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It's ... fine. I've listened to other Arctic Monkeys albums and to be honest they all sound the same to me. That being said — "When the Sun Goes Down" always slaps.
Really fun! Brings back memories of a summer spent bartending in Yellowstone National Park. I always wonder why I don't put this in a more regular part of my rotation, maybe I finally will.
I love this sound, and I have the nostalgia, but it repeats itself a bit too much to be completly one of the greats
Great album one of the best indie hits of the 21st century. Imo The Arctic Monkeys best. 4/5
Great album
I get why people would like this but it just isn't for me. This evokes no emotional response out of me other than distaste for the lead singers voice. I cant 2.5 this (why wouldnt there be half stars?) so 3 it is.
1990's garage band
If I could I would give it a zero. Not for me
very classic mid-aughts garage rock
Love it
I feel like maybe you had to be there? This was a 2 for my own enjoyment, but I feel like album wise it’s a 3.
that's a good album, very British, catchy punkish garage songs, it's raw, it's energetic, but not mine, i prefer other music
Another Brit band, but this one is pretty cool, at least. The albums haven so boring for the last two weeks. By comparison this one sounds amazing even though it’s not that great. It gets a 4 for the relative theory.
Great
9/10 but the site doesnt allow half stars. that was a cool listen, but there was a nagging feeling that this was a bit generic but yeah. Cool album overall. also british as hell, this thing oozes british vibes.
A touch samey but there are some real bangers on here. Some I didnt realise I knew already!! And some unexpected musical creativity hahaha. However, yet another solid 3.5 star album. Gonna round down to a 3 in comparison to my other 4 stars, which I overall find less samey
Nice
Huge fan of this record. Fake Tales of San Francisco is on my workout playlist, but the whole thing is solid fun.
Más allá de que Arctic Monkeys es una de mis bandas favoritas, este álbum es un 10/10, desde la primer hasta la última canción son buenas.
So, that's what you are then.
Yep, understand the hype, really liked this. Singing style a bit grating after a while if I'm being picky. Which obviously I am.
First album I ever bought. Stand-out lyrics where the youthful honesty shines through. Easy to see the early influence of John Cooper Clarke. Also half the songs are direct and unmitigated bangers. Favourite song (on any album): I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor
This is, OF COURSE, a 5. No notes.
Highly energetic and smooth, solid rock album. Unfortunately not to my taste - for me it was ultimately boring
An absolutely insane debut from a band of scraggly British boys who were all either nineteen or just barely twenty years old. The album slumps just a little in the middle, but the number of strong and memorable tracks far outweighs the weaker tracks. Nostalgia aside, this is one of the best indie rock albums of its era. An essential listen for understanding that period in music. ALL YOU PEOPLE ARE VAMPIRES
FAVOURITE SONGS: I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor, Fake Tales of San Francisco, When The Sun Goes Down 6/10
It's good but I think you had to be there
Brilliant, especially the bass.
It's safe to say that I am quite familiar with Arctic Monkeys, however this is one of the albums I've actually never given it a full thorough listen to. Some songs that I have in my liked playlist before the full listen: I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor Mardy Bum When the Sun Comes Down Songs that stood out after the listen: Mardy Bum Currently, I'm into very melodic songs with a catchy chord progression and lighter instrumentals. Tomorrow even, I could be in a mood where I want to hear heavier guitars, so any other song from this album would seem more appealing.
Mardy Bum me recordó mi adolescencia, porque es la más tranqui del album, fan de la guitarra en casi todas las canciones; when the sun goes down buena igual al igual que certain romance. para ser el primer album, creo que no me aburrí
classic
iconicc but a bit too aggrzssive for me 🥺
just so good innit. faves are mardy bum and when the sun goes down
was excited to hear this, enjoyable listen but it probably would have been better to listen to on the drive home or at home rather than at work when i was trying to get a project done lol
This does nothing for me. I don’t love the singer’s voice and find it irritating after a few songs. I guess i completely missed out on the hype around this band, because most people seem to love it. I am immune to its charms.
Just not moving the needle
The lyrics are insightful and witty. Superficially this seems like another album taking advantage of the high dynamic range possible with digital technology. Maybe, but this bears a second or third listen to get beyond the surface. When the sun goes paints a vivid picture of the roles involved in prostitution, they has a go at itself by referencing Roxanne, the song by the Police. The singer takes you where a mind would go and articulates thoughts beautifully. The whole experience is healing. What art should be. And you can dance to it.
Nah. 1.5
I liked Riot Van well enough, but this is not my jam. 1.5
Great debut … instant classic 👍
The View From the Afternoon - nice energetic opener. Offbeat section was fun I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor - Banger, no other words Fake Tales of San Francisco - Another banger, maybe even better? Heard the album before, very very good album. 4/5
It's chill
Hasn't aged well. View from the Afternoon is still incredible
It’s so good. I loved this album when it was released and it still holds up.
idk why its on this list
solids mid 2000s album
This is probably closer to 4.5 but I’m rounding up because of how hilariously fun it is. The bands best work by a country mile.
I like the album some banging songs just needed a few more bangers to be 5 stars
Buenos instrumentos
Give it half a chance. Look on the bright side, through the barrel of a gun. Swing on the floor and run after the sun.
god i love this album
The past 3 albums before this one I rated at a 2 or below so this one, with it's raring guitars and unique singer voice, was breath of fresh air.
