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Universal acclaim- based on 617 Ratings
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Positive: 563 out of 617
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Mixed: 29 out of 617
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Negative: 25 out of 617
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Jun 23, 2023They explored a lot of new ways to make indie music sound nice and they did it, this album have a lot of hits with easy, but good guitar riffs and i have to admit that i was really surprised with the drums, that is an awesome album and one of their best
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Apr 16, 2023An amazing sophomore album that delivers tracks that are just as good and iconic as the debut album , making you wonder where the monkeys will go with their music next
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Jan 12, 2023Great! Amazing! Full of anthems from start to end. It obviously marked a generation and it's my favorite from AM until today.
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Oct 23, 2022simply the best, my favourite, this album made the arctic monkeys my favourite band. this review is too late but still
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Mar 11, 2021Grossly underrated album. 505 is one of the greatest singles produced by Arctic Monkeys. The album has smooth and chilled vibes, it wasn't written for those craving adreniline.
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May 26, 2020this album is a masterpiece. simply incredible in all details. Arctic Monkeys
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Sep 9, 2016Where "Whatever People Say I Am..." took place in and around a raving London Club, "Nightmare" is of another location, perhaps the alley behind it. It's darker, moodier, more adventurous, and therefore, that much more enjoyable than it's predecessor.
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Apr 4, 2015Many of the tracks at the start and middle of the album are simply stunning but where the debut album didn't let up it feels like FWN does. 'This House Is A Circus' and 'The Bad Thing' are not on the same extremely high level of the other songs. 505 is a fitting conclusion however.
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Jan 3, 2015Anxious, very powerful, clever, transparent. FWN plays a continuation of all that great hysteria and talent these guys showed up in their debut album, but with a clearer sense of auto critic, melancholy and precision. Excellent songs, human feelings: a truly fantastic band that plays each time better.
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Nov 11, 2014Not quite as good as the first album but still an absolute classic. To begin with this was my favourite Arctic Monkey's album but after I started listening to the first one I started to like that more.
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Jun 17, 2013
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Aug 9, 2012Seldomly seen such a good album! Fantastic lyrics, fantastic voice, fantastic music! Some songs are a bit too less entertaining but that's just a little bit ;) Really good album though! Arctic Monkeys improved their debut album but sadly got worse with their two following albums. However, this is awesome!
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May 8, 2012Favourite Worst Nightmare is an improvement of what the band was capable to do when they made their solid debut.
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Oct 20, 2011
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Sep 22, 2011Great follow-up to their debut. Musically they've improved as well.
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Sep 15, 2011Best Band Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 31, 2011A very good album from a very good album. "Brainstorm" is a pure classic, and is supported by great tracks such as "Teddy Picker" and "Fluorescent Adolescent". Overall, this album has more than enough of the Arctic Monkeys we got to know and love from they first album to make this a worthwhile buy.
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kasabianJun 18, 2009The Arctic Monkeys are one of the finest things this world has seen. Favourite Worst Nightmare proves it.
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MarhadiashaK.Feb 19, 2009All tracks fun and full of hooks. My favourite, I listen to it almost everyday. This is much better than its predecessor.
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SidDec 1, 2008Best Album of 2007 without a doubt. Lyrically and musically superior to their cracking debut. It's one of my most played albums on my ipod!
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DavidM.Sep 14, 2008Out-f*ckern-standing.
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poopfaceMay 3, 2008This is one of the best albums I have listened to in a while.
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AlanN.Apr 18, 2008Fookin amazing.. like it more and more every time I listen.
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GeoffG.Mar 3, 2008Arctic Monkey's don't cease to deliver on their latest LP, each song is beautifully constructed with clever lyrics to boot! I give it a listen at least once a day, 10 songs is my dose.
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LucasW.Feb 16, 2008The most creative and progressive type album for a long time, arctic monkeys and muse are the only two bands leading the music world forward into musical change and development. Great album!
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JustinJan 17, 2008Every song on here is brilliant, I especially enjoyed Do Me A Favor and Teddy Pickers.
