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| Arctic Monkeys Albums Ranked
I'm psyched to see Arctic Monkeys for the first time. And since it's going to
be their first headlining festival gig in the US, I'm extremely stoked. So
here's my ranking of their discography. Enjoy! | | 5 |  | Arctic Monkeys
Suck It and See
The only Arctic Monkeys album I don't listen to. I've only heard the full album 2 or 3 times, and
there is nothing that really interests me about SIAS. Even the singles are boring and uninspired
especially Brick by Brick. The lyrics are still really good, but Alex can't carry the whole album. I
don't love anything about SIAS, and it's a really disappointing release in my opinion but it's not
awful. It's just average. 3/5
I don't really know this album that well so here's some interesting Arctic Monkey facts:
*Fluorescent Adolescent was co written by Alex's then girlfriend Johanna Bennett.
*Matt Helder's biggest hero is John Bonham
*Suck It and See's title was briefly called thriller
*Brianstorm is about an odd fan who stuck into their dressing room in Osaka, Japan.
*505 samples part of the soundtrack of The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly | | 4 |  | Arctic Monkeys
Humbug
Humbug was the first Arctic Monkeys album I've actually listened to, and it's definitely not the place to start with their
discography. Humbug takes quite a few listens to appreciate, and there are some really great Monkey songs on here. Humbug
was drastic departure from 2007's FWN. With Josh Homme producing this Arctic Monkeys release, the sound is much closer to
psychadelic rock instead of their brand of indie rock. And with this new territory for the Arctic Monkeys in sound comes a few
mistakes in the form of long drawn out tracks like the Jeweller's hand. Some of the songs just have too few interesting
musical elements to support their 4-5 minute run time. The most noticeable changes in sound from FWN to Humbug in my
opinion is the large difference in energy. But Humbug makes up for it with it's heavy unique guitar work and quite possibly
some of Alex Turner's best lyrics or at least his most creative lyrics. The album is also really varied musically with the heavy
rockin' Crying Lightning, the heartbreaking Cornerstone, and the organ filled Pretty Visitors. While the album is much less
accessible than their other releases, Humbug is really underrated and the mystical/psychedelic vibes are really captivating.
4/5
Some of my favorite lyrics from this album:
"With folded arms you occupied the bench like toothache
Stood and puffed your chest out like you'd never lost a war" -Crying Lightning
"It's a magnolia celebration
To be attempted on a Wednesday night
It's better than to get a reputation
As a miserable little tyke" -Secret Door
"If I could be someone else for a week,
I'd spend it chasing after you,
Cos she's not shattering my attitude" -Potion Approaching
"And I elongated my lift home,
Yeah I let him go the long way round
I smelt your scent on the seatbelt
And kept my shortcuts to myself" -Cornerstone
Favorite Tracks: Crying Lightning, Dangerous Animals, Secret Door, Potion Approaching, Cornerstone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Je6OnzdFI
Fun Fact: Alex Wrote a lot of the lyrics of Humbug in the middle of the night. | | 3 |  | Arctic Monkeys
AM
Arctic Monkey's most recent album and comeback in my opinion. AM takes influence from many different genres, but
I'd say that Desert Rock and R&B elements are most prevelant. Songs like Do I Wanna Know? and RU Mine? have really
chilled sexy Riffs with hushed vocal melodies that are really catchy. Besides R U Mine? most of the songs slowly
buildup to a really groovy chill climax that's perfect for night driving. Whenever I'm driving on just in a car at night I
always think of playing this album. The drums are great with songs like R U Mine? and () really put Matt Helders in the
spotlight, but his drumming can also complement the different soft guitar tones very well. Alex's vocals are definitely
tighter on this release compared to their first 2, but his voice doesn't seem nearly as expressive. Josh Homme's
backing vocals on Knee Sock's are phenominal. While Alex's lyrics are still good, I don't think they are nearly as
memorable as Whatever and FWN, but they get the idea cross still very well. There are also a few songs that I don't
care for as much like: I Wanna Be Yours and I Want It all, but all the other songs are very catchy and memorable.
4.5/5
Some of my Favorite Lyrics From the Album:
"Arabella's got some interstellar-gator skin boots
And a helter skelter 'round her little finger and I ride it endlessly" -Arabella
"The look of love - the rush of blood
The "She's with me" - the Gallic shrug" -No 1. Party Anthem
"Somewhere darker
Talking the same shite
I need a partner
Well, are you out tonight?" -Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?"
