Brilliant Debut Album (Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not - Arctic Monkeys)

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Product:	Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not - Arctic Monkeys
Date:	30/05/07 (118 review reads)
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Arctic Monkeys
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Fantastic Debut Album

Arctic Monkeys are the new band of 2006 and kicked there album off with the increasingly popular song ' I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor'. There music is special. This is easily one of the best debut albums I have ever seen. Iv'e never felt more like singing along to an album thatn this one, theres just something about it. It's different from everything else out at the moment. It's there own kind of music.

Arctic Monkeys consist of 3 main band members from Sheffield. They have grabbed there fans by a lot of mentions is magazines, great live performances and internet downloads of there songs. The singer and also lead guitarist is called Alex Turner who was born in 1986. Arctic Monkeys have come a long way since when they were not famous. They did everything to make sure they would make it big. They gave away free demo cd's at there gigs, which work in there advantage to perfection. Maybe one of the biggest ways they made It big though was all the publicity in the magazine NME. 'NME' described Alex Turner as a 'Master Lyricist' and many other positive things about him. One other being 'Alex Turner is the coolest man on the planet'. So NME are to be thanked gratefully for the Monkeys.

Alex Turners vocals are perfect in all his song, he never fails to impress when he is singing, and he also plays the lead guitar at the same time. His voice is very distinctive; you could tell it is him a mile off when he is singing. His typical Sheffield accent shines through all the Arctic's hits. I think it's better for the band if he does sing with his accent, something different about it. His accent especially suits certain songs in the album more than others. In my opinion 'A Certain Romance could only be sung with Turner's voice.

The lyrics produce in the Arctic Monkey's songs on the album are breathtaking. I can't explain how good they are. My favourite band are 'Oasis' by quite a long way and Noel Gallagher's song writing is very hard to beat but in my opinon The Monkeys win the lyrics hands down. Don't know how they do it. All the lines make sense which doesn't always happen with some bands. Turner creates his real life experiences to the song lyrics. Everything you hear him sing is a personal experience Turner's had in the past.

The album features 13 songs on it. On average they are around 3 minute's
Long. Around half of the songs are shorter than 3 minutes but some are around 3 minutes 30 seconds and ' A Certain Romance' is by far the longer track on the album as it is 5 and a half minutes long. This album was released in January and for a lengthy spell I couldn't stop listening to it. It is very addictive especially if you are a huge fan of 'Indie'. There are no weak tracks at all. Some people find the track 'Riot Van' is a weak link but some find it as one of there favourites it is down to opinion's but I think you will find there all great hits.

'What ever people say I am, that's what I'm not' was so popular it out sold oasis's debut album by the middle of the week and this manages to sell more copies than the entire top 20 albums put together it shows that they really have demonstrated how much it helps to build a fan base from scratch before they made it big.

The cover defiantly would not be my desired choice for the front of an album. I don't know why they went for this idea, A man face smoking a cigarette not very convincing but the album quality overpowers little factors like the cover. There next cover will have to be better, because it must put off customers buying it especially older people as it is not setting a good example.

The Singles
The artic monkeys had three singles from the album so far them featuring 'I bet that you look good on the dance floor', When The sun goes down', and 'view from the afternoon. They are good chooses for singles as they are certainly among the best songs on the album. 'When the sun goes down' happen to be my favourite Arctic Monkeys song. I love it. Its about prostitutes, drugs and sex. That's not my reason for liking it so much, far from it. It's just a fantastic song

Here a brief review of all the songs

View from the afternoon
Very strong start to the album which is important for all albums. The intro the song off well as well. It is a musical intro which kicks into the lyrics, which are very good. Not the best on the album but I wouldn't expect that for the first track.
8.5/10

Bet that you look good on the dance floor
First single of the album. Who doesn't like this? No one. This is a favourite for all the music channels on TV the videos just shows them performing the song which is better then being a story to it. One of the best intros I have heard. Good singing from Alex. Great
9/10

Dancing shoes
If you had to say the weakest links this would be one of them but is still good to listen to and fits into the album well. Hard upbeat tune. I still love it. I think this is going to be a single as I have heard rumours.
8/10

Fake tales of San Francisco
Almost a perfect song. One of the best on the album. The best possible vocals and also best possible lyrics. Typical Arctic monkeys songs. The chorus is rememorabel and I love it.
9.5/10

Still take you home
This as most Arctic Monkeys songs is a quick tempo song. I love the chorus in this. The music is really good in between each verse and chorus. Not much to say about this but it's a good song
8/10

Mardy Bum
My second favourite song on the album and has very good and local lyrics. I've found most my friends who have the album find that it is there favourite song on the album. It is a great hit. Lovely song Perfect vocals. What more do you want. When the sun goes down and this will be in my favourites for a long, long time

Riot van
This is the slow and down beat song of the album. Turner is almost talking the lyrics out. It is about underage drinking and the police coming in there riot van. I love this song is possibly a love it or hate it situation as I can see how people don't like it but I do. Good song.
8.5/10

When the sun goes down (scummy)
This is my favourite song on the album and glad it was made as a single although it wasn't a popular with other people as much as I thought it would. Extreamly good intro, really kicks in well. Amazing vocals throughout. Good lyrics although not about something everyone wants to hear about. My song of the year anyway.
10/10

A certain romance
Definitely one of the better songs on the album with a very long intro leading into the lyrics which are fairly slowly sung throughout the song. His voice fits the song perfectly. I love the lyrics
9/10

From the ritz to the rubble
A quick tempo song which now and again picks up more pace and has a quicker beat like the song. Lyrics are about clubbing and pubs. This is typical of them
8/10

I would recommend this to anyone who like this type of music, the lyrics are amazing, vocals are different and sounds great. There are no weak links which is incredibly rare and this is all in there debut album. So get out there and buy this you will agree with me and love it. I hope they go on and make there second album in the foreseeable future. Well done Arctic Monkeys, you've made a great album to remember for years to come


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Performer: Arctic Monkeys
Artist: Arctic Monkeys
Title: Whatever People Say
Producer: Jim Abbiss; Alan Smyth
Released: 23/01/2006
Original Release 2006
No of Discs: 1

Summary: This is a great piece of work, well worth a listen