8/10
Ah, this one takes me back. I'm pretty sure I owned this CD. When I told my husband what my album assignment was today he mentioned that I told him back when we first started dating in 2006 that these guys were going to be a big deal. Not sure of how big of a deal they became in the grand scheme of things, but several of the songs on this album are locked in my brain (not sure how "classic" they are by the rest of the world's standards though). Objectively, now that I'm 20 years removed from when this album came out - it's still a solid album, very listenable, but a lot of the songs sound the same. (4)
I loved this album! they are so specific that these songs feel truly lived in and personal to an extent that I find difficult to come by. It sucks I only listened to this now, I missed out on all the teenage angst this album could've given me. Unfortunately next year I am 20... so my life is practically over. Fav Song: Still Take You Home Least Fav: You Probably Couldn't See for the Lights but You Were Staring Straight At Me
- Like the UK street vibes - Not necessarily my favorite - Enjoyed 'A Certain Romance' as a closer, also liked "Riot Van" - Some pretty good allusions
I was 13 again. I know belive this album shape the sound of a generation and I was there drinking cheap vodka in orange soda. God bless.
Love this album. So fantastic for a debut album. Such a fresh sound. The first three tracks are so hard to get through because you just want to repeat them ad nauseum. Glad it was included in the 1001.
I grew up hating the Arctic Monkeys as a concept. I think I may have heard a song tangentially, through a commercial or something, but I never made a point of purposefully listening to Arctic Monkeys before. I pleased to report they are not as bad as I thought. I have some small bit of nostalgia for this era of English indie rock; the kind of bands like the Cooks that would appear on Jools Holland. There are some inspired instances across the album, and as much as I was predisposed to hate this album, I found it difficult to poke as many holes in Whatever People Say I Am.. as I thought I could. There are absolutely tendencies that annoy me, and I doubt I'll listen to this again by choice, but I'm impressed that they're listenable. Arctic Monkeys also sound like they influenced Cage the Elephant and bands of that ilk to some degree
Five stars for two reasons. 1) It’s brilliant, everything rock music should be, bright, exciting, just different enough from went before to be interesting but not too different to not be accessible 2) I see a lot of tossers giving it one star. Really? One star is for an album that’s so bad that you see no merit in it whatsoever, not for ‘I’m a snob and this isn’t Revolver so I hate it’, it’s not Amazon in 2006, there are other options than one star or 5.
8/10
Its been a while since I listened to this album (or even thought about this band) and I forgot how many bops this album has! The energy starts right from the word go and rarely lets up. If I could knit pick something negative its that some of the songs towards the back end tend to blend together, however this doesn't take away just how good this album is. The wiki blurb says this is considered one of the best debut albums ever and I think it deserves that moniker. 4.5/5 rounded up to a 5
really good
This album was like a breath of fresh Northern air when it came out! The good thing with it being on the list is it made listen to the whole album and not cherry pick my favourites, superb.
The first song does not remember me of Artic Monkeys at all, but the guitar is very good(also in the second song) All the three first songs remind me of "ain´t no rest for the wicked" band San Francisco got me on the choir part Fouth song made me realise that is the singer that is giving Lucifer vibes Is weird to think that i didnt knew this album until now YOU PROBABLY is probably visionary Jesus still taking us home even if we know nothing I think i already heard something similar to RIOT VAN(but i liked the story) Red light is interesting Nice story and a different sound from the others on Mardy Bum When the sun goes down is my favorite, but swear Love it from the ritz to the rubber, i think is generic(but not in 2006) and nice at the same time Time at the beach with a certain romance and very good|nostalgic finals riffs "i love you like an alcholic" type of lyrics
I absolutely love Arctic Monkeys and their debut is one of their strongest albums. There is not a bad song on here. I first got into Arctic Monkeys because they were very popular on Tumblr back in the day, so I was like why not I'll try them out. I downloaded You Probably Couldn't See For the Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me off a free music download app back when my phone could hold like 30 songs total at a time. The song immediately hooked my teenage self and I became obsessed with Arctic Monkeys. I had heard all the songs off this album many times, but this was actually the first time I gave the album a full listen and it made me realize just how strong the tracklist is. This was the Arctic Monkeys at their heaviest and it still holds up great today. Favorite Track - A Certain Romance Least Favorite Track - Dancing Shoes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nice pop.
Really liked this album back in the day. The filler is filler, though. 3.5/5
Another revisit that brought this up for me. Really good album.
Just an absolute sixer. An album that will always have its impact. Crystallization of a moment in rock. Massively influential. Anyway probably a 4 lmao. I could be persuaded this is their best!
hell yeah. one of my fav albums
No es mucho de mi agrado, o algo que escucharía diario
I've listened to this one before! It's so good.
Wow, only knew one song from these guys but this album kicked arse! Definitely adding the Arctic Monkeys to my playlists.
Banger
mmm, in my opinion is a little bit bored, but the people love their songs
Un debut impecable en ejecución, marcado por la crudeza rítmica y la distorsión. Su enfoque pesado y acelerado hace que no sea mi estilo de cabecera, pero la calidad de las composiciones sostiene el disco de principio a fin. Es una muestra de rock and roll puro que merece totalmente sus 4 estrellas.
małpy
Love this album, is one of my favorite from artic monkeys, i love how much more messy and chaotic it gets compared to their newer stuff
stellar guitar work! loved the almost dueling vibes at certain points
Top
Not impressed
Solid album, although some of the songs sound incomplete. Crazy this came out 20 years ago, I remember at the time thinking rock was making a comeback.
