Comments on: The Rise and Stumble of the Arctic Monkeys http://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:10:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jackk Jhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-40326 Jackk J Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:43:58 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-40326 Hardly like this album at all. Would not even think to listen to it if it was not by the Arctic Monkeys. It is true a band needs to progress and mature, but this a completely different sound change. The songs seem to blur into one another for me, I can't distinguish them and they all sound the same. Their old music got fans because it was fast, upbeat and catchy. This is completely different sound alltogether. Like the other dude said, they lost their original 'soul'. Hardly like this album at all. Would not even think to listen to it if it was not by the Arctic Monkeys. It is true a band needs to progress and mature, but this a completely different sound change. The songs seem to blur into one another for me, I can’t distinguish them and they all sound the same. Their old music got fans because it was fast, upbeat and catchy. This is completely different sound alltogether. Like the other dude said, they lost their original ‘soul’.

]]> By: alexShttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-37144 alexS Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:11:03 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-37144 this album is great, a few weak tracks but still, what else could they have done? they dont want to be the same old indie crap band that everyone else is, they are a bit of a refreshment in the desert that is music, especially indie music at the moment. the pressure to keep doing what is popular makes so many bands, for example, kings of leon, become the same old regular bollocks when once upon a time they were amazing. they were the next big thing and i do acknowledge they seemed to have settled into the music industry now, they dont make much noise anymore like they used to, but its making a different sounding album thats done this. the next big thing will come in a couple of years time. this album is great, a few weak tracks but still, what else could they have done? they dont want to be the same old indie crap band that everyone else is, they are a bit of a refreshment in the desert that is music, especially indie music at the moment. the pressure to keep doing what is popular makes so many bands, for example, kings of leon, become the same old regular bollocks when once upon a time they were amazing. they were the next big thing and i do acknowledge they seemed to have settled into the music industry now, they dont make much noise anymore like they used to, but its making a different sounding album thats done this. the next big thing will come in a couple of years time.

]]> By: Arctic Monkeys – Fright Lined Dining Room at Pretty Much Amazing!http://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-30664 Arctic Monkeys – Fright Lined Dining Room at Pretty Much Amazing! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:31:21 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-30664 [...] tracks to back the Arctics’ second single “Cornerstone” off Humbug, which we were crazy about .Alex Turner told Uncut Magazine that he wrote the song “one morning, quite quickly” [...] [...] tracks to back the Arctics’ second single “Cornerstone” off Humbug, which we were crazy about .Alex Turner told Uncut Magazine that he wrote the song “one morning, quite quickly” [...]

]]> By: Rhiannonhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-27218 Rhiannon Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:06:26 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-27218 I am honestly surprised they've lasted this long. This is a band that has run out of its original steam and needs to go its own ways. NME readers have inundated the website saying how boed, arrogant and detatched they were at Leeds. To start with they struck chord with their chippy take on northern life and although Alex Turner may owe a lot to George Formby he's no Dylan Thomas. But it was fun and made people feel happy for a while they d anced and sang along. Now - at a stroke they have dumped most of their fan base and are trying to turn into every damned boring indie band you've ever encountered. It's sad but too high, too far, too soon (apologies to the Waterboys). They were just never worthy of the hype and I suspect the AMs themselves know it. I am honestly surprised they’ve lasted this long. This is a band that has run out of its original steam and needs to go its own ways. NME readers have inundated the website saying how boed, arrogant and detatched they were at Leeds.
To start with they struck chord with their chippy take on northern life and although Alex Turner may owe a lot to George Formby he’s no Dylan Thomas. But it was fun and made people feel happy for a while they d anced and sang along.
Now – at a stroke they have dumped most of their fan base and are trying to turn into every damned boring indie band you’ve ever encountered. It’s sad but too high, too far, too soon (apologies to the Waterboys). They were just never worthy of the hype and I suspect the AMs themselves know it.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-27015 Anonymous Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:00:32 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-27015 loved the first two albums aswell, "humbug" might not be just as good as "whatever people say i am, that's what i'm not" and "favourite worst nightmare" but it surely does not deserve a 59/100. It is still a decent album with a few goood tracks on it. Like the review says, it is just a slight stumble and i'm sure they'll be back to there best soon, even oasis had one dodgy album. loved the first two albums aswell, “humbug” might not be just as good as “whatever people say i am, that’s what i’m not” and “favourite worst nightmare” but it surely does not deserve a 59/100. It is still a decent album with a few goood tracks on it. Like the review says, it is just a slight stumble and i’m sure they’ll be back to there best soon, even oasis had one dodgy album.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-27013 Anonymous Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:40:37 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-27013 loved the first two albums loved the first two albums

