Best part was dad saying “rock and roll is not dead” and that’s essentially what Alex said when they won a Brit award for this album during his acceptance speech
Alex Turner rightly gets a lot of the praise for being the writer of the songs, frontman and lead vocals on 99% and generally being Mr Cool but the rest of the band are outrageously good too, Matt Helders is an absolute beast on the drums and backing vocals, Nick and Jamie too, seriously they sound even better live than on their records.
I don't remember if the guitarrist is Nick or Jamie, but the guitar is always the worst part of the arctic monkeys, obviously there are great guitars in the albums, but the guitarrist is 2 levels below anyone music-wise, you have to just see that Alex is the one who plays solos and in TBHAC the hired a 3rd guitarrist to play the complex guitars, like the solo on 4 stars out of 5. I'm not saying that he is bad, but he's very mediocre compared to his bandmates
@@accioashlynhe’s been more consistent lately though, i remember he would always mess up in their earlier shows but now he like actually plays his parts correctly recently. :,)
But you’ve gotta do the debut album too! They were a huge cultural explosion with that album in the U.K. when they broke on the scene in 2006, the biggest since Oasis in 1994 and no one has come close since 👍
Easily their best album. I've been listening to Arctic Monkeys for over 10 years and only their debut has never left my playlists. Absolute classic. So much energy, it's such a fun listen.
Just so you guys know I Wanna Be Yours was actually originally a poem by John Cooper Clarke that is studied in schools in the UK. He has performed the poem version live with the Arctic Monkeys before.
The Monkeys went to see JCC perform when they were starting out and told him they were in a band but wanted to change the name. He asked them what they were called and when they told him he said they should stick with it so they did
That is true, the first verse is word for word, after that, Alex wrote the rest which became the song. When introduced JCC asked what the name of the band was and they were not sure it sounded right and we looking at changing it, JCC said it sounded great, so they kept it.
I'm from the same town as Arctic Monkeys, and I love seeing others discover them properly for the first time - so PLEASE introduce your dad to their debut 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'. It is all anyone in England listened to that year. It was perfect.
The “me and your mom making love” editing was so slick some people might not have even gotten that 😂😂😂 Great vid as always guys. I suggested AM on the last Arctic Monkeys video; you love to see it! Edit: Knee Socks is an absolute bop
I know everyone goes to R U Mine, Do I wanna know and Why'd you only call me when you're high as the best tunes...…..and they are brilliant, but Number 1 Party anthem and I wanna be yours are actually masterpieces man. There's so much emotion in those tunes.
Arctic Monkeys is really for those who can appreciate both popular and alternative music. i don't get the hate this album gets, it's super fun and it has soul, it's catchy and many different people can enjoy, and that takes real talent to be able to connect so wildly like that
I think the reason people give this album hate is because this album is the most popular one, but isn't quite representative of the rest of their discography. Prior to this their music is more punk, less pop, and more rawness and less polish. It's definitely their most cleanly presented and shiny work, but I think it stings the fans a bit to know that the album everyone knows their favorite band from happens to be one the most divorced from their body of work. It's why Radiohead fans get upset about the album Pablo Honey. Creep's still a banger song, but if a Radiohead fan hears you say Pablo Honey is your favorite their eyes will roll so hard you'd be worried they might pull something.
@@JustAJauneArc actually best am album might still be the first one but Second one is great too AM of course hope last one too not a fan of sias, and tbhc but it s ok radiohead best album might still be in rainbows
@@JM-wh1lv he said in the video that he'd show him "FWM, AM and TBH" before the new album. Not sure why but it's what he said. Sounded reasonably concrete but idk.
“They know how to close an album.” I totally agree with that statement. That is an absolute fact about the Monkeys that i think a bit overlooked. Like straight every album they finish it so perfectly. But my favorite is by far the Humbug’s closing song The Jeweller’s Hands. Just go and listen. No words needed. I feel like they are not closing an album but closing my whole life. •edit• now we have a exception..
13:00 I love that he mentions the War Pigs similarity to the Arabella riff cause that's actually a pretty direct reference by the band. When they play this live, a lot of the times they'll transition the riff into the War Pigs one for a quick breakdown right before the solo, it's dope.
R U Mine is one of my favourite songs of all time, the unconventional vocal flow, the lyrics, the drummer letting lose, the guitar riffs. Absolutely perfect
"Do I Wanna Know?" was actually the song that brought them to new height and fame. AM themselves had always been a sole British grunge band and like the Queen, early on in their career, their presence in the US was relatively muted but when "Do I Wanna Know?" debutted, it suddenly gained alot of traction and it even, for the first time in their entire career, broke into the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at 70. Despite being a mere 70, it was even nominated as the best rock performance during the 2015 Grammy Awards. It was even ranked 3rd as the "Most iconic guitar riff of all time" by Guitar World in 2019. It's the song that made them what they are today.