Mardy Bum is the best song on this album and its not even close. the rest of the songs blend together for me, but this song was the standout. added it to my beach/boat playlist. good guitar and percussion, dont care too much for the vocals but this was fine. 6/10
6/10
jangly ahh guitar, energetic ahh voice, catchy ahh melodies
Once again pure nostalgia for me. But this truly is an album of its time, and that's what makes it so perfect. It is exactly the album that speaks of the noughties in the north of England. It's so culturally relevant and brilliant. No skips at all, just pure banger after banger.
Brilliant debut album.
3 or 4 good songs but the rest is very samey.
Classic album with great drumming - Alex turner isn’t annoying in this one either
Arctic monkeys are a group where everyone loves them but I barely hear in a convo when talking about music. But like wow they def deserve being here, all hits, and it helps im hyperfixated on a game rn which has similar music to it (shoutout UNBEATABLE)
My goodness, the vocialist is so British. The sound is so fresh and raw, and I'm really glad it is on the list. Although the sound isn't really my style of rock, I can appreciate it massively. ALSO, THE POLICE MENTIONED!!!
Stil their best effort and in general a modern classic
Мощный, плотный и задорный.
buen álbum, pero nada del otro mundo un rock normal sin nada q destaque o lo haga especial, siento q al ser su primer álbum todavía les faltaba una identidad, gran voz la del cantante
Really enjoyed this album. Not much else to say, just really had a good time listening to it.
Zone out a bit. It's aight
Enjoyed it, but no individual songs really stood out. Kind of surprised this album made the list
Standouts Fake Tales of San Francisco
So the early 2000’s birthed the genre which is now fondly? Not so fondly? Referred to as, Indie Sleaze and I admittedly lapped so much of it up in retrospect, a good deal of it was slop. When the dank, sleazy dust settled it became more apparent that the acts which emerged from the rubble were the ones who were skilful in their ability to weave the sleaze into their tracks and not force it. It came naturally to them and therefore came across as almost charming as opposed to douchey. It’s not an easy feat by any means but Artic Monkey’s, specifically Alex Turner pulls it off masterfully. Fantastic compilation of hooky, rock songs that would play well in a bar with a bit of stick to their floors. 4 stars
very punk era!
I great enjoyed this. Punky pop at its best and love the Yorkshire inflections on the vocals
Didn't stand out much for me Nothing inreresting or unique going on I'd probably listen to it while studying.
This was so much fun. What a way to kick off a debut album and what an album; just banger after banger! So glad I was the right age for this to be on regular rotation in my teenage clubbing years. Definitely a must listen! And led me back to Alex Turner’s soundtrack for Submarine which I will truly never tire of.
I never liked this band that much. Album is all right. What more is there to say about those Arctic Monkeys?
increible la mayoria de las canciones
Amazing. Great energy and clever songwriting.
Well this one is incredible for some spotty teens from Sheffield
Geilomat
Ta bien, sin mas
"Post-Britpop" is just as bad as regular Britpop.
A fun Brit power pop jam. I found myself enjoying this more than I expected. I thought it ought to be a 3 and then it ends on such a high note, pushed me to 4 in the end. Well done, lads.
I was just about to listen to it actually. Fire
First proper album and first familiar artist. Really loved this, it's going to be my regular. AM rules fr.
Album #58, Arctic Monkeys, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m just about old enough to remember how big a deal this album was when it was released. Lad culture was crying out for its new sound and this fit like a glove. But I never really cared for what the lads were listening to at the time, so I’m trying to take this on its own merit. It’s very good. It’s absolutely a product of its time, a proper mid-noughties indie album. A lot of music sounded like this back then, but there’s a sophistication here. You can hear the influence of Gang of Four and The Jam, and in the heavier moments there’s a hint of Queens of the Stone Age and The White Stripes. The musicianship is excellent throughout, but the obvious star is Alex Turner. He’s funny, witty, charming, incisive, and above all else, romantic. His accented singing and phrasing is what really sets them apart from their peers. Most of the songs are great. It’s hard to review tracks you’ve heard so many times, especially ones you’ve almost heard by force because they were everywhere, but they’ve stood the test of time. The only one I don’t like is “Still Take You Home”. Even allowing for the fact it was written by a teenager, the misogyny is hard to ignore. It’s a manky lyric, though I’d say the lads loved it. Was it overhyped at the time? Maybe. But it came out in a period where there wasn’t much better happening in indie and guitar music, so it makes sense. I’m not their biggest fan, but I do appreciate how they’ve evolved over the years. I even like the whole lounge singer persona that Turner has leaned into. It suits the old romantic. Still, this is probably their best album.
4/10
Amusing lyrics Inspiration on their sleeve This guy whines a lot
ngl when these guys were all over the radio in the mid 00s i was sick to bastard death of em. but i was a fuckin idiot cos this whips. i'd never realised their sound back then was like, dance punk? the lyrics often tend towards whining about small grievances like getting kicked out a bar and cops harassing kids in the park but honestly it paints a good picture of what life was like at the time in the north and midlands. lookin back now.... i kinda was those kids in the park lmao this album caught me off guard right from the start. "the view from the afternoon" goes in swinging with its aggressive drums and punchy guitars for an instant favourite and the energy keeps up throughout the whole first half, only calming down for a breather during the third quarter. "perhaps vampires is a bit strong but..." is my favourite, with its much darker feel, distorted vocals and duelling guitars, but the fun mishmash of punk subgenres in "still take you home" brings it real close and "from the ritz to the rubble" deserves a shoutout just for rhyming "scary un" with "totalitarian". the energy in the back half never quite gets back up to where it started but there's not a single bad track here. even "when the sun goes down" and "i bet you look good on the dancefloor", which i'd heard so much when this came out that i was tired of em for years, are, as it turns out, fuckin great actually. its bangers cover to cover. from the second it ended i was already up to jump back in for a second listen. i really enjoyed this one. music to crack a few tins with the lads in the back yard to before giving ur mate a peck on the lips and hitting him over the back with a folding chair. good stuff.
get on your dancing shoes you sexy little swine
Nothing special, but I liked it fine
Não pensei que fosse assim tao bom mas tambem é arctic monkeys
Take half a Citizen Fish song, half a Strokes song, a few lyrics about getting your dick sucked and you're fucking platinum, baby.
