Bah “Humbug,” Arctic Monkeys releases its third record
There is something irresistible about the Arctic Monkeys and its catchy guitar riffs and sugary, often prosaic lyrics. The band’s last album, “Favourite Worst Nightmare” was part of a wave of English bands in the 2000s, like The Kooks or the Klaxons, who crossed the pond and into sold out venues and hipster playlists across America. Although ‘Nightmare’ was released when most of the band members were 21 years old, it shines as a display of well-crafted pop rock. It’s one of those records that you can listen to two weeks straight, clap and bob your head to the beat of your favorite dance-y segments, and then never want to listen to it ever again.
The Arctic Monkeys released its newest record “Humbug” on August 25, and the band doesn’t lose its catchy writing. But its new effort is nothing like ‘Nighmare.’ The songs are slower, dim, and slightly haunting.
“My Propeller” sets the theme of the dreary third album. Vocalist/guitarist Alex Turner sounds morosely jaded, and the band follows him through his dark journey, “My propeller won’t spin and I can’t get it started on my own / When are you arriving?”
“Dance Little Liar” and “Cornerstone” show that a more subdued Arctic Monkeys are just as good as the hurried speeds of its past. ‘Liar,’ trudges along, the drumming of Matthew Helders and Jaime Cook and Turner guitars fade and burst but the singer refuses to sacrifice his new found stoicism. Turner seems to be showing a lot of his troubled past here, making the listener wonder if this young man has actually experienced all of this misfortune. “Cornerstone” is pop at its best. Turner remains at a higher, and soft vocal range and is one of the best songs on the album.
It seems that the Arctic Monkeys want to move away from the hackneyed dance rock sounds that many fans expect. It’s not a bad idea.
Listen to “Humbug” here: http://www.imeem.com/artists/arctic_monkeys/album/PUw62HFC/humbug-album/
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