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GerberOct 31, 2007A more chill album then the first, but it is just as good. Every track is strong and there is never a point that makes you feel like your time is being waisted. The album is like a beautiful dream.
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JosephO.Oct 23, 2007So much fun. Rocks like early Supergrass.
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AndrewAOct 22, 2007It's simply more original and better crafted that their first album.
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SebastianF.Oct 16, 2007It's a great album, the lyrics are the best, they represent society in a way no other band does, not too pessimistic nor optimistic. who needs catchy choruses!! go listen to Britney spears( if she still sings i don´t know) or Justin Timberlake and stuff like that.
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PaulOct 12, 2007Brilliant. Better than their first album. Don't have to skip any tracks cos every track is good. I agree with Barry R Do me a favour is an awesome track.
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BorisC.Sep 3, 2007Whatever people say I am, seriously discredited the hype, in my view. Favourite Worst Nightmare, au contraire, is perhaps the finest record I
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shes_solooseAug 31, 2007Not as immediate as the first one, it is darker and tighter. Very strong rythm. A very solid album. Favourite track: Do me a favour. I still prefer the first record, though.
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GustavoAAug 28, 2007If "D is for Dangerous" , as presented on their sophomore hit, then "A" is for Amazing Arctic A-Monkeys! Great album!
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FeDAug 6, 2007Simply the bast band at the moment.
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FredBJul 2, 2007Great lyrics and a number of really good tunes ranging from the catchy and cleverly titled "Fluorescent Adolescent" to other great tracks like "Old Yellow Bricks" and the thumping "Brianstorm". After a few listens to the whole album, you'll be hooked. Alex Turner does it again!
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TimP.Jun 26, 2007Not altogether unlike their debut album, "this album just continues where they left us only a few months ago and solidifies them as yet another amazing British talent.
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RogerI.Jun 22, 2007absulutly brilliant every song has a sense of meaning i could listen to that over and over again till i to tired and nap still singing those catchy lines and phrases. Just in love with flourecent adolesence, nearly know all the lyrics by heart
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BarryRJun 18, 2007On first listen some tracks may feel a bit samey but give it a bit of time and the brilliantly layeres hidden depths of this excellent album come to light...and I wasn't even a huge fan of the first one! "Do Me a Favour" may possibly be the best song written all year...
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KasperJun 11, 2007This record made Arctic Monkeys my favorite band.
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mi-lyJun 8, 2007So much better than the first to which I listened to three times and never had the urge to listen to again. Prefer the lyrics and the music and the lack of cheesy tunes.
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StevenChungJun 7, 2007It didn't sound that great during the first try. As with Regan, after a few plays, I think it's better than the first.
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WestonTJun 4, 2007Fast, fun, and very British, Favorite Worst Nightmare delivers if you simply ignore the hype and listen. It's like driving a Mini Cooper... you lose style for buying the hype, but you're too busy having a fun time to give a hoot. Oh yeah, I drive one of those too...
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ReganMay 31, 2007I would have given this a 7 on first play, but after a few weeks find I love it even more than their last. And I didn't think that would be possible. Lovely.
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JosephMMay 30, 2007Their debut was a 9, maybe a 10. This doesn't live up. Still a good album and I will come back to it in the future I am sure.
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DylanSMay 28, 2007Damn good album, the Arctic's best. More mature, better crafted, with songs that stick to you -- which was the key problem with "Whatever People Say I Am...". They keep their dance rock roots and weave that around 2 1/2 minute opuses that bend and move so much that you swear the Arctic's had you listening to a 60 min+ album. Check it out, the Monkeys fail to disappoint.
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TimFMay 23, 2007Don't listen to anyone who says that there are not enough 'tunes' on this record, FWN is an ambitious, clever and, most importantly, great album that sees Arctic Monkeys having much more depth to the sound than the somewhat samey Whatever.. 'Tis bo!
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KarlCMay 20, 2007This album is more complex then the first one. It takes a little time, but you can easily see the Monkeys evolving.
