Some of their iridescent energy has been tempered by age, but it's been replaced by the craft and confidence that made their [2013's] Glastonbury set so compelling. ", won the Best Track award at the 2013 Q Awards. Critical reception. Arctic Monkeys cover star Chris McClure marks 15 years of debut album. [65], The album has been recognised as one of the bestselling vinyl albums of the decade, selling 27,000 units as of July 2015. ", "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? "R U Mine?" [23], The waveform depicted is characteristic of an amplitude modulated (AM) signal. There are two versions on clear vinyl. "[47] Time Out said of the album: "One of Britain's greatest bands just got greater in an unexpected but hugely welcome way. Arctic Monkeys are set to release a new live album this December – get all the details and watch its trailer below. Let us know what you think of the Last.fm website. "[4] In an interview with 24sata, Turner mentioned that Homme would appear in the song "Knee Socks". Discover more music, concerts, videos, and … It was produced by James Ford and co-produced by Ross Orton at Sage & Sound Recording in Los Angeles and Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California, and released in September 2013 through Domino. It features guest appearances by Josh Homme, Bill Ryder-Jones, and Pet… The band incorporated new instruments to record the album; they used keyboards such as piano, organ, and celeste, a Hohner Guitaret,[19] and a vintage drum machine. "[14] Turner also cited Outkast, Aaliyah, Black Sabbath, Captain Beyond and The Groundhogs as influences. Listen free to Arctic Monkeys – Acoustic 15. In an interview with Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1, Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner said that the album title was inspired by the Velvet Underground's 1985 compilation album VU: "I actually stole it from the Velvet Underground, I'll just confess that now and get it out of the way. [66], On 15 September 2013, the album charted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, having sold 157,329 copies, thus becoming the second fastest-selling album of the year, behind Daft Punk's Random Access Memories. Mad Sounds 8. Featuring exclusive merchandise, accessories, and music. "The 25 Best Albums of 2013: Arctic Monkeys, "How Did Arctic Monkeys Become the Biggest Band in Britain? Listen to music from Arctic Monkeys. From £9.99. I Want It All 6. In the United States, the album sold 42,000 copies in its first week, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the band's highest charting album in the United States. was released as a single on 2 March 2012. Vinyl: $22.99 MP3: $9.49. ALBUMS. [77] With the debut of AM on the chart, Arctic Monkeys also broke a record, becoming the first independent-label band to debut at number one in the UK with their first five albums. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Arctic Monkeys at the Discogs Marketplace. 3. "[61] By the end of the decade the album had "became the soundtrack for countless nights out, hook-ups and comedowns in every town and city of this country" and in 2019 was ranked number 1 on NME's list of Greatest Albums of the Decade. "[50] In his 8/10 review, J.C. Maçek III of PopMatters praised Turner for being "at his most poetic to date", and called the album "a wonderfully cohesive and diverse album that fits together incredibly well. Crossed me mind to call the album that. [63], AM boasted a great amount of riches on both counts, with NME writing "AM is the album against which everything else will now be measured. "[48] Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic agreed, stating, "Neatly splitting the difference between the band's two personalities -- the devotees of barbed British pop and disciples of curdled heavy rock -- AM consolidates Arctic Monkeys strengths, a tricky task in and of itself, but the band pushes further, incorporating unapologetic glam stomps, fuzzy guitars, and a decidedly strong rhythmic undercurrent. Acoustic Guitar Alex Turner. R U Mine? "[5], Speaking about Josh Homme's contribution to AM with Zane Lowe, Turner said: "The Josh thing was very much a case of one of us returning a back scratch to the other", referring to his appearance as a guest vocalist on the Queens of the Stone Age album ...Like Clockwork earlier in 2013. And this little black amp that became known as The New Black. Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. ", "One for the Road", "Arabella", and "Snap Out of It". ", the second single from the album, was released on 19 June 2013. Not to blow my own trumpet or anything, but you know what I'm saying. At the 2014 BRIT Awards, Arctic Monkeys won the British Album of the Year award for AM. It's just fun, it's friends, extended family now – [they] came round, had a fun night. [18], Arctic Monkeys took a different approach to recording AM in comparison to their previous album, Suck It and See, with Alex Turner stating that it is much more a "studio album". Do you know any background info about this album? Guitarist Jamie Cook once returned to his day job as a bathroom tiling contractor after a sold-out tour. [59], NME ranked AM number 449 on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, after it only being out for a month. [3] In addition, the album is considered the band's breakthrough in America, with the single "Do I Wanna Know?" More Arctic Monkeys albums Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. While so often live albums can be stripped of the raw energy and ambience present in the room, the challenge of capturing the full force of the Arctic Monkeys in the Albert Hall’s vast acoustic space has been absolutely smashed out of the park. The album was promoted by the singles "R U Mine? Queen of … It's called AM, so I guess that's really obvious. "[13] Tim Jonze of The Guardian noted that the album "manages to connect those different directions – the muscular riffs of Humbug and the wistful pop of Suck It and See – with the bristling energy and sense of fun that propelled their initial recordings. AM. [38] It impacted contemporary hit radio on the scheduled date,[39] though a planned 7" vinyl release was cancelled. Snap Out Of It Go directly to shout page. "[4], Turner later revealed that the band had nearly titled the album The New Black, after a guitar amp they used in the recording process: "I got this old Rickenbacker thing that we recorded a lot through. was also nominated for Best Track, and won the award for Best Music Video. R U Mine? AM also went on to be one of the UK's best-selling vinyl albums of the decade, selling 73,000 units. Backing Vocals Matt Helders, ... Bass Nick O’Malley. The live room is approximately 12m x 6.7m x 5.5m high with carpeted and wood flooring, as well as a range of drapes and acoustic screens to alter the room ambience and isolate the sound of the performers when recording. It was produced by James Ford and co-produced by Ross Orton at Sage & Sound Recording in Los Angeles and Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California, and released in September 2013 through Domino. No. It's not disco [as such], but it's like a modern, dancefloor sexy record. There's no knobs, just two holes. NME gave the album a 5-star review, saying "it's the sound of a band who delight in defying expectations".. Pitchfork gave the album 7.3 out of 10 and stated the "set leans heavily on the band's last two albums but still plays like a greatest hits.". ", "Do I Wanna Know? It started on 22 May 2013 in Ventura, California. "[11] Ray Rahman of Entertainment Weekly gave it an 'A-', and opined that "AM mixes Velvet Underground melodies, Black Sabbath riffs, and playful grooves, and has fun doing it. So it felt right to just initial it. Menu Cart 0. 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