I remember this album getting a lot of good press when it was released. It’s catchy guitar-based indie rock, full of hooks and energy, and sharp lyrically. My recollection was that the critics tended to think that it felt fresh when so much of rock music, at least the stuff in the mainstream, at the time sounded turgid. Twenty years later, it still sounds okay, but I assume that this was added to this list soon after its release, because I don’t sense this album had much of a lasting impact. There are plenty of other things from around that time that sounded somewhat similar (the first thing that comes to mind for me is Ted Leo and the Pharmacist’s The Tyranny of Distance) that I think are far better. But that’s always the problem with basing these lists on the opinions of music critics.
The record is ok, I have listened to it once in a while over the last decade, but somehow I never return to it. I think the songs are just not enough my thing.
I’ve never listed to AM outside of what’s been on the radio. They’re very catchy!
Awesome debut album and an instant classic. This album is famous for using the Internet to drum up hype and especially for 2006 it's well deserved hype. Dancing Shoes is probably my favorite track but every one on here is a great time.
Has really great hits, then the rest is just English slop.
Too teenager high school Kind of complains in lyrics. Good for a kick of energy when needed but might be too much most of the time
I was pushing 40 when this came out, and it was the first rock album in, oh, maybe five years that really, really grabbed me so. Thrilling stuff! And that includes “Dancefloor” and “When the Sun Goes Down,” of course. But this is a true album, with interesting sounds and thoughts *from start to finish.* I have a soft spot, for example, for “Perhaps Vampires,” which didn’t get a lot of attention. Quality stuff!
I mean it's quality stuff. It's just not really my thing
Enjoyed a lot, good story telling and theming throughout. Consistent sound. Every song was good, and some were great.
I already know and love this album, but I’m excited to listen again! It’s a total banger. Perfect album for sure, forgot how good it is all the way through!
I discovered Arctic Monkeys a few years ago. Liked em so much I bought the AM record on vinyl. But apart from that album I haven't really explored the rest of what they got to offer. This Debut album from them might even be better than AM. I know I disliked "post-punk" but this is described as "post-punk revival" Almost like they realized it sucked and needed to get back to guitar centric music. It's good. Very good. I will be seeking the Vinyl of this one too if it exists.
Ehhhh... I dunno. I wouldn't ever choose to listen to this sort of thing, but it wasn't bad. Pretty meh for me.
Unpredictably aggressive and forcefully executed
I honestly liked the instrumentals. It is a good album.
A classic
4.5
One of the greatest debuts of all time, and one of my top three. The craftsmanship and dedication and skill shown on this album was unreal. To think these were just normal guys trying this for the first time blows my mind. Bands could only ever dream of producing something this incredible in their entire lifetime, let alone their very first try
Honestly, this was a great indie rock album. For whatever reason I never really listened to the Arctic Monkeys except for their singles and well known songs, which I did enjoy, but every song on this album was just a great little 3 minute jam with no misses. They have a ton of listeners on Spotify and after listening to this album, I definitely know why. I will be digging into their other albums to see what other good music they have made.
*listened before the project* So AM was not chosen for this list? Crazy.
It really was a fantastic debut. The hype around them was unreal at the time, but it was at least pretty justifiable. The album itself is remarkably well produced. Nothing is getting lost in the mix and it all sounds great. The lyrics spoke to the youth at the time and reminds me so much of university life. Whilst it can't hit the heights of The Libertines' debut, the fact that it's even in the same conversation is remarkable.
FK
Solid debut album. Seen them live a couple of times during their earlier gigs. So many of their iconic songs on one album. The kind of album you can just keep turning over time after time.
A Classic There are no favourites here! Rating: 4/5 GEMV (25.03.2026)
Cine
Je suis pas fan du rock je crois, en tout cas pas en ce moment ou je suis dans ma phase Sade ( donc rien à voir). Cependant je me suis laissé surprendre par les ballades ( du moins les chansons plus chill de l'album ) qui était vraiment bien. Je mets la note de 3/5
Oh he be noticing things
Decent debut album. Repetitive after a while which doesn’t help with picking any standouts from this album.
Imagine having this much hype prior to your record coming out and then you surpass it. A modern classic (even though it’s now - oof - 20 years old!). As thrilling as it was when it was released, brilliantly clever lyrics and not a bad track on it. Amazing.
Love me some Arctic Monkeys. Mardy Bum and I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor in steady rotation. Good to give the rest of the tracks a listen.
Wasn't familiar with these gents beforehand, but I'm intrigued. Good riffs and strong songwriting, well played and recorded. Not a big fan of the singer's delivery, but I can get past that. The lyrics are almost all about a bunch of lads spending an evening 'round the club, but somehow they manage to stay fresh. It's a little bit punky, a little bit funky, and a lot alternative...and I kinda like it. The bass line on "A Certain Romance" breaks my brain a little, but it's okay. Also, thumbs up for some great song titles (my favorite is "Perhaps Vampires Is a Bit Strong But...").