]]> By: Dayo Adesokanhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26977 Dayo Adesokan Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:57:01 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26977 This review is spot on, though the 59/100 may be a bit harsh. This review is spot on, though the 59/100 may be a bit harsh.

]]> By: tesshttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26774 tess Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:37:07 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26774 hi! I've been reading your blog for ages now and thought maybe you'd enjoy my music. I'm a London based artist from Toronto and my major influences are Cat Power, The Kills and Elliott Smith ...etc. etc. etc. I hope you enjoy!www.myspace.com/tessnormaparksxxx tess hi! I’ve been reading your blog for ages now and thought maybe you’d enjoy my music. I’m a London based artist from Toronto and my major influences are Cat Power, The Kills and Elliott Smith …etc. etc. etc. I hope you enjoy!

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]]> By: Discodavehttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26646 Discodave Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:08:22 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26646 here here here here

]]> By: Stephen Keatinghttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26439 Stephen Keating Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:04:40 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26439 I haven't heard the new album yet, but I'm sure I'll drool all over it when it finally arrives. I haven’t heard the new album yet, but I’m sure I’ll drool all over it when it finally arrives.

]]> By: Filiphttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26356 Filip Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:42:45 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26356 Cornerstone shines the brightest. I've listened to Humbug for the past week, and it has grown on me tremendously. You can't compare it to the first two CDs. It's unfair to rate it low because it doesn't sound like previous material. This should be judged separately. Cornerstone shines the brightest. I’ve listened to Humbug for the past week, and it has grown on me tremendously. You can’t compare it to the first two CDs. It’s unfair to rate it low because it doesn’t sound like previous material. This should be judged separately.

]]> By: JeffChttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26354 JeffC Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:56:08 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26354 It has taken me a few listens, but I have enjoyed Pretty VIsitors and Crying Lightning. It has taken me a few listens, but I have enjoyed Pretty VIsitors and Crying Lightning.

]]> By: Jeremyhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26351 Jeremy Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:23:42 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26351 At least they are developing. It would be boring if every band would continue to play in exactly the same as the way they debuted. It's natural for a band to develop their sound. As you grow as a musician you want to do different things. That's what they're doing, give them some credit for trying. I still like the first album the best but, this one grows on you. What's wrong with having a 'party album' and a 'deeper album'? IMHO they are trying to expand their own boundries on this album and the britpop boundries as well, nothing wrong with that. Personally I'm done with the simple, one hook based britpop songs. Time for something a bit more complex, which is still interesting the tenth time around too. At least they are developing. It would be boring if every band would continue to play in exactly the same as the way they debuted. It’s natural for a band to develop their sound. As you grow as a musician you want to do different things. That’s what they’re doing, give them some credit for trying. I still like the first album the best but, this one grows on you. What’s wrong with having a ‘party album’ and a ‘deeper album’? IMHO they are trying to expand their own boundries on this album and the britpop boundries as well, nothing wrong with that. Personally I’m done with the simple, one hook based britpop songs. Time for something a bit more complex, which is still interesting the tenth time around too.

]]> By: Allisonhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26349 Allison Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:40:09 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26349 I'm really anticipation the album, but after reading the review, it's left me wary. But after listening to the samples, I disagree with the review. It's a different edge, but I like it. I’m really anticipation the album, but after reading the review, it’s left me wary. But after listening to the samples, I disagree with the review. It’s a different edge, but I like it.