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DrewpMay 18, 2007Great! Somehow these guys are able to take something as stale as guitar rock and make it fresh and great again! Sharp lyrics, a ridiculously talented rhythm section, and interesting guitar angles. Fluorescent Adolescent is a clear stand-out. I just wonder why "Da Frame 2R" was relegated to a Japanese-only release. One of the best new songs, hands-down.
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JasonTMay 17, 2007
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IlyaRMay 16, 2007Great album, even superior to their (terrific) debut. "Fluorescent Adolescent" shows that ska infusion can still be fun, and "If You Were There, Beware" has one of the shortest great guitar solos I have ever heard. These guys build atmosphere and tell stories like few of their contemporaries.
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EmmanuelP.May 16, 2007"Worst favourite nightmare" is a good follow-up, has some great songs like "Teddy Picker", "Fluorescent Adolescent" or "Old Yellow Bricks". Not as great as some critics claim, but certainly a good record. There are just a few monotone moments that bring the record down, but the Monkeys did it again.
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yanivvMay 14, 2007excluding 2 songs this album is mind blowing. its a pure youth potion. hate or love it you just cant stay indeference to it
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CzarMay 9, 2007I loved the first album, a lot. And that usually means I feel very disappointed when the second one comes out. But not in this case, its a real cracker. The songs continue to grow on me. I notice something new each time I listen to it. Love it.
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LorenzoSMay 7, 2007
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FrankMay 2, 2007it seems like you eather love or hate this band, and to all the haters i say, did you listen to the right album? cuz this ones perfect
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chrispMay 1, 2007just as good as the whatever
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TerronMMay 1, 2007Where "Whatever People Say I Am..." took place in and around a raving London Club, "Nightmare" is of another location, perhaps the alley behind it. It's darker, moodier, more adventurous, and therefore, that much more enjoyable than it's predecessor.
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GigiLApr 30, 2007Probably the best lyrics to come out of a band in years... although you probably have to be a Brit between the ages of 18-25 to understand how wonderful it is that they used words like balaclava and teddy picker.
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AndreaPApr 30, 2007Great band!!! This second album is surely better than "Whatever". This boys have the future in their hands!
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RobertGApr 29, 2007Great follow up album. A little different, but a good different. All of the songs are fantastic.
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WillApr 28, 2007awesome progression of the band. excellent album.
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ShawnHApr 28, 2007
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JulianGApr 28, 2007Simply great!
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JohnHApr 27, 2007Better than I thought! maybe even better than the first!?! check it out strongly recommended...
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ROBBApr 27, 2007a verY good album that rocks. if ou like our tunes big, fast and full of drums You will not be dissappointed
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QUAIDApr 27, 2007It would have been a perfect album for me, but the album isn't even 40 minutes long. It goes way to fast. I think by extending the beats a little more, it would not have damaged the album. In any case, it is a wonderful album and this band is far from over-rated.
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MattWApr 26, 2007Really nice. They toned down the energy, but the sound is still there. Its better than most sophmore albums, in the fact thats its a great album altogether, but if you had to buy a album which would introduce to Artic Monkeys, it would still be "Whatever". End point: I love it and I wasn't dissapointed.
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flashpanApr 26, 2007fantastic return. more solid than the first, near genius.
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DavidMApr 26, 2007ITs like Turner drank some crunk juice after he kicked that guy out of the band. Good rhythm thru out the album. Very enjoyable. their still trying to find thier sound though. if they were only to blend the influence of the first record, with the rhythm of this album. I have alot of hope for the monkeys.
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AndréPApr 26, 2007fantastic! whatever people say i am is a little better, but favourite proves that arctic monkeys are the best and most important band since oasis.
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MikePApr 26, 2007Top album, lyrics make me laugh :)
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JosephAApr 26, 2007Better than the first. Nice work, nice to see one of these megahyped bands not over or underestimating themselves. Straight forward growth and evolution with out loosing touch with what made them great the first time around. Kudos
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ChristyMApr 26, 2007good album, maybe not as good as the last but still good.
