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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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Favourite Worst Nightmare is everything you hoped Arctic Monkeys would do next. Not so much a sequel as an upgrade, a breakneck technicolour journey through screwball punk and guitar-fuelled dancefloor heroics, it's very, very fast and very, very loud; a brilliant racket that proves there's infinitely more to Arctic Monkeys than writing pretty little ditties, yet at the same time boasting some of the strongest songs they've ever written.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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
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
Format:Audio CD
I have known for a while that my mum liked the Arctic Monkeys, but I never payed much attention. So, when I found this CD under my sofa, I thought, "Ooh, I'll try it." And..... I loved it! This CD is rather old now but it is still superb. The beats are fast and the lyrics angry. Teddy Picker stands out as my personall Favourite and other songs like Brainstorm, Old yellow bricks and Balaclava are amazing. A bargain.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 2 months ago by Jake
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 4 months ago by SJC
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 7 months ago by ATommo11
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 7 months ago by charly
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 8 months ago by anacamarero
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 9 months ago by ArcticMonkey
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 11 months ago by crooked house
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 17 months ago by mward
Great gift
This was an item my partner wanted and was a great bargain gift. It was delivered very quick and in excellent condition.
Published on 22 April 2010 by Lisa H. Quigley
christmas present
although not a christmas present for this year, but previously, I had no problems with the seller as regards condition and despatch.
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by P. Pegden
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