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What to do if your first record becomes the fastest-selling album in UK chart history? If you're the Arctic Monkeys, you don't sweat it – you just swagger back with a follow-up, Favourite Worst Nightmare, that pulls the same old tricks with a few new twists. But even as "Balaclava" and "Do Me A Favour" bandy along with that familiar mix of provincial Everyman lingo, spat rap cadence, and scuzzy guitars, Favourite Worst Nightmare is shot through with the prevailing feeling this is the sound of consolidation, not retread. So, what's new? Well, there's evidence of a heavier edge here – lead-off single "Brianstorm" veritably tears along, all galloping drums, strafing guitar lines and blistering bons mots: "Can't take my eyes off yer T-shirt and tie combination," spits Alex Turner, "Well see ya later, innovator". Like the White Stripes, though, Arctic Monkeys invest their cranked garage with splashes of melodic invention – see how "If You Were There" veers between jerky riffs and Hall Of Mirrors weirdness. And it doesn't let up from beginning 'til end – or at least 'til the closing "505", a departure lounge lament that's downbeat and tired, like conquering the world finally took its toll. --Louis Pattison
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ARCTIC MONKEYS Favourite Worse Nightmare (Factory Sealed 2007 UK 12-track CD album - Those Sheffield Monkeys are back with the follow-up to their record-breaking 2006 debut Whatever People Say I Am Thats What Im Not which produced by duo James Ford [The Klaxons Mystery Jets] & Mike Crossey [Echo & The Bunnymen The Coral] features trademarks such as haunting melodies and worst favourite dream characters and includes the singles Brianstorm & Fluorescent Adolescent presented in a very attractive & playful six panel digipack complete with a 12-page picture booklet)
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By 7shouse7
Format:Audio CD
Seriously, I was nearly put off buying this album when reading some of the earlier reviews posted. Many people had the opinion that the "new sound" of this album was awful. Well, please do take my word for it (as well as those of other reviewers below) that such opinion is pure guff. This album and the work it encompasses, whilst a departure from the earlier "Whatever..." album, is still the Arctic Monkeys, but bigger, better and an absolute stomper of a follow up album. I'm ashamed I even doubted them in the first place. Well worth the money, well worth more than a fleeting listen, and well worth at least five minutes of my time reviewing...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Robbie Swale
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
The Arctic Monkey's second album is good, but it doesn't quite reach the dizzy heights of their debut. This isn't for lack of good songs - in my opinion, it's because the album doesn't provide as much variance, or as many hooks. Whereas with the first listen to Whatever People Say I Am... leads 70% of the songs on the album instantly sinking into your memory, a first listen to Favourite Worst Nightmare leads to great impressions of only a handful of tracks.
For me, those few tracks were: Flourescent Adolescent - possibly the best song they've ever released, it contains an immensely catchy melody, a great riff, and a soaring chorus; this will be a part of the live set for a long time. Teddy Picker, another single, has a great chorus in a different way - banging away with an incessent rhythm. And 505, the closer, is a wonderful low-tempo effort, more haunting than anything else Arctic Monkeys have produced.
The rest of the tracks certainly grow with every listen, and the album of a whole is really good. Indeed, the only reason this review has the slightest hint of criticism is because my favourite tracks from their initial release were Mardy Bum, A Certain Romance and When The Sun Goes Down, whereas the majority of the tracks here seem more influenced by ... Dancefloor.
Overall, this album is well worth picking up
For me, those few tracks were: Flourescent Adolescent - possibly the best song they've ever released, it contains an immensely catchy melody, a great riff, and a soaring chorus; this will be a part of the live set for a long time. Teddy Picker, another single, has a great chorus in a different way - banging away with an incessent rhythm. And 505, the closer, is a wonderful low-tempo effort, more haunting than anything else Arctic Monkeys have produced.
The rest of the tracks certainly grow with every listen, and the album of a whole is really good. Indeed, the only reason this review has the slightest hint of criticism is because my favourite tracks from their initial release were Mardy Bum, A Certain Romance and When The Sun Goes Down, whereas the majority of the tracks here seem more influenced by ... Dancefloor.
