- Record Label: Domino
- Release Date: Feb 21, 2006
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Universal acclaim- based on 907 Ratings
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Positive: 763 out of 907
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Mixed: 64 out of 907
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Negative: 80 out of 907
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Nov 24, 2010
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markcJan 27, 2006the best debut album in 15 years absolute class
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GiacomoPJan 29, 2006Very powerful!
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KrisJan 27, 2006
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Sep 22, 2011Stellar debut album by the kids from Sheffield and happens to be one of the best records of the past decade.
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MickJan 27, 2006Deserves this score simply for 'I bet you look good on the dancefloor', 'AView from the Afternoon', 'Still Take You Home', and 'Fake Tales of San Fransisco'. I don't think it is the best debut of all time and niether does NME, however, if guitar music is your thing then the Arctic Monkeys are well worth checking out.
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AlexFeb 6, 2006There's no way this CD could live up to the hype being generated. But that doesn't mean it's not a good record. (It's at least /very/ good.) And the more I listen to it, the more I like it. The sound is just different enough from Franz Ferdinand and their ilk to make it refreshing. And you've got to love those accents.
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JabuMar 2, 2006My album of the year so far, a must buy! I know there is alot of hype and i too was sceptical but simply its brilliant.
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snilsenApr 5, 2006
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VedranKNov 13, 2006The best album of 2006 so far
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AndyJan 30, 2006Goes a bit awry in the middle but likely to be up there come the envitable Albums of the Year listings. Great upbeat tunes abound with only Riot Van slowing things down somewhat. Red Lights Indicates Doors are Secured drives along at a fantastic rate and is simply about the problems in trying to get into a taxi late at night.
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madslJan 30, 2006All the massive hype will probably spurn their initial downfall..but for now this is a refreshing and vital album that sits comfortably along other great British artists of the last three decades. The song about vampires, though, is really dreadful crap. Mardy Bum and The ritz to the rubble is top of the class and future classics in indiedom.
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reesetFeb 1, 2006brilliant!
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TimmyHFeb 2, 2006The best debut for a long, long time. Fun, exciting and made to be played loud. The hype machine is in full force, but this time theres something of substance behind it.
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MaliniR.Feb 20, 2006After a couple of listens I was hooked. But the only thing that I feel deserves recognition on this album is the lead singer. It's his energy that brings everything together.
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damianFeb 3, 2006SIMPLY GREAT!
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carlFeb 6, 2006fucking great !!!!
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MartinJFeb 6, 2006Not bad. But why some people can't stop acting rashly?
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JohnHMar 5, 2006Uhhh... Clash..... Class.... rock... Beatles... what more can be said... great.
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JMcCarthaMar 6, 2006May be the best at what they do, the personal factor is whether or not you care about what they do.
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JimmyRApr 20, 2006very good album, full of catchy tunes. Probably the highlight of the album is the vocals. if your unsure on whether getting this album or not i'd have a listen to "mardy bum" from the album. if you like that you should like the album and vice versa.
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AliBApr 28, 2006This album rocks!! An album that has you gripped right until the very end deserves all the acclaim in the world, and this is certainly one that falls into that category.
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RobbieMMay 3, 2006I can´t remember to anything better than this (maybe except White Stripes)
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ClaytonCMay 5, 2006A BritPop classic... worth all the hype!
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jasonmJun 8, 2006fukin great
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ReviewBoy15Jan 26, 2007
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AbelDFeb 8, 2007Amazing album. Probably the best debut album in the last decade.
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bobrMay 3, 2007Love the vocal style and lyrics. This album's awesome. "When the sun goes down" is my favorite.
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dannyboyAug 25, 2009
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[Anonymous]Jan 27, 2006Those that say the Arctic Monkeys are simply and overhyped band need to remember this point, the hype surrounding this album come from the fact that most people have had access to the songs on this album for months now, as well as a handful of other great tunes. The Arctic Monkeys hype is, not hype based on nothing it's hype based on great tunes and amazing live performances.
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ToddKJan 28, 2006Why do you americans just brush off anything brittish straight away. The monkeys are better than anything i have heard come out from america for a long time. This is an awsome album and should be owned by all!
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skJan 29, 200610 out of 10.
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MattBJan 30, 2006Hype or not - both the album and the preceding bootleg (widely available online) were great. I also saw them play live last year and they were awesome. This album consists of great tunes and I will eat my hat if it doesn't end up on the critics' 2006 yearlists in december.