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joeylApr 26, 2007Much better than I expected. Not much like their debut, but just as good. Higlights for me are Fluorescent Adolescent, D is For Dangerous, and Teddy Picker. Its an easy listen and fun too. Overall a great follow up!
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SeanP.Apr 25, 2007This album left me speechlessly in awe during only the first listen, which is rare for me. Even rarer though, is when an album that does that remains great to me after multiple listens. But i've heard this six times by now and I still love it end to end. Even Neon Bible didn't leave me in awe on first hearing; that one had to grow on me a bit.
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MaddyHApr 25, 2007Different from the 1st c.d but just as awesome. FREAKIN' FANTASTIC! BEST BAND AROUND
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CoryDApr 25, 2007This is a great album! One of the best bands to come out of Britian today!
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JarredRApr 25, 2007It's amazing that these kids can put together such well crafted straight up rock n' roll tunes. I can't get enough of it.
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NikkigApr 25, 2007this is a very good album contrary to the person belows review who obviously didnt listen to the album it is not as good as their debut but a wondeful second album showcasing their energy and talent in a slightly more mature way highly recommended
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SophiaBApr 25, 2007Phenomenal album. It's louder, more energetic and more in your face. I love it! They just keep getting better.
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CapHApr 25, 2007fantastic album, at first it seemed as awful as some of the above reviews say, but it really grows on you. Best songs have to be 'old yellow bricks', 'd is for dangerous and 'fluorescent adolescent'. It doesn't however, have the catchy anthem aspect that the debut had.
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KaNoApr 25, 2007This band has really come into their own with great lyrics and musical stylings. There is nothing really hooky here, but it's still fun to listen to. The only thing I'm having a hard time with is the last song, 505. I think it should have been cut from the album.
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alecWApr 25, 2007Absolutely massive, how refreshing that they didn't come back with a mixed bag of half-baked ideas and sloppy tunes, Top of the form, A+
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tobyjoyceApr 25, 2007great album, shows how far the band has come
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CaitlinSApr 24, 2007Just a month ago I despised this band calling them over-rated and unoriginal. After hearing this CD, I've changed my mind. 505 and Brianstorm are key tracks, and a CD well worth your listen.
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knomiApr 24, 2007
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SeanPApr 24, 2007bammmmmmmmmmmmm so good
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RobD.Apr 24, 2007wow! i thought the first album was brilliant, this one is twice as good. Its a brilliant album, listen to it for what it is, dont be like this dude below me and give it a 0 just cuz you dont like how they were hyped so much.
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SeanCApr 24, 2007This is better than the debut!
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RasmusSApr 24, 2007Really great album, it may not have the same amount of catchy tunes as their debut, but it is a much more complete album, if you follow me. Much bigger, more experimental and great sound.
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SamDApr 24, 2007this album is incredible. buy it immediately.
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GraceLApr 24, 2007Their new record is a more intimate, emotional, heartfelt, and mature than their debut record. Turner's vocals have improved greatly and the rest of the band seems to have grown into their sound well.
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mikeyffApr 24, 2007
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DanSApr 24, 2007Instant classic. Massive development, both lyrically and musically. the presence of nick o'malley on bass adds steel to an already stellar line-up. The first half is immediately recognisable, yet the ambitious second half of the album is an outrageously good evolution of their sound as they test themselves and push the boundaries of their sound. Buy it
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nimmygApr 24, 2007Even better than their first album, but that's just my opinion.
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Awards & Rankings
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Under The RadarFavourite moves forward not one inch from Whatever, which is safe and reliable, but also repetitive. [#17, p.82]
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In the tradition of thorny newbie bands that get scarily too big (Nirvana, Radiohead, Weezer), they’ve followed their funny, catchy debut with a less funny, less catchy second record to prove how little they trust the good times their music obviously inspires.
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UncutFavourite Worst Nightmare is a near-triumph, a far superior Album #2 than Meat Is Murder, The Libertines, or Second Coming. Yet some doubts nag, partly because of the subject matter. [May 2007, p.84]