I used to listen to this album in college. Arctic Monkeys and We Are Scientists are quintessential alt rock bands of that time. Arctic Monkeys remind me of my old roommate, Matt Stromberg. Fitting in that time of my life, it's general theme as an album is being a scummy young brit, mostly drinking. "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor" and "Mardy Bum" are bops that we danced to a countless amount of times.
The View from the afternoon I bet you look good on the dancefloor Fake Tales of San Francisco dancing shoes You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me Still take you home Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured When the sun goes down From The Ritz To The Rubble
Brilliant album. Audacious, clever and filled with great tunes. The Arctic Monkeys were just what the music scene needed in 2006.
Couldn't get myself to pay attention to it
seems cool but i dont love their accents
Genre revivalism is often perceived in a controversial way: some see it as a breath of fresh air to the overuse of modern trends or a proof of lack of originality. The 2000s garage revival proved it's way as a movement that, while taking total inspiration from the 60s rock n' roll aesthetic, managed to bring sonically unique groups, whose variety of influences don't just serve as a knock-off of past gimmicks, but the birth of a new and interesting sound On that regard, AM's debut managed to be a punch in the face of the pessimists that keep screaming "rock is dead" despite not giving a chance to the "inexperienced" indie kids. "I Bet That You Looked Good on the Dancefloor" managed to become an anthem fueled with glamorous elegance and raw punkish attitude: the album as a whole manages to unite the best elements of several eras and become timeless masterpieces like the skanky "View from the Afternoon", almost horror-punk in "Sun Goes Down" and the soft but uplifting "Mardy Bum". Personally, I view these guys as the latest rock act to achieve major success, which is not exactly a goal for indie rockers, but it's good enough to show that rock n' roll is still relevant and most definetely not dead
i'm good, thanks
Another album I didn't realise I knew a lot do the songs by force ! It's not a favourite at all.
The View From The Afternoon - 4/5 I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - 5/5 Fake Tales Of San Francisco - 4/5 Dancing Shoes - 3.5/5 You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me - 3/5 Still Take You Home - 4/5 Riot Van - 4/5 Red Light Indicates Door Are Secured - 4/5 Mardy Bum - 3/5 Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But... - 4.5/5 When The Sun Goes Down - 4.5/5 From The Ritz To The Rubble - 4/5 A Certain Romance - 4/5
So you are not an excellent album?
Alex Turner's voice gets on my nerves after awhile. I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor is catchy enough.
nice
I get why there's so many people who are insufferable about this band. This is a no skip album! 9/10
Not for me. It’s not bad
Whatever People Like About This, That’s What I Hate
one of their best but i still hated it
It sounds like what it is- a, admittedly tight, young band who are just getting started - it certainly has energy but it is rough around the edges and lacks a bit of subtlety. A couple of songs stand out melodically but, barring their age, I’m still not quite sure what all the fuss was about.
I’m scoring this generously as I do struggle to like much of the album but hard to articulate exactly why. I remember when these blew up as it was one of the first experiences I had of a band emerging from the blogosphere that I didn’t get the hype around. I find it kind of sits somewhere between some of the angsty raucousness of a band like Yeah Yeah Yeahs but without the energy, and safer radio friendly art rock of Franz Ferdinand without the hooks and doesn’t really commit to a lane enough. Never particularly enjoyed Alex Turners delivery, particularly when he does that staccato thing that has become something of a hallmark of their sound. Overall, it’s surprisingly bland.
A bit boring but not a terrible album. Unmistakeably the Arctic Monkeys. 2.9/5
lord no. Not completely horrible I suppose, but they are not for me.
60
I think I'm biased against them because I never liked them growing up, so it was hard to give them a chance. Some really catchy songs
yeah, I like it. They're one of the most popular rock bands in the world (top 50 on Spotify). They are not a daily listen for me, but they're good!
Meh
Geeeeezer. from ritz to rubble was the best unknown for me. Definitely a classic
I actually liked this album better than I thought I would. Prior to this I was not a big fan of the Arctic Monkeys. However, I enjoyed this album.
I haven't listened to this in at least a decade.... it's still pretty fun.
The best song titles out there
Brings me back to my karaoke days…
If Jack White was British
Cold Capuchins
top 3 - Riot Van, Still Take You Home, The View from the Afternoon. I’ve tried to like the Arctic Monkeys and couldn’t, just not for me. I really like the instruments on this one though.
THE album to listen to 20 years ago. Ive moved on now, but its still pretty good and I do look good on the dancefloor
Nostalgia central, makes me think of the first gig I went to with my dad, kfc on the way, great memories
A defining album of my childhood and forever a classic
Something I’ve been wanting to listen to for a while but never got around to. Best Song: Probably “A Certain Romance”
i can appreciate this musically but i have just always disliked alex turner’s voice and lyrics
Solid Rock album. Surprising amount of moods. A Certain Romance reminds me of my favourite indie band: Reverie Sound Revue. A pleasant surprise!
Rating 8/10 Best Song - Mardy Bum
Excellent record with many memories. It's fast, new, and yet has a resemblance to other great periods of music. A must-have from the 2000s.
Some fun tracks. Probably won’t listen to the whole album again.
This is a good album. I'm glad I listened becuase it really has more range than I expected.
Class album of the time and still sounds brilliant today.
My yesterday's album was from Arcade Fire - so terrible I couldn't even finish it. When I got this today, I thought for a second "oh shit another indie cry baby jerking off". Thankfully, it isn't. Thank you Arctic Monkeys.
Peak 00s alternative rock
Very nostalgic about this album and still a pleasure to listen to.
I did in fact put on my dancing shoes.