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jameshJan 30, 2006a great observation into working class england but really just a result of the libertines genius
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myopinion!Jan 31, 2006Great songs, not much new here, but the ·$%&ers have incredible talent. Denying it can only mean youre jealous, cause theyre hugely talented and young... As far as rock goes, 2006 is lookin good already
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mikimJan 30, 2006great, best british act in 2006. it seems that is going to be a great year for r'n'r music.
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BensFeb 12, 2006
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RaülJFeb 14, 2006Music should always be this fun. Hard to find a record with more catching tunes
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ArkiMFeb 15, 2006Although their debut is very good it does not push up to the levels that The Strokes entered when they introduced the genre.
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MichaelWFeb 17, 2006Have not heard a fresher sound in rock since The Strokes. Great Humor and melodies. Will be listening to this 5 years from now
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YokSFeb 18, 2006Insanely energetic and catchy, but hardly life-changing. They've got some great tracks but they miss the target with their fillers more often than not which makes the album ring a bit hollow.
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MattEFeb 21, 2006Good album well worth a listen just for the lyrics which in some places are inspired. Not particularly groundbreaking music but good nonetheless
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JJHoldijkFeb 22, 2006
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andrewtFeb 23, 2006Always a good sign of a good new album - strongly divergent views - a very strong album - imperfect buit then again, Never Mind the Bollocks was not a perfect album - I think it has balls - This is a modern punk band and it ain't meant to be pretty....
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shawnsavageFeb 23, 2006Great album...
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joecFeb 24, 2006best lyrics since morrisey and great hooky riffs. simple classic!
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GarethMFeb 25, 2006
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GeorgeCFeb 25, 2006There's a couple of great under 3:00 songs.....and it's fresh.....but it's not London Calling or even close to the brilliance of Let is Bleed....
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JoeHFeb 27, 2006
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TheRealAlfonsoDeBongFeb 28, 2006Yeah I didnt want to believe the hype either, but this one will get under your skin. Good raucous rock and roll with catchy lyrics - hardly thought provoking but hey you can't always get watcha waaant... I give them two albums...then BOOM! But in the meantime they are out there - go see them.
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MaxMFeb 3, 2006
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cristianpFeb 3, 2006excelente disco con canciones increibles y altamente adictivas de principio a fin!
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mikepFeb 5, 2006
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MartFeb 6, 2006Who reads Stylus Magazine?
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jordandFeb 7, 2006Great sound. Fun and upbeat. Great album.
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ShantieFeb 8, 2006very enjoyable album would probably have rated it 7 1/2 if that had been possible above par songwriting, some nice (early) Sonic Youth kinda music some great tracks not worth the great hype (but, let´s face it, no album is) but very enjoyable
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ChrisBFeb 9, 2006Not as good as the Brits are saying it is but not as bad as the Americans are saying it is.
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JasonRMar 10, 2006
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barryqMar 1, 2006Buy it. Listen to it a few times. You will love it. It can be a bit spotty but the good bits are fantastic.
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DarrenMar 10, 2006It's most certainly a good album, but it's inconsistent from song to song, and outside of 'When the Sun Goes Down', no track really blows me away. It doesn't live up to the hype it has received, but it's a decent album nevertheless.
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tylerlMar 15, 2006Say what you want about the English hype, just make shure to buy, listen to, and crank these lads to Eleven!!
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Rumpy05Mar 17, 2006A very promising debut album. I for one cannot understand the backlash against this record. Yes, we all know that it had been hyped beyond all reason, but lets not forget this a a great effort. The saviour of british music?...no not really but why do we need a saviour? lets just enjoy what is one of better albums of the last ten years
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joseluizsMar 2, 2006Welcome to the Future....The Future is now !
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AlexCMar 2, 2006How anyone can give this less than a 7 is beyond me, and to the person that said 1)it was suited to imprssionable teenagers or 2)dads tring to be hip, you are probably the latter of the 2 buddy but prefer the osmonds or the carpenters. Quite simply outstanding for 19/20 year olds...... one for the yanks as much as the brits, turn it up loud!!!
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WilliamMar 2, 2006Honestly- when you buy this album, listen to it straight through once and then walk away for a bit... its right wicked, the songs will stick in your head until you cant help but listen again, and again, and again. Best debut I've heard in years.
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AnnMar 28, 2006An absolutely great album. Not sure what the other voters are listening to. Can't get the tunes out of my head. Lyrics are great. Definitely a breath of fresh air.
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EskimonoBooYahMar 4, 2006
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RyanLMar 5, 2006Solid album. If you're a fan of somewhat frantic rock, pick it up. You'll probably find it's not as good as the hype, but not nearly as bad as the people backlashing are making it out to be.
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DanBMar 8, 2006
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MaxFMar 9, 2006
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BrianMApr 11, 2006It's amazing how this band went from underheard to SNL within a few weeks, but I still don't get it. Praise from tons of publications yet their sound isn't that original. Songs are kinda catchy I will admit. But why the hype?
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DLaApr 13, 2006it's pretty enjoyable beyond the ever-so-popular "i bet you look good on the dancefloor". they deserve more respect from music critics as they follow the tradition of grungy britt bands with catchy tunes. good record.
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JoeCApr 18, 2006This is a definitive album about moderbn day brittain told with comedy stories. It is the streets in rock and roll
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KevinRApr 2, 2006A formidable album, laced with very catchy, quick moving lyrics. However, they just don't live up to the overwhelming hype they received in Britain.
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DecepticonPomApr 21, 2006Get the beers in, grab yer mates by the scruff of the neck, have a good time with this albo and in five years time think back to great laughs but think how sad it is yer can't really sit through the whole album any more coz it reminds you of how great a crap band have become since. Or something.
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SimonAApr 20, 2006Brilliant. From Mardy morning to sunshine afternoon. Tops.
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FredericoMApr 4, 2006Great album all around.
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Mr.EApr 4, 2006
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RobbHMay 8, 2006Although many have turned away from it due to "overhype", the Arctic Monkeys have put together the best dance rock album since "Silent Alarm"
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ktbronkMay 9, 2006love it all. well done monkeys. all i listen to.
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WilliamOMay 9, 2006Best new band!
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ThomasWJun 6, 2006Their the best in the genre. Great lyrics, drums and guitare. First I wasen't convinced, Iput it aside for a month and listende to it again and it suddenly clicked. My favourite song is "From the Ritz to the rubble"
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TheCriticJul 17, 2006
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SAVAGETOASTAug 18, 2006Good, but not the best of the year. Id say its third best behind Destroyer's Rubies and #1 and Return to Cookie Mt. at #2. Pretty good but his voice gets annoying for us americans and they sort of get repetitive. A 7.
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madelinehAug 27, 2006Awesome!
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HelenBMar 26, 2007amazing & sexy
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ACApr 24, 2007This was the best album I heard in all of 2006. Whoever said they're trying to sound like Oasis needs they're head read. The lyrics are just brilliant!
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tobiasjApr 25, 2007i cant believe people even bothered to rate this at zero , TYPICAL AMERICANS alll they can do is compare this album to other english bands , such a load of crap, this album is amazing lyrically brilliant , dont give an album like this a zero just because you dont understand the lyrics,
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NickBApr 7, 2007All you stupid fucks who gave this a 0 or a 1, how about you actually listen to the album before commenting based on hype.
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Shes_soLooseAug 31, 2007As strong a debut as any you could care to mention. Energetic, catchy, and with strong lyrics. The only song I dislike is Perhaps Vampires... Well done Monkeys.
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RyanJ.Aug 7, 2007
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RobS.Aug 8, 2007Alex turner is a god of this age :) with the great lyrics and all round music to back it up makes for the greatest album ever!!!! buy it listen and love join the revolution!!!!!!
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TodorI.Sep 8, 2007This album changed the way I listen to music.
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ReubenFDec 18, 2006
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ChrisLDec 30, 2006A truly exceptional album, ignore the naysayers this is a piece of true class and raw energy
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BenGJan 27, 2006Some of the songs should probably have been b-sides but the quality of the rest more than makes up for a few dodgy ones. Brilliant album. Brilliant band. Can't wait to see them live!
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PaulWJan 27, 2006Uber cool album with great lyrics for such a young band, brilliant album!
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cdkJan 27, 2006best rock album in years, revitalizing and addictive and so very full of that brit swagger
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MachuzzlewitSweedlepipeJan 28, 2006Yes, they sound like a school band, but they sound like the best school band you'll ever hear. Grin inducing tunes, sharp, unpretentious lyrics. A rare case of the hype being true.
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FearghalLJan 29, 2006this band tell it like it is there lyrics are as clever as anything the smiths ever produced believe the hype these guys are set for world domination
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Awards & Rankings
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It’s exciting stuff, simple yet deadly effective.
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Such is the depth and quality of Turner's songwriting, it plays like a best of.
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It's not a totally perfect record, for which we should be thankful - remember what happened to The Stone Roses after they'd released their flawless debut? - but it is an excellent first album, and gives notice that Alex Turner is already one of this country's best lyricists.