"You and me could have been a team
Each had a half of a king and queen seat
Like the beginning of Mean Streets
You could Be My Baby" -Knee Socks
Favorite Tracks: Do I Wanna Know?, R U Mine?, Arabella, No 1. Party Anthem, Knee Socks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okwtlr4mshA
Fun Fact: AM's title was inspired by Velvet Underground's compilation album VU. | | 2 |  | Arctic Monkeys
Favourite Worst Nightmare
The followup to Whatever, Favourite Worst Nightmare is just as great if not better at times when compared
to their debut album. Although Whatever has always been my favorite and I can listen to it endlessly. FWN
has really grown on me recently, and the amount of energy the first four songs of FWN has is unmatched by
any other Monkeys release. You can't help but to jam along when songs like Brianstorm and Teddy Picker
come up. The sound is also heavier than their first release, which is a nice change from the lightness in
sound of their debut. The drumming is once again great especially on D is for Dangerous. The lyrics are also
great honestly every Monkeys album is great lyrically. But Alex's singing in my opinion is much better on their
early releases his voice shows a lot more emotion on Whatever and FWN compared to SIAS and AM. FWN has
a lot more chilled out and slow songs compared their debut but just about all of them build up to a loud
climax that is pretty satisfying especially on 505, but none of them are done as well as A Certain Romance.
The first half is definitely front loaded with the best tracks, but all the songs are great. 4.5/5
Some of my favorite lyrics from the album:
"And it's the thousandth time and it's even bolder,
Don't be surprised when you get bent over" -Teddy Picker
"You used to get it in your fishnets
Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when you used to be a rascal?" -Fluorescent Adolescent
"And do me a favour, and ask if you need some help!
She said, do me a favour and stop flattering yourself!" -Do Me a Favour
"I'm going back to 505,
If it's a 7 hour flight or a 45 minute drive,
In my imagination you're waiting lying on your side,
With your hands between your thighs" -505
Favorite Songs: Teddy Picker, Fluorescent Adolescent, Do Me a Favour, Old Yellow Bricks, 505
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqLgyMj2Ax0
Fun Fact: One of the titles the bands considered for the album was Lesbian Wednesdays. | | 1 |  | Arctic Monkeys
Whatever People Say I Am...
Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not became the fast selling debut album in the UK. It
was released to critical acclaim and Arctic Monkeys became one of the first bands to become really
popular through word of mouth over the internet. This album was a real game changer, and it's the
first Arctic Monkey's album I fell in love with. Whatever is the reason why I love the Arctic Monkeys.
The energy on this album is incredible, and the slower softer songs like Mardy Bum break the tension
without completely slowing it down. All the songs are very catchy and satisfying with a lo-fi/gritty
production. The interplay between the guitars and base are really well done and pretty groovy
actually. Matt Helder's drumming is also very hard hitting and impactful without taking attention
away from the fantastic guitar work. The lyrics are also are amazing. Alex Turner is an exceptional
lyricist, the songs are all very cleverly written with a ton of sarcastic humor and intelligent insights
on Britain's nightlife. The buildup of A Certain Romance is perfect it just transitions from quiet to loud
very well. Truly an extraordinary song. I love every song on this album. 5/5
Some of my favorite lyrics from the album:
"And all the weekend rock stars in the toilets
Practicing their lines" -Fake Tales of San Francisco
"Anticipation has the habit to set you up
For disappointment in evening entertainment but
Tonight there'll be some love" -The View From the Afternoon
"Because she must be fucking freezing
Scantily clad beneath the clear night sky
it doesn't stop in the winter, no" -When The Sun Goes Down
"Have you been drinking, son? You don't look old enough to me."
"I'm sorry, officer, is there a certain age you're supposed to be? 'Cause nobody told me."
-Riot Van
Favorite Tracks: The View From the Afternoon, Fake Tales of San Francisco, Mardy Bum,
When the Sun Goes Down, A Certain Romance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b09PB3KwEyk
Fun Fact: The concept of this album loosely revolves around the lives of young North England
clubbers | |
scottpilgrim10
05.03.14 | http://www.nme.com/photos/50-incredibly-geeky-facts-about-arctic-monkeys/211085/1/1
Awesome Arctic Monkeys facts^ | Rowan5215
05.03.14 | Suck it and See has Love is a Laserquest and That's Where You're Wrong though
Humbug is my favourite, AM is last | tommygun
05.03.14 | fwn is best agreed | scottpilgrim10
05.03.14 | @Rowan5215 TWYW is pretty cool, but LIALQ is just alright. I never listen to SIAS, so even the songs I enjoy on it rarely get played. Humbug gets pretty boring at parts especially the Jeweller's Hand and Fire and the Thud. Crying Lighting and Cornerstone are def. top 10 Arctic Monkeys song though.