Not my cuppa, but a competent debut
pretty awesome. i somehow always ignored the arctic monkey and i dont know why. reminds me of franz ferdinant and feels very close.
It's okay, I guess.
I am a true slut for 2000s indie rock, and even then I have never been able to get into the Arctic Monkeys
97. arctic monkeys debut
favorite song: i bet you look good on the dancefloor vibe: tasty bass lines ruined by rampant misogyny rating: 24/100
Can't be nuanced about this record, bad memories being drunk at the club with it. Also shout out Kelham Island.
I like the instrumentation. Lyrics need getting used to not really my style
All the songs themselves are fine and even interesting at times. Unfortunately they do not compose a solid thoughtful whole. Tracks like "Riot" and "Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But..." or "When The Sun Goes Down" are great standouts that feel bogged down in a swamp of similarity. An album full of great ideas lacking in interesting production, depth, and comprehensive vision to take it to the next level. Moments of greatness shadowed by my feeling of boredom during the listening experience.
2.5
sok jó szám van, de néhány bénácska is
Anticipation has the habit to set you up. Not with this high octane absolute worldie of a record tho. This was THE album for Brits, and has aged like fine wine. Banger after banger, vivid social commentary, 13 wildly visceral, frantic & varied but thematically linked tunes, all in 40 minutes Change my mind, but Arctic Monkeys were the last big rock band, coming out of the ashes after Pete Doherty went off the rails, and a lot of trust was put on them to spearhead the scene for years to come. & they did for a while. But rock has since fizzled and is honestly more of a fringe genre as the charts are more saturated with pop & hip hop. Arctic Monkeys do their own thing now, have done for a while, and this pissed off those that put their faith in them. But those first 2 albums? Perfection. Them headling Glasto for the first time was the last big cultural moment in rock music, other than those fueled by nostalgia. 9.5 / 10 Best track/s: A Certain Romance, From the Ritz, Fake Tales, Still Take You Home, Dancefloor Better albums by Arctic Monkeys: Favourite Worst Nightmare, Humbug
The accent is great and the tracks still stand up today. Not quite a perfect album but a hell of a debut record. Pity they lost the rawness and the accent over time. 4.5/5. Raising to 5.
Good album. Love that you can hear his accent when he sings.
If there's one recent group who can do "album rock" well it's AM ; good, cohesive listen w some instant classic singles
Not my jam.
It's alright. A bit too British for me
7/10 i ain’t into this kinda stuff but solid album
Classic Arctic Monkeys album.
Cool album, obviously some songs very familiar. I liked: - I bet you look good on the dancefloor - Red light indicates doors are secured - When the sun goes down The songs are fast, precise and with great choruses. The drums stand out to me.
Music I probably would have been really into if I had listened to it in junior high.
Still a great album.
J’ai pas trop la voix radio, sensation trop lisse
It’s pretty good, sounds are enjoyable.
Love em!
I did like "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" but I probably have never heard the full album. It has aged surprisingly well!
I do enjoy the artic monkeys
Mardy Bum one of my faves of all time
Favourite Songs: I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor Still Take You Home
Album seminale del indie rock britannico degli anni 2000, bellissimo
REESCUTA - 05/03/26 dookie e reptilia tiveram um filho e deu isso aí, bem foda é um rock bem adolescente eu diria, imaturo, o que faz dele bem único pena que o Arctic Monkeys não continuou nessa linha por muito tempo, virou tão comercial que as músicas boas ficaram enjoativas 9/10 (5 estrelas porque não tem como dar 4 estrelas e meia, e eu arredondo para cima porque a qualidade é considerável)
6/7
A very solid debut, though I only knew one song off it (I was big into Favourite Worst Nightmare however). Really unique sound, pretty great album.
good
Definitely a band that chases genres, but that dance for song is catchy as hell it’s been in my brain overall I’ll take that the rest of the songs are solid, but don’t really need them. Just give me a dance floor thank you, sir.
band is basic but tight and the recording is great. can't stand the vocals.
Me encanto ,sabía de artic monkeys pero no de este álbum. Se convirtió en mi favorito ,tiene ritmos que no imaginaba para la banda. Super cool.
I listened to this once before on a bus from edinburgh to dundee. The worst person you know loves this album. Great if you want to listen to a 19 year old with way too much ego ramble about clubbing, fighting and pulling girls. Cant deny it does sound class though
Some good songs, but negative aura loss from 'that rock and roll eh' and 'invoice me for the mic' mean that I give this 2 instead of 3 stars
That kind of nasal shrill vocals turn me off.
Big fan of Arctic Monkeys, but AM will always be king imo. Love the vocals on the debut album especially, though.
It’s alright. Bet you look good on the dance floor stands out above the rest. Not sure it deserves a spot on the list though.
This has that raw, first album sound. Musically it’s great all round, great riffs, bass, drums, and all round energy. Alex Turner’s vocals probably aren’t for everyone but I think it’s perfectly suited. The strong unmistakable north England accent is perfect for the stories he’s telling. There’s an honest realism in how he describes the sleazy, dirty British nightlife experience that is relatable to anyone growing up here. He’s startlingly accurate in descriptions of men trying to pull and calling out exactly what he sees. I haven’t listened to this album for quite a long time and it’s as good as I remember. The songwriting is a mix of slow intricate sections, and lightning fast tempos and heavy riffs, switching almost constantly. One of my top Arctic Monkey tracks has always been When The Sun Goes Down which has a real dark music video featuring Stephen Graham at his best (or worst) playing a horrible character. 4/5
ana noted to me that because it's sung in her accent, i might be one of the few US listeners who can actually understand what the lead singer is saying, and you know what? i could! completely intelligible to me lol. did i like the music though? now that's a whole other question. it's completely fine. to me every song sounds the same. it's a fine sound with a good aggressive energy, but it's the same sound for forty minutes, and that's about it. toe tapping at points but not something i'm liable to seek out because it all blurred together.