@@babypipess7227 It wasn't. "Do I Wanna Know?" was what broke the mould for them and changed how people perceived them. "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High" wasn't even on Billboards Top 100 and it's on the UK Charts at 72 I think whereas "Do I Wanna Know?" and "R U Mine?" both outperformed the song you mentioned as "R U Mine?" also got up to the 20+ on the UK Charts like "Do I Wanna Know?". Also, "R U Mine?" was certified platinum and became the best-selling song for them. Yea the song you mentioned blew up on tiktok and tumblr but that doesn't mean that it's their ultimate "big one". The other two outshone it 3x over.
one of, if not THE best album of the 2010s. literally no skips. every song is fucking brilliant from start to end. the drums during r u mine? must also be one of the best in our generation like oh my god
I'm excited for the reaction to "Tranquility Base" because it is most definitely the type of album where it gets better the more times you listen to. The drastic change in genre was wild but it works very well
1st time listening: I get it, but I don't think is that cool 2nd time listening: Ok, there's more cool songs that I remembered 3rd time listening: I JUST WANTED TO BE ONE OF THE STROKES
This is definitely an album that gives you an entire body with no skips.. it’s commercially appealing but without losing his rock credibility. Definitely an amazing project
this is an album you can listen, no skips. I remember listening to this in hs, I had been following them for about a year and was obsessed when they dropped this. And it holds up well over 6 years later
Can we just appreciate how amazing of a writer Alex Turner is? Do I Wanna Know and R U Mine are so INCREDIBLY written. The way he finishes a line with half a word and starts the next time with the other half. He can literally do whatever he wants. I also never really appreciated how insane the drums are on R U Mine until now. WILD. ps: ily guys 👏🏻
Dudes, I’m in Ireland I’ve had the worst day and you guys are just a Ray of sunshine mixed with an encyclopaedic knowledge of good music. So so much love. Been having a bad day with my mental health with my multiple sclerosis and you two are just making it that bit easier. You guys rock ❤️
Hilarious that your dad mentioned the similarities with War Pigs during Arabella. I saw them in 2013 at Madison Square Garden, touring this album and they actually melded that part of War Pigs into the live performance
So, I'm from Ukraine and discovered your channel since the war has started and i got to say that's the most comforting thing for me during this time. Being in touch with all the music i love and have this back to normal love is ❤️ Your expertise is huge, your relationship is awesome 💕 sending lots of love to you guys!
Masterpiece is one of those words that gets thrown around way too often, but here for AM, I feel it deserves that title. This really is a modern rock masterpiece.
Great to hear when your dad says "rock & roll is not dead" after listening to the second track, which is exactly what Alex said after receiving the 'best record' award, and then he dropped the mic - LEGEND🤣
This makes me so happy to watch someone listen to this album for the first time and feel the joy I felt. The best part is the Album never gets stale, so good front to back.
This album introduced me to the band so it will always hold a special place in my heart. Listening to it years later and it STILL HITS. Great reaction, guys!
this is the only album where i like all the songs, i didn't know that was possible. this album holds a very special place in my heart. each song has no difference in quality, its an album wich people in any taste of music can enjoy. no matter when i listen to it, whether it be 5 years ago or one week ago, it ignites so many feelings, so nostalgic yet ahead of its time. thank you arctic monkeys
Alex Turner actually incorporated War pigs riff into a break before the solo in some of their live show. There's couple of videos on youtube, AND IT'S AMAZING.
Literally the first video I've watched of yours. Amazing to see a dad and his son enjoying music together. Love that you're helping him discover new music, it's an album I love and to watch you two enjoy it like many others have is incredible to see.
It's more that the earlier albums don't get the credit. This album doesn't have their early British India charm. Don't get me wrong is a good album. But you'll find Americans love this album but the British love the first 2.
Don't think that's an unpopular opinion at all, I'd say that technically AM is perfect, but the nostalgia of their first album might just peak it for me
After this record you must listen The Last Shadow Puppets' "Everything you've come to expect". I think is the turning point in the evolution from this, more commercial oriented persona, Alex Turner, to the crooner that is nowadays. Hope you'll do it guys!
Hey ! I've always considered myself a music nerd and I love obsessing over musical intricacies, and I just came across your channel with this video. Your chemistry is absolutely brilliant and its great just seeing 2 people enjoy music ! You've earned a new fan :)
Gotta do Queens Of The Stone Age! Josh Hommes influences on this band are undeniable (especially since they're good friends and he worked with them on AM and Humbug.)
The appreciation for Arctic Monkeys all the way from America being from Sheffield growing up in the same area Arctic Monkeys grew up, going to the same school as Alex Turner and others.. it’s heart warming to see two people who clearly know about music talk about Arctic Monkeys literally warms my heart in so many different ways! Absolutely brilliant video.
One of the things that really makes this work is a combination of Kevin’s musical background and disconnect from pop and urban culture. Plus being an open minded person makes him the perfect audience for Connor.
