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Humbug
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Track Listing
- My Propeller
- Crying Lightning
- Dangerous Animals
- Secret Door
- Potion Approaching
- Fire And The Thud
- Cornerstone
- Dance Little Liar
- Pretty Visitors
- Jeweller's Hands, The
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #184 in Music
- Released on: 2009-08-24
- Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: .13 pounds
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review
It’s clear from Humbug’s moody, languid opening track, "My Propeller", that the Arctic Monkeys have changed musical tack for album number three. Following the frenetic nature of Whatever People Say I Am… and Favourite Worst Nightmare, this change of direction was perhaps inevitable, but the band seem to have gone all out to trade in the urgent pop-punk riffs of yesteryear for a series of slower, murkier atmospheres conjured up by Queens of the Stone Age producer Josh Homme and James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco). The thumping, insistent drums, Doors-esque organ sounds and twanging, curling guitars create a Gothic/fairground sound that combines well with Turner’s northern brogue and cheeky (and sometimes absurd) lyricism, especially on catchy tracks like first single "Crying Lightning" and "Dangerous Animals". Punchier cuts like "Potion Approaching" and the "Pretty Visitors" revert back to the band’s previous style, but the rolling "Secret Door" and "Cornerstone" have more in common with Turner’s Last Shadow Puppets project. At just 39 minutes, Humbug’s economy of style is matched to the general feeling of restraint and distinctive pop ethic to create a perfect new sound for Sheffield’s most famous maturing Monkeys. --Danny McKenna
CD Description
One of the most important British bands of recent years, the Arctic Monkeys follow up their first two phenomenally successful albums with Humbug, their first record in over two years. Influenced by Cream and Jimi Hendrix, Humbug features some of frontman Alex Turner's most innovative and profound lyrics yet, whilst also maintaining the Arctic's core sound. Humbug was produced in part by Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme.