Well I grew up around this album and Artic Monkeys in general being from South Yorkshire, so I'm going to be biased towards it. Unfortunately my favorite Artic Monkeys song, Flourescent Adolescent, is not actually on this album but the next one. I bet you look good on the dancefloor is undeniably the highlight of this album, but on a relisten, I really do like this whole thing. The first three tracks are all extremely strong and "From the Ritz to Rubble" but the rest aren't quite as good. Still a fun listen. It carries a lot of energy, and I can see how complaints could abound about how it represents a watering down of post-punk into the British Rock sound but I think the end result still comes out well. It's not quite a 5, it sounds pretty samey which would be fine if it kept up the content of the first few tracks but it can't quite reach that and so the result is definitely a feeling of having enough of it by the end.
I like this album! This is my typ of musik. I liked that it was a bit Rocky. I didn’t add any songs to my playlist, but i might listen agein to the album.
Jaaha
En niin välittänyt. ⭐️⭐️
Ihan sujuvaa menoa yhdeltä indie rockin the bandeista.
sure yeah its pretty good, i would listen to it again
iconic
This album rocks. Very good debut from a band that improved from here.
Estoy familiarizada con toda la discografía de los Arctic Monkeys, por lo que ya conocía este álbum, y es por eso que me sorprende que esté este en la lista cuando –en mi opinión– la banda tiene mejor material (Favourite Worst Nightmare, Humbug, AM). Entiendo que su lugar en esta lista corresponde por el éxito rotundo que fue en su momento –tomando además en consideración que el álbum fue lanzado por medio de un sello independiente– más que por su calidad musical. Es un sólido debut, pero nada que considere increíble. ↑: Riot Van, Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But... ↓: Dancing Shoes, A Certain Romance
Love it. Today´s bir- I mean, monkey: An Artic one.
This is pretty boring. I think I would rather listen to The Black Album.
Technically impressive; can’t say I enjoyed it nearly as much as, say, AM.
Solid British rock with punk energy, guitar and bass propell a lot of track forward with vocals coming in to match at a constant clipped pace. Very enjoyable to listen to and got better on repeats. Saved "Still Take You Home" and find more than half of the album to be an easy re listen.
Heavy guitar segments. Whats he saying? Who cares Throbbing throbbing Just turn down the volume and pry for a quick death
Great album. A little overplayed in the day, but set the trend for online release and streaming. Plus it covers everything good about Brit Pop and not much of the bad.
-I really did not understand the hype around this band when this album first came out. Maybe if I was 5 years younger, this album would've excited me, but this sounded like played out, watered down post punk wannabe music to me at the time. It kinda checks the boxes of angular guitars and disco drum beats, but sands down the edges of everything that made bands like The Fall, Gang of Four, PIL, etc exciting and daring. -That being said, they almost won me over by the end of the album upon relisten. I get why this music has *energy* behind it and they were probably a good live band. -The instrumentalists are all mediocre EXCEPT the drummer, who is shockingly good. -Overall, this is fine. I really don't love it or hate it.
"I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" was a moment of cultural excitement back in 2006. The music video was what really sold it. It looked like it was shot on an old VHS camcorder (a genius move by the filmmaker), with an intense live performance by a group of young lads rocking out. It almost felt like you'd stumbled across some punk rock band that you'd never heard of on a compilation of the best of the 80s from "The Old Grey Whistle Test". And of course, the song was amazing too. It was raw and simple, great rock 'n' roll brought back to its purest form. The excitement was huge. It had leaked all over the internet before its release, but that didn't really mean much back then, as we all torrented our music in those wild pirating days. Arrr. But we were all dying to hear the full album. When I did hear it, I was a bit disappointed though. It was decent enough, but not mind-blowing. And, frankly, it was a little hard to get through at times. A lot of the songs leaned more towards The Libertines "likely lads" sound than the punk rock garage band the Arctics hinted they could be. Definitely not matching the highs of "Dancefloor". The lyrics seemed very juvenile too. I know that's kinda the point: to reflect the experiences of youngsters on nights out, and all that. "From the Ritz to the Rubble" was the other song that I really liked from this album. But paying closer attention to the lyrics, it's essentially just a gripe about a bouncer not letting some dude into a club. I'm pretty sure I wrote similar lyrics when I was 16 or 17, annoyed that I had to go home early because a bouncer on a nightclub realised that I was obviously underage. I'm not comparing anything I ever wrote to "From the Ritz to the Rubble" musically of course, but their lyrics aren't too far off the absolute inane rubbish I used to write when I was an angry teenager, sent home early on a night out. I might be coming down a little harshly on this album, because it is decent enough in spots. "Ritz" is a great song musically. "When The Sun Goes Down" is decent too. But for everything else, I almost find myself hoping it'll wrap up soon. I'm probably being harsh, knowing what was to come for the Arctics. They were about to pull a Kings of Leon. Yep, Alex Turner started to listening to so much Richard Hawley that he thought he WAS Richard Hawley. And, spoiler alert, he wasn't. Arctic Monkeys changed their look and their sound to something that was more Sinatra-esque crooning than garage punk rock. A blander, beiger, watered-down sound. There was a moment of serious cringe, when Alex made a speech after receiving a BRIT award. Hair greased up in a Buddy Holly-esque quiff, he lumbered about the stage like a child doing an impersonation of an adult. "That rock 'n' roll, eh? That rock 'n' roll, it just won't go away. It might hibernate from time to time, and sink back into the swamp." The fact that Wet Leg quoted this verbatim in satire when they received their BRIT award always cracks me up (almost as much as it did Hester Chambers on stage, tittering behind her hand like an anime cartoon character). Rock 'n' roll did go away for the Arctic Monkeys. They came in so strongly with "Dancefloor", but then quickly sank back into the swamp. But something much better came out of hibernation: bands like Wet Leg, not the Arctic Monkeys.