Do The Last Shadow Puppets next - either album. I’m sure your dad would appreciate the grittiness of Arctic Monkeys with Miles Kane’s voice thrown in and heavy Scott Walker influences. Oh and strings.
I remember when that album came out I thought I was a sick cunt wearing suit trousers and copying their style for the vid, sniffing Molly in the bathroom of a friend's band practice. Stupid kid.
It’s so funny that your dad mentioned how a crowd would sing along with the riffs because they’re so catchy! That’s exactly what it’s like being in the crowd when they’re live lol it was such an incredible feeling to be a part of that when I saw them a few weeks ago
Perfect album. Alex Turner definitely has hip hop influences with his multi-syllable rhyming, metaphors & phrasing. The album has a great theme, all relating to the AM (time) lovestruck vibes, obviously AM standing ‘Arctic Monkeys’ too. The writing is phenomenal, not just the production. Like I said, perfect. 10/10.
13:00 They have stitched together the riffs from Arabella and war pigs in a few live performances just before the guitar solo, and it sounds fucking amazing.
I'd be really interested in hearing your reactions to Hozier's Wasteland, Baby! It's his second album and it's so diverse in how it sounds. There's something infectious about the instrumentals, with the sort of gritty bass and drums, not to mention the sheer beauty of the lyrics- I mean it wouldn't be a Hozier album without some superb lyricism. It might not fit into the category of music you like, but it's a mindblowing experience either way. :))
The instrumentals on Knee socks is crazy underrated. Also Alex Turner was in the band The Last Shadow Puppets which he experiment his voice on their songs and it worked perfectly
This album is really overhated. Like I get it, it's their most popular and sounds the most... idk typical early 2010s rock? But like it still sounds great and Alex Turner's voice on here? Might be some of the smoothest and most infectious vocal delivery he's ever done fr.
The most infectious vocal delivery is the first album he’s not quite captured that rawness and scrappy energy since. His voice over time has just been diluted over time as he’s developed into a cheesy crooner.
@@gregorybobson9328 It was great on the first album, and I do wish he kept more of the scrappy and raw energy on some tracks here cus it would've been cool, but I do think it's a bit catchier and while I wish there was more roughness, I do like smooth Alex Turner as well
I would love it if y'all did Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. I know it's not a lot of people's favorites, but I feel like you both would vibe and enjoy!!
Connor side eyeing his dad with the huge smile in r u mine right before it comes back in after the acapella bridge 😂 all of us who know this album KNEW that look
I bet your dad would love the “The Forever Story” -JID! It’s so diverse and lyrical and overall an amazing album especially for this sort of listening!
This video in my grandparents' time was simply unthinkable, because the musical tastes of the generations were very different. Today it is common to find parents and children enjoying the same bands. Long live Rock!!!
I've listened to these songs hundreds of times, but listening to them once with you all breathes fresh air into the music. Thank you guys for what you do ✌️
Actually Kevin could not be more spot-on about Arabella and War Pigs, they've actually been playing the War Pigs riff during Arabella's bridge throughout their entire AM tour. You guys know your stuff ! Great review once again
Representing the UK! I love it. This is one of those records where you just don’t skip a track. Every song is so meticulously arranged in a way to create this masterpiece. It definitely helped formulate my adolescence and I’m always nostalgic whenever I play the tunes.
I've followed the Arctic Monkeys from the beginning. I introduced them to tons of my friend. It's just been amazing following their progression. I think Alex Turner is a great poet. They are awesome live, I've had the pleasure of seeing them live 5 times. If you get the chance I definitely recommend.
Albums that I'd love to see: The Libertines - Up The Bracket Bloc Party - Silent Alarm Coldplay - Rush of Blood to the Head The Maccabees - Given to the Wild The Hives - Veni Vidi Vicious
Every single album they’ve put out in there own respective way have been amazing and I’m excited for there new one October 21st. There single release “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball” from there new album “The Car” is sooo good 🥹 been a fan easily since 08’ and still my all time favourite band 🫡
The fucking cuts after Arabella…I see what you did there 🤣 “It’s like me and mum- _(cut)_ makin’ _(cut)_ love”. Killed me! Had to be on purpose. So funny. Speaking of that song, I was worried dad wasn’t going to pick up on the War Pigs similarity. It’s so similar it had to be an intentional thing.
People hate on this album because it went mainstream. Even as a long time Arctic Monkeys fan this album quickly became my favorite, and still is. Doesn't include my top 3 maybe even top 5 favorite songs, but as a whole this album has no bad songs and is enjoyable from start to finish. If I play this album I'm not skipping any.
Seeing you both jam out, and talking about each song, really appreciating lyrics and instruments, made me feel like I was listening to the album for the first time again!
DO THE DEBUT ALBUM Whatever People say i am thats what im not one of THE best debut albums ever made by ANY rock group!! One of the best sounding and greatest albums ever made!!!
You guys should do Qotsa - Like Clockwork. I think that album and AM really shaped the sound of rock music in the 2010's, have a feeling your dad would love it too.
