipster Domino label and released this collection, which became the fastest-selling debut album in the U.K. The group met with less fanfare in the U.S., but the band’s slices of post-punk, closely resembling the Strokes in its tersely delivered, rhythmically staggered style, grabbed critical attention and established the group as a formidable song-dominated ensemble. Their song titles indicate a cheeky intellect. “I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor” practically implores DJs to spin the track. “Dancing Shoes” is no disco cut, but another fangs-first punk attack. “You Probably Couldn’t See for the Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me” ups the tempo even further. Yet despite all the obvious personality their attack is clearly that of a quartet working together for full effect.
Customer Reviews
We should be thanking Mike Skinner
Let me start by saying that I like this album. On first listening to it I struggled to see what all the fuss was about but it is rapidly growing on me. It's great. However, what is starting to get to me is how everyone seems to be raving on about how the Arctic Monkeys describe British life in their songs and how original it is. It's just not. No I realise that The Streets is an aquired taste and people often critisise Mike Skinner for chatting over dodgy beats. But he was the one that brought to us the fresh lyrics on the British culture. Arctic Monkeys have simply taken this idea and applied it to Indie Rock as opposed to a more garage beat. Arctic Monkeys are great and it is likely they will be the sound of 2006 however, the man that revolutionised it all (Skinner) is also bringing out a record this year and I know which album is getting me more excited. So well done Arctic's for bringing out a great debut album... you can thank Mike Skinner when you have a moment.
Tried to resist...
It took me a while to appreciate this band's unique sound. At first I couldn't understand the hype, writing them off as talentless kids, but I am very happy to say I couldn't have been further from the truth. Great riffs, extremely clever lyrics and a sound that makes you want to get up and dance. The best song on the album is probably Mardy Bum but Dancing Shoes and When The Sun Goes Down are pretty damn good too. In short, not that anyone reading this will care, this is a must buy album for 2006.
Fantastic Debut
This is, without a doubt, the best album to come from England since the Libertines, truly inspiring lyrics and tunes throughout. The soundtrack of 2006, Arctic Monkeys are going to be massive all over the world. And this album shows that they deserve it. 5 stars, a must buy for any music fan, especially anyone interested in the new Yorkshire rock scene.
Biography
Formed: 2003 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Arctic Monkeys
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I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor | I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor - EP | 2:54 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fluorescent Adolescent | Favourite Worst Nightmare | 2:59 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When the Sun Goes Down | Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not | 3:20 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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R U Mine? | R U Mine? - Single | 3:20 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mardy Bum | Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not | 2:55 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Leave Before the Lights Come On | Leave Before the Lights Come On - EP | 3:53 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor | Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not | 2:53 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Brianstorm | Favourite Worst Nightmare | 2:52 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Teddy Picker | Favourite Worst Nightmare | 2:45 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Crying Lightning | Crying Lightning - Single | 3:42 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- £7.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Indie Rock, Rock, Adult Alternative
- Released: 30 January 2006
- ℗ 2005 Domino Recording Co