@tommygun I used to like AM even more than FWN, but FWN has really grown on me. | XingKing
05.03.14 | Ranking is correct and the only way I could see anyone disagreeing is if they liked FWN more | scottpilgrim10
05.03.14 | Agreed. Whatever narrowly beats out FWN, because of nostalgia and it has 3 of my top 5 Monkeys songs (The View From the Afternoon, When the Sun Goes Down, and A Certain Romance). | Muisc4Life26
05.03.14 | 1 is so good | Rowan5215
05.03.14 | @Xing You didn't see my comment then boi | XingKing
05.03.14 | I saw your comment and I genuinely think you are delusional | Rowan5215
05.03.14 | You're a massive QOTSA fan, how can you not love them sexy grooves on Humbug | XingKing
05.03.14 | Because they are not sexy. I listened through it again two or so days ago and I was bored to fucking tears. I had bumped it up from 2.5 to a 3 after listening to it the other month because of you and I just hate it again | Rowan5215
05.03.14 | You're just doing this because I don't like the Artist in the Ambulance aren't you | XingKing
05.03.14 | I actually had no idea you didn't like Artist until right now. I don't.. I... I don't know what to feel anymore | Rowan5215
05.03.14 | Naw I like it but its at least 1.5 points lower than their best work | XingKing
05.03.14 | You're silly. I like that :3 | Rowan5215
05.03.14 | I'm offended | mryrtmrnfoxxxy
05.03.14 | 21543 probably | NakedSnake
05.03.14 | 1 and 2 are the only ones that matter. | PaddyPooHead
05.03.14 | Humbug is number one | Ryus
05.03.14 | overrated band, yeah 1 is ok though | eddie95
05.03.14 | I would like to check them out but I'm scared honestly... | Ryus
05.03.14 | yeah they're a pretty frightening band you won't be able to sleep | TalonsOfFire
05.03.14 | 21435 It's definitely close, but FWN has better songs and is just more diverse in my opinion than the debut. Also Humbug
is amazing and probably better than AM. | scottpilgrim10
05.03.14 | @eddie95 def. check out their debut album. If you don't like their debut then don't bother with the rest of their discography.
I'd say Arctic Monkeys are underrated here in the US. | Muisc4Life26
06.24.14 | Great list bro. 1 and 2 rule hard. You should check out their When The Sun Goes Down Ep, really nice stuff. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | Thanks and yeah 1 and 2 are modern classics IMO. I'll definitely check the Ep out. When the Sun Goes Down is soooooo good, it sucks that they rarely play it live anymore. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | That's fucking awesome. I would have an extremely difficult time sleeping knowing that I'd be seeing Arctic Monkeys the next day. I hope they play something besides dancing shoes and dancefloor from their debut album. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | *fingers crossed* that's a much better closer than R U Mine? which is still a sweet song. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | I wouldn't go that far but AM is definitely deserving of all the praise it gets. The album is kinda a slow grower it took me a while before I really started to love it. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | I find that I want it all, fireside, and I Wanna Be Yours are just alright. I also think that No. 1 Party Anthem is a classic monkeys tune, definitely underrated. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | Yeah knee socks is fantastic. Have you seen the new video for Snap Out Of It?, it's interesting to say the least. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | Yeah it's pretty hypnotizing but nothing will beat the video for Fluorescent Adolescent in terms of weirdness, although why'd you only call me when you're high is also pretty fucking weird. I hope the crowd will be into the set, it seems like Alex gets pretty irritated when the crowd isn't very involved or energetic specifically during their set at the iTunes festival | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | haha yeah he's definitely let their fame get to his ego. | RadicalEd
06.25.14 | correct ranking is correct. Although I may like 3 a bit more than 2 | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | It is a sweet record, and really good night time driving music. I don't know if you know this yet but Jimmy Eat World are doing a 10 year anniversary tour of Futures throughout North America and the closest date to you is probably in Bloomington, IL. http://www.alterthepress.com/2014/06/jimmy-eat-world-announce-futures-10.html | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | Thanks RadicalEd and I think so to. I actually used to prefer 3 over 2, but now I think 2 is almost as good as 1 | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | Lol just wanted to make sure. It looks awesome especially since the vinyl of Futures has been out of print for a while. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | I've only heard Futures which is excellent. | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | Alright I will. They probably are right up my alley. | tommygun
06.25.14 | fwn agreed | scottpilgrim10
06.25.14 | Almost on the same level as their debut | pannkakesangen
08.12.14 | 1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> everything else | scottpilgrim10
08.12.14 | I mean 2 is pretty close, but 1 is def their best album |
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