]]> By: Mickhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26345 Mick Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:43 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26345 I love all their work so far, including Crying Lightning. I haven't listened to the album yet though. Waiting for the official release but my expectations are high and I sure hope they will be met. I love all their work so far, including Crying Lightning. I haven’t listened to the album yet though. Waiting for the official release but my expectations are high and I sure hope they will be met.

]]> By: Discodavehttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26344 Discodave Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:18:06 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26344 The Rise and Stumble....? The Rise and "Continued Growth" of the Arctic Monkeys more like.Humbug is exceptional; it’s moody, refreshing, and temperamental and sounds like nothing else out there - as did every other release of theirs. They have stretched the boundaries once again and I can’t get enough of it. It’s so different to everything, lyrically and musically. And WILL grow on you. I hope that first listen of Humbug doesn’t alienate the hardcore following. The latest batch of songs don't jump out at you like the early demo's, they lurk, stalk and prowl with a much more devastating effect.You need Humbug in your life. The Rise and Stumble….? The Rise and “Continued Growth” of the Arctic Monkeys more like.

Humbug is exceptional; it’s moody, refreshing, and temperamental and sounds like nothing else out there – as did every other release of theirs. They have stretched the boundaries once again and I can’t get enough of it.
It’s so different to everything, lyrically and musically. And WILL grow on you.
I hope that first listen of Humbug doesn’t alienate the hardcore following. The latest batch of songs don’t jump out at you like the early demo’s, they lurk, stalk and prowl with a much more devastating effect.

You need Humbug in your life.

]]> By: JJhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26340 JJ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:01:44 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26340 I haven't listened to Arctic Monkeys previous albums in a while, so when this music came along, it was fairly refreshing & enjoyable. I haven’t listened to Arctic Monkeys previous albums in a while, so when this music came along, it was fairly refreshing & enjoyable.

]]> By: bzhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26339 bz Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:51:02 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26339 What stumble? I love Humbug.I don't think they will ever be able to do another 'Dancefloor', let alone WPSIAMTWIN. It would be untrustworthy to make a record talking about working class people's daily life when that's obviously not what they experience themselves anymore. What stumble? I love Humbug.

I don’t think they will ever be able to do another ‘Dancefloor’, let alone WPSIAMTWIN. It would be untrustworthy to make a record talking about working class people’s daily life when that’s obviously not what they experience themselves anymore.

]]> By: Andrewhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26327 Andrew Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:46:11 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26327 I agree wholeheartedly with the review.Its not just the brashness that's missing - I like the thought of Alex Turner slowing it up now and then with songs like "505" from Nightmare - but the storytelling. You listen to any song from the first two albums and you get a story. Its the story of a guy who is improbably picking up women with a stupid t-shirt and tie combination... its the story of friends leaving a pub and dealing with cabbies... its the story of a scummy man. Those songs paint a picture of what its like to live in England in the 00s. They don't strive for anything and thus come off as brilliantly executed.This album just feels forced. A fair number of critics have mentioned the "pick 'n' mix" line from "My Propeller" and how they can't be sure if its just more Sheffield honesty... or if its an ATTEMPT to be blunt and from Northern England. Would anyone (does anyone?) question the feelings behind the lines from the first two albums? No - we just accept that its some smartarse kid spouting off. Here, it does feel a little forced.There are some good songs - the single, which I disliked at first, turned out to be a real grower - but for the most part? Meh. It isn't a bad album, but it isn't an Arctic Monkeys album - its someone playing at being the "grownup" Monkeys and only succeeding partially. I agree wholeheartedly with the review.

Its not just the brashness that’s missing – I like the thought of Alex Turner slowing it up now and then with songs like “505″ from Nightmare – but the storytelling. You listen to any song from the first two albums and you get a story. Its the story of a guy who is improbably picking up women with a stupid t-shirt and tie combination… its the story of friends leaving a pub and dealing with cabbies… its the story of a scummy man. Those songs paint a picture of what its like to live in England in the 00s. They don’t strive for anything and thus come off as brilliantly executed.

