However, their style of singing isn't exactly for all people; like my little brother thinks they sound in pain when singing. I personally find the style a nice break from all the stuffy-nosed, flat singing that some bands use. Also, you have to listen to "You Probably Couldn't See The Lights But You Were Looking Straight At Me". Awesome song.
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
(2006, Indie rock, by Arctic Monkeys, Label: Domino)
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Edgy poetry with a fresh sound. Teens and up.
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for Ages 14 and Up
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This review of Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Parents need to know that there is some "wanna take it outside?" bad-boy posturing and there are references to drinking and fighting. The cover art features a man smoking.
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- Families can talk about the wonderful songwriting. What makes these songs so visually evocative? Also, where do you draw the line between being honest and glamorizing bad behavior?
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Imagine references to Shakespeare combined with "let's get drunk and take it outside" bad-boy posturing, sung over imaginative punk-infused instrumental tracks? In fact, that's exactly what UK sensation the Arctic Monkeys delivers in spades on WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY I AM, THAT'S WHAT I'M NOT. The singing and playing on this CD are terrific and the production is excellent. But the real star is the songwriting: Edgy poetry about the real-life concerns of wild young men comes off as honest, unpretentious storytelling."No time for Montagues or Capulets/Just banging tunes and DJ sets," in "Dancefloor" is the track with a Shakespearean reference, but all the songs on this CD tell an evocative and visual story.
Is It Any Good?
The Arctic Monkeys deliver stunning performances -- and, ironically, it's the realism and flat-out honesty of these songs that may also raise some parental concerns. There are references to underage drinking and street fights, a de-romanticized portrait of prostitution, a sprinkling of four-letter words, and CD art that makes smoking look cool. Still, the songs are so well written and well performed that this is one album that's probably worth a little PC discomfort and family discussion. The music is just so darn good.
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Released on: 2/21/2006
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
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