Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (2006) Vinyl LP Record
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Album Introduction
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not is the debut studio album by Arctic Monkeys — Alex Turner (vocals and guitar), Jamie Cook (guