As their last LP, Suck It and See (2011), proved the band did not need some big stand out single to succeed. The result for me was their weakest record to date but without it, their new long player, AM, would not exist. It really started when Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) produced Humbug (2009) and the Arctic Monkeys came off way more serious and interested in tempo and song structures. It does not seem that long ago since everyone was rocking out 2006 with the Arctic MonkeysвЂ™ hit вЂњI Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor.вЂќ It It does not seem that long ago since everyone was rocking out 2006 with the Arctic MonkeysвЂ™ hit вЂњI Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor.вЂќ It would have been easy for the Sheffield, England band to stay the course over the last seven years but with each album since their debut, Whatever People Say I Am ThatвЂ™s What IвЂ™m Not (2006), the group has taken progressive steps towards a different sound. 'I Wanna Be Yours' is a seductive and stunning song originally by poet John Cooper Clarke but performed masterfully my the Monkeys gushing out some wonderful lyrics. Arctic Monkeys always have a tendancy to end things in an excellent manner and AM is no different.

This one is very catchy and instantly noticeable! From it's upbeat intro to relentless chorus. 'Snap Out Of It' is another standout track. Nick O'Malley kills it on bass guitar with an addictive sound and punchy chorus. The second single, 'Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High' is another fantastic track. 'Fireside' which features Bill Ryder-Jones rediscovers a rockier edge detailing Turner's doomed past encounters with a loved one. It's much more gentle and laid back and eases you into 'Mad Sounds,' A beautiful, slow, ballad-like, easy on the ears and catchy. Next, 'No.1 Party Anthem' which is in deep contrast as to what you'd expect from the name of the song. Track number 5, 'I Want It All' despite not being on pat with the majority of other songs on the album it's smart lyrics and delivery makes it enjoyable. It's just an abundance of talent poured into one amazing tune which ends up erupting into rock guitar and banging drums. 'Arabella' is lyrically majestic! From interstellargator skinboots to helter skelters. At it's roots seem an R&B rhythm mixed with 'Humbug' elements making for a splendid song. 'One For The Road' then takes you in a different direction, it's an unusual track from Arctic Monkeys. And will have you rising to your feet and just chanting along. But from there they burst into an already cult classic for fans 'R U Mine?' It's a proper tune. It immediately draws you in and will have you playing it over and over again on repeat (Till you fall asleep?) and instant hit for sure.

Lead track 'Do I Wanna Know' kicks 'AM' off is fabulous fashion. 'AM' seems to have gained the Monkeys universal acclaim and got them the recognition and success they fully merit! It's easily the most accessible of all their albums with such a range of and variety of emotions on show. They never fail to amaze with each album, constantly delivering pieces of pure genius but even for Alex Turner this propels him to an ever greater legendary status. An absolute masterpiece from the Monkeys. They never fail to amaze with each album, This is the best album you will listen to all year long. This is the best album you will listen to all year long.

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