Name: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Brand: Arctic Monkeys

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Catalogue number

WIGLP162

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Discogs ID

[r12582262]

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2006-01-23

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PIAS

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5034202016212

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Artist

Arctic Monkeys

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Alternative / Modern

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Arctic Monkeys is an indie/rock band that was formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. The band consists of Alex Turner on guitar and vocals, Jamie Cook on guitar, Nick O'Malley on bass, and Matt Helders on drums. They have gained a strong following with their unique sound and captivating lyrics. Although they started as a four-piece band, Andy Nicholson was also a former member who played bass.
With their distinctive blend of indie rock and post-punk revival influences, Arctic Monkeys quickly rose to fame after the release of their debut album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" in 2006. The album became the fastest-selling debut album in British music history at the time.
Since then, Arctic Monkeys have continued to impress fans and critics alike with their innovative musical style and thought-provoking lyrics. Their discography includes hit albums such as "Favourite Worst Nightmare," "AM," and "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino." With each release, they push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an indie/rock band.

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album of the year already?...arctic monkeys were already massive way before they inked a deal with domino in june 2005. people obsessing over the songs? sold-out gigs full of stage-diving nutcases? hardcore fans pressed up against venue windows, just hoping to catch a glimpse? such checkpoints have all been ticked. the boys may share a love of the smiths, the clash and the jam, but in no way were the monkeys ready to simply regurgitate the well-trodden brit-rock path. rather, they spent their school days listening to roots manuva, braintax and other stuff on low-life, not to mention lyricist lounge compilations and rawkus records cuts like pharaoh monch. another unique influence was mancunian poet john cooper clarke, who alex is a huge recent fan of. hence the razor-sharp lyricism that fuels songs like a certain romance, a witty observation of small-town life where theres only music so that theres new ringtones and where going out could sometimes mean having a pool cue wrapped around your head. elsewhere, there were grim tales of girls whod ended up on the streets (she dont do major credit cards, i doubt she does receipts sun goes down) and glorious swipes at the rocknroll clones that arose on the back of the great garage rock boom of 2002 (yeah i'd like to tell you all my problems/you're not from new york city, you're from rotherham fake tales of san francisco). this was life in satellite-town england, as cutting and observant as anything youd hear from mike skinner. containing thirteen newly recorded tracks, some of which have never been heard before anywhere, even amongst the diehard fans trading demos and versions on the internet, this is a remarkable modern british debut. order now and get a free 9 track domino sampler, featuring tracks from tvp's, arctic monkeys, test icicles, clearlake and more

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Discover Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys. Vinyl and CD formats available. A remarkable modern British debut album.