Véritable chef d'oeuvre, c'est un banger absolument ! Tout est génial du début à la fin ! Album à réécouter de toute urgence ! Note : 5 À réécouter : Oui
la mejor era de los artic
Awesome, upbeat, will relisten
Aguante los monos articossss
I liked this album. I had never knowingly listened to Arctic Monkeys, I did hear several songs that I had heard before. Overall, I enjoyed the whole album, lots of energetic songs - which I like. Some songs much more than others. It was a good album and I would listen to it again but would not go out of my way to listen to it. So I don't think that I would want to own it, hence the 3 star rating
Perfect album to do any art or craft while listening.
Este disco es de mis favoritos de toda la vida, sin embargo, el volver a escucharlo completo, sin saltarme canciones, me hizo recordar a aquellas épocas del 2008 cuando lo conocí. Escuchar música era otra cosa, buenísimo.
Incredible album. Remember it coming out. Was to indie for me at the time but was impossible to avoid. Absolute stunner.
My first 5 star. Banger after banger. Brings me back to my reckless youth. Drinking frosty jacks down the beach and hiding tinnies behind our backs when the police come down with a flashlight hehehe. When The Sun Goes Down might be Arctic Monkeys best song. A Certain Romance also is so anthemic and holds a special place in my heart.
i like i bet you look good on the dancefloor and fake tales of san francisco
Not what I'm into.
I'm a casual enjoyer of arctic monkeys, but in smaller doses. Sounds all the same
Nothing much of interest, straight forward "good" rock. Inoffensive. Yeah dis ain't for me. 2.5 Stars
A love letter to vocal distortion. Catchy pop tunes. Its no wonder these dudes got huge for a bit.
7/10
Great album, even after 20yrs! 9/13 songs liked
You look good on the dance floor - classic banger Fake Tales of San Francisco - good rhythm and solo From The Ritz to The Rubble is a fun tune.
this is the unknown boxer coming out and just fucking flooring the champ in the first round. So much energy, joy, and even that early on, great hints of what a talent Alex Turner would turn into w/r/t songwriting. ☆☆☆☆☆
The sound of the era of rock never sits right with me but this isn't bad
Maybe this is what the cool hipsters listened to before stomp, clap, hey
3.5
It's got a lot of energy, snarl, and humor. It's missing melody and complexity.
Early 2000s nostalgia. Classic brit rock album. 3ish bangers, rest of album is seamless and easy to listen to.
Nor really for me. There are a few good riffs, but overall I didn't like it.
i was skeptical going in, because there is only so much i hate more than arctic monkey's most popular songs. i was surprised, i LOVED view from the afternoon and ibylgotdf. the rest is a dip i'd say, i'm not a fan, but it's not as bad as i thought it would be. i'd say this album is actually great, it's just that my taste doesn't let me appreciate it like it should be. it gets 4 stars but i'd understand anyone who'd rate it higher
"When the Sun Goes Down" is great, my dad loved to play that song. The rest are fine upbeat "Post Punk Revival music. I do like "From the Ritz to the Rubble" and probably will like the album a lot more with more listens. 3/5
para ser mi primera vez usando el álbum, buena recomendación
7/10
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Listened Before?: YES Pros: I. LOVE. THIS. ALBUM. I've loved this album for 10+ years, back when I discovered it on Tumblr in my childhood bedroom. Pre-AM Arctic Monkeys is just so classic, so wonderful. For being a 20 year old debut album, this still holds up. It is seriously so awesome. Arctic Monkeys forever. Cons: NONE! I wish it was longer! Songs Added to Playlist: The entire album. My fav is always I Bet You Look Good on The Dancefloor though.
bah dcp je l'ai déja écouter mais gros banger
Tough rate. As much as I love the Arctic Monkeys, don't think I can give this a 5. Lots of good songs on here, but some are pretty mid. Usually Alex Turner can get away with the talk-singing (for me personally), but with this album sounding a bit more raw, didn't work as well. Still a great album and back when the Arctic Monkeys were still good.
Man what happened to the Arctic Monkeys. This shit was so good. Good fun rock idk what this genres actually called. I’m in a hella thrashy mood, my manager can go fuck herself. This is doing it for me. I like. The break at the end of Perhaps Vampires is fucking sick.
Really enjoyed this album. The guitar tones are wicked, super full and gritty. Songwriting is great- not familiar with the arctic monkeys outside of their popular stuff, this feels pretty different. Songwriting is super interesting, unique and dynamic. Dig the vocals, dig the overall mix, very fun. 4.5
Ålreit dette, ikke helt treff på smak for min del. Sterk 3. 🐒🐒🐒
Likar Arctic Monkeys. Dei har jo utvikla seg ein del sidan dette IMO, men variert og gøy å høyre på.
pop sound, lett å like men fanger meg ikke hundre prosent. noe med vokalen som ikke treffer for meg.. Lander på svak 3
That was alright, a little bit same-y throughout, but I respect their musicianship
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