This album just feels forced. A fair number of critics have mentioned the “pick ‘n’ mix” line from “My Propeller” and how they can’t be sure if its just more Sheffield honesty… or if its an ATTEMPT to be blunt and from Northern England. Would anyone (does anyone?) question the feelings behind the lines from the first two albums? No – we just accept that its some smartarse kid spouting off. Here, it does feel a little forced.

There are some good songs – the single, which I disliked at first, turned out to be a real grower – but for the most part? Meh. It isn’t a bad album, but it isn’t an Arctic Monkeys album – its someone playing at being the “grownup” Monkeys and only succeeding partially.

]]> By: dreyhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26326 drey Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:35:30 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26326 when i listened to the album the first time i just thought the EXACT same thing: BORIIIIING, where are the catchy riffs?!but then i listened to it with headphone and woah, it sounded so different! i really like this album now, but it DOES require at least 3 listens to like it.and i still agree: it misses the AMs' "soul"am gonna see them live on november, let's hope on stage thoses songs rock a little more when i listened to the album the first time i just thought the EXACT same thing: BORIIIIING, where are the catchy riffs?!

but then i listened to it with headphone and woah, it sounded so different! i really like this album now, but it DOES require at least 3 listens to like it.

and i still agree: it misses the AMs’ “soul”

am gonna see them live on november, let’s hope on stage thoses songs rock a little more

]]> By: liciahttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26325 licia Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:22:32 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26325 secret door is by far the best song! secret door is by far the best song!

]]> By: Kesohttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26324 Keso Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:51:08 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26324 They didn't convince me at Way Out West. And Alexander Turner looked like he was on drugs... They didn’t convince me at Way Out West. And Alexander Turner looked like he was on drugs…

]]> By: ARisenhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26323 ARisen Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:10:19 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26323 I was never a big arctic monkeys fan, but this album just completly redefined them for me.With the exception of a couple tracks in the middle which I found to be a little aimless and boring, this album really rocks! It's heavy and it's dark and it's REAL. It doesn't feel like they're trying hard to be heavy and dark, they just have it and it works.I don't know what arctic monkey fans are going to think of it, but on the outside looking in, I'm optimistic that their future releases will continue to impress. I was never a big arctic monkeys fan, but this album just completly redefined them for me.

With the exception of a couple tracks in the middle which I found to be a little aimless and boring, this album really rocks! It’s heavy and it’s dark and it’s REAL. It doesn’t feel like they’re trying hard to be heavy and dark, they just have it and it works.

I don’t know what arctic monkey fans are going to think of it, but on the outside looking in, I’m optimistic that their future releases will continue to impress.

]]> By: Mohammad Choudheryhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26318 Mohammad Choudhery Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:31:57 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26318 The first time around, barring a few songs, the album was pretty boring. But on each successive listen, the new sound just made more sense. I now love it! The first time around, barring a few songs, the album was pretty boring. But on each successive listen, the new sound just made more sense. I now love it!

]]> By: maryjennhttp://prettymuchamazing.com/music/the-rise-and-stumble-of-the-arctic-monkeys/comment-page-1#comment-26316 maryjenn Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:56:47 +0000 http://prettymuchamazing.com/?p=11614#comment-26316 Very well said. This record is an epic fail, i've been a fan of Arctic Monkeys since their first demos started floating around the Internet. And still i think this record is a bull. When i listen to it i feel that there are tired boys singing moody tunes because somebody or something pushes them to do it. Not because they want to. And not because it seems like fun to them. I have to admit that i adore their previous efforts and they still mean the world to me. Also i realy like your metaphors, they make a lot of sense. Keep up the good work with your reviews)) Very well said. This record is an epic fail, i’ve been a fan of Arctic Monkeys since their first demos started floating around the Internet. And still i think this record is a bull. When i listen to it i feel that there are tired boys singing moody tunes because somebody or something pushes them to do it. Not because they want to. And not because it seems like fun to them.
I have to admit that i adore their previous efforts and they still mean the world to me. Also i realy like your metaphors, they make a lot of sense. Keep up the good work with your reviews))

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