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THE REVIEW
The formula may seem predictable: four English guys from Sheffield form a rock band in 2003, soon earning the approval of both the public and critics... don't be fooled, these guys are not like all the others you've listened to while remaining "almost" impassive.
Original in everything, the Arctic Monkeys have not released a single album, and their success relies on word of mouth from fans and the internet. In June 2005, the turning point arrives with a contract with Domino that releases the single: I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor (who doesn't like it?!) and on January 30, 2006, the debut of the "arctic monkeys" titled Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not will materialize, a work that has been present in the virtual world for many months already.
Great drums, an insistent bass line, skewed and non-skewed guitars, and raspy voices chase each other in a work that is simple and fun but, at the same time, as surprising as a rock album should be: Mardy Bum, When The Sun Goes Down, Riot Van, Still Take You Home, and the already mentioned single are all tracks that appeal at first listen... discover the others on your own, you have one month, once the deadline passes, let's buy this album!
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The review praises Arctic Monkeys' debut album for its originality and energetic rock sound, highlighting the band's rise through fan support and internet buzz. Released in early 2006, the album features standout tracks driven by compelling drums, bass, guitars, and raspy vocals. The album is described as simple yet surprising, appealing immediately to listeners.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
05 You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight at Me (02:10)
Read lyrics08 Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured (02:23)
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English rock band formed in Sheffield (2002). They rose to prominence with their 2006 debut Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not and have released several stylistically varied albums including Favourite Worst Nightmare, Humbug, Suck It and See, AM, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and The Car.28 Reviews
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By Donjunio1
Three-quarters of this record is crap.
Rock and roll is really something else.
By Sickboy
The dazzling sparkle of 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' woke me from my THC dreams.
I hope the Monkeys saga isn’t a one-off and that we proceed to a slow (but not too slow) screwing of the record companies.
By Jack Darko
"A great debut album that paves the way for a great career."
"It’s a homogeneous album that follows a certain order but manages to always be innovative in mixing instrumental roles and sometimes reversing them."
By tetsuoironman
What the hell is this damned mix of guitars played shoddily with a voice that makes Britney Spears shudder?
Did I say rock ‘n’ roll is dead? I meant to say: music is dead.
By uno qualunque
This is an album, yes, absolutely enjoyable, but certainly not a masterpiece or anything similar, an album in truth, just above mediocre.
It’s a record to listen to when you don’t want to dive into too demanding listens without it falling too much into the commercial.
