Arctic Monkeys second, not quite as good as the first (Favourite Worst Nightmare - Arctic Monkeys)

Member Name: Mark304

Product:	Favourite Worst Nightmare - Arctic Monkeys
Date:	21/07/09 (8 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Some fantastic hit songs

Disadvantages: Some less powerful songs which arent as good

This album is great. It starts with the fantastic guitar rift on Teddy Picker and just sets it off perfectly. Although not as good as the first one they produced it is still good. However, it must be said this is certainly a grower album, and the similarities between songs can very clearly be heard. It must be said this album does have quite a bit of variety to it and different sounds. From the upbeat, bouncy BrianStorm to the more dramatic 505. All the songs end up following the same style however. And this would be the criticism that it would have been nice to see something different from this album rather than the previously used sounds.
After a few listens you find yourself skipping the less powerful songs such as Only Ones Who Know, this type just doesn't sound good with the Arctic Monkeys. On the song If you were there beware, a fantastic drum solo kicks in midway through, which demonstrates the sheer ability of the band.

Summary: Good album, just not as good as the first release