'AM' is the fifth studio by Sheffield rock band, the 'Arctic Monkeys'.
Arctic Monkeys have been around since their sudden rise to recognition in 2005 with singles such as 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor' that went straight to number one. Despite this, none of their music has really caught my attention until now. The album is clearly recorded with a different perspective in mind than the last albums. Almost like a dream, Alex Turner slips from the epic electric guitar chords of 'Do I Wanna Know' to the hardcore rock sound of 'R U Mine' to the chill drum vibes of 'One For The Road'.
Most importantly, 'AM' is the first album when people can really hear the Arctic Monkeys experimenting with their sound to great effect. In this album we hear the acoustic guitar of 'Fireside' turn into the 2002 hip hop feel of second single 'Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High'. The result is an album that is really able to flex its muscle and despite taking the sound and feel all over the place, manages to drag everything back into a clear album that has its own body. No wonder it got nominated for the Mercury Prize only two days after it had been released.
'AM' is a work of art album from a band that absolutely knows what they're doing. Despite being an album that's clearly a rock album, it goes everywhere and can be enjoyed by many. Namely, I would recommend this album to people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are looking for love (I won't give away why). BUY THIS ALBUM!
10/10
Click here to watch the video for the new single off the album 'Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High'.
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