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[Sparticus]

Arctic Monkeys new album is officially out today, just wondering what the overall reaction is? Have given it a few listens since it leaked and am very impressed, they seem to be getting better with every record.

The following also contains setlist discussion so i've put it in spoiler tags as some people will prefer the suprise.

Following their revelation that they are "done" with fake tales, mardy bum and teddy picker and these songs are retired, was wondering was people's reaction is to this. Whilst i can understand that they're trying to get away from the social commentary tags, seems a bit arsey to drop your hits in favour of playing nearly all the new record to a festival crowd (check out recent setlists from festivals).

[remote]

I've had it for a few days and at first I didn't like it that much, but it's definitely grown on me.

[rockinthecasbah]

Blimey, just had a look at their last few setlists on setlistfm, and there's going to be some very disappointed people if that's the sort of set they're going to play at Reading and Leeds. I'm surprised they haven't added I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor to the list of retired songs though. Looked bored shitless playing that when I saw them, and surely fits into the 'social commentary' category more than any of their others.

[FiestaDave]

I like the album, different from the last two records which is good. I know they got sick of I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor for a while because their early gigs were about that song. Didn't realise they started playing it again.

[nu-marc88]

iv had it since it was leaked and have to say its very disapointing. it even makes me angry listening to it. i think alex turner has a great voice but it is seriously wasted on this album, sounds like he really cant be arsed.

[Englishdragon]

Carnt say im that impressed by it. Like everything AM, I could listen to it in the background doing something but carnt put all my attention into it

Rise Against it is then!

[scottt]

I was going to see them as ive seen Rise against several times, and atleast Arctic Monkeys do have some very good songs.

I think the fact that they dont play the songs people like may have changed my mind.

As for the new album, im not a big AM fan, but i always thought they had a decent sound (even though i firmly believe AT is a pretty bad lyricist). The new one to me though, just seems to be trying to be more "mature" by losing what "edge" they had over most other "indie" bands.

[deegs]

I like it, very different from all the others, saying that, I don't think it'll go down too well live apart from a couple of tracks.

[craig-g]

Been listening to it for a couple of weeks now and its definitley a grower, you gotta stick with it but if you do you do realise it is actually a very good effort and much respect for trying to do something a little bit different and not just do the same as the last two albums.

My Propeller & Potion Approaching are awesome tracks.

[thomasowen]

Its a grower in the sense I loved it first time, Loved it even more the second time. Possibly best yet.

[howlin_pete]

As someone who isnt a massive fan but is quite familiar with their first two albums, it looks like a good set to sit and the back with easy access to the bar. Unless you are right at the front for a setlist like their recent ones I can't see you having a lot of fun unless you are farmiliar with the new album

Edited August 24, 2009 by howlin_pete

[remote]

Just had a look at a couple of recent setlists and think there's far too much off the new album, as I've said, I like it, but I'd prefer a mix of all 3 albums.

It's been the kind of set I'd expect at one of their gigs, not a festival.

[Jimages]

What?? I love the new album but im not liking that list of retired songs, and according to setlist.fm, when the sun goes down isnt on their sets either?

Edited August 25, 2009 by jimages

[gemstarrr]

i'd e so dissapointed if they didn't play any of those songs. listening to the new album now so i doubt i'll have got into it enough in time for leaving early tomorrow morning. kinda wishing i'd listened to some rise against so i could see them instead :/ i have seen arctics before and they were good but it was 2 years ago now.

[jordanuk90]

Not much in the way of big songs to hear live highlight for me so far is the line "what came first the chicken or the dickhead" very very AT/AM that is

[hearing_aid]

I think they have failed at what they wanted to do. Its a more mature and ambitious album but also quite boring. If rating it I would give it a 5 or 6 I reckon.

[00042213]

I think they have failed at what they wanted to do. Its a more mature and ambitious album but also quite boring. If rating it I would give it a 5 or 6 I reckon.

[gr_1988]

i think the AM intention was to release an album that wasn't going to appeal to many people and too have an album which isn't supposed to be played in huge arenas. I think they have done their job at that and should be commended for doing down a path that they have wanted to pave for themselves rather than let others decide for them.

i think it's a great album. 8/10.

Edited August 25, 2009 by gr_1988

[StevenHooper]

Great album.

Secret door, Cornerstone, Crying lightning and Dangerous Animals are probably the best tbh.

[thetime]

just downloaded(legally), so will be listening to it tonight to give a go before fri evening.