Overall, this album is well worth picking up
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By R. B. Moore
Format:Audio CD
One concern I had with this album was that the bar had been set so high by the first album that nothing could go far enough beyond that standard to really be considered a success. Whatever People... set an entirely new standard in narrative guitar based Britpop so where was there left to go?
Well, this manages to do the job. My first couple of listens didn't convince me, but hammering it on the car stereo for a month has ingrained it and I love it. 505 is the obvious classic from the album, immediate, haunting, mature, just beautiful. But D is for Dangerous, Do Me a Favour, Yellow Bricks and House is a Circus all stand on the driving beat, the poetry of the words, the guitar that builds and works around the theme. It's a more complex sound overall, but returns again and again to a more stripped down tune when the mode suits. The lyrics are a bit more mature, but still have all the personality and wit. And the drums and misc. percussion just keeps everything in check with absolute control.
Even the obligartory Duran Duran reference and the uncompromising Yorkshire vowels seem to add more charm and personality to this record. No-one else could have made this album, and no-one else could possibly have come in for flak for it being a 'disappointing follow up'. These guys are redefining the genre, and this record sets standards that aren't going to be matched by anyone else out there right now.
By the way, my reviews aren't normally so gushy, but I really have grown to love this album! Buy it :)
Well, this manages to do the job. My first couple of listens didn't convince me, but hammering it on the car stereo for a month has ingrained it and I love it. 505 is the obvious classic from the album, immediate, haunting, mature, just beautiful. But D is for Dangerous, Do Me a Favour, Yellow Bricks and House is a Circus all stand on the driving beat, the poetry of the words, the guitar that builds and works around the theme. It's a more complex sound overall, but returns again and again to a more stripped down tune when the mode suits. The lyrics are a bit more mature, but still have all the personality and wit. And the drums and misc. percussion just keeps everything in check with absolute control.
Even the obligartory Duran Duran reference and the uncompromising Yorkshire vowels seem to add more charm and personality to this record. No-one else could have made this album, and no-one else could possibly have come in for flak for it being a 'disappointing follow up'. These guys are redefining the genre, and this record sets standards that aren't going to be matched by anyone else out there right now.
By the way, my reviews aren't normally so gushy, but I really have grown to love this album! Buy it :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
I loved everything about this album. I've not been a fan of Arctic Monkeys for long, but this album blew me away!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rachelnyc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
This is a great album. Their debut album was good but they really pushed the bar on this one. Definatly glad I bought it. The amazon downloader was really quick and simple too.
Published 10 months ago by Matty07999
1.0 out of 5 stars
wheres my CD
i have not recieved the CD and i have clearly paid for it this is well annoying now where is it you robbing thieves
Published 13 months ago by Jake
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Sealed
This CD was listed as new but when it arrived it wasn't sealed. Therefore, for all I know it could have been used. Quite disappointing as it was a present for someone.
Published 16 months ago by SJC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Have some even heard this?
I cannot understand why people think this album is so radically different to the first. I love both, though I marginally prefer the first, and it makes me question whether some... Read more
Published 19 months ago by ATommo11
5.0 out of 5 stars
buy it
I cant believe how cheap this was, i havnt stopped playing it since i got it. I love it its brilliant and just as good as there first album. Read more
Published 19 months ago by charly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
I think this is Arctic Monkeys' best album. I Love all the tracks. Brainstorm, Teddy Picker, the bad thing, 505!!! This is a great opportunity to enjoy Alex Turner's voice.
Published 19 months ago by anacamarero
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
The CD its self was very good, in my opinion the best AM album yet. The price was also very pleasing however the CD came with a sticker on the back saying batch no. Read more
Published 21 months ago by ArcticMonkey
5.0 out of 5 stars
get it, now!
I was slightly apprehensive about whether or not i would like this album after i bought it, having only heard fluorescent adolescent. However, it does not dissapoint. Read more
Published 23 months ago by crooked house
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
In my opinion this album is their best to be released to date. All songs are decent with a few gems in here. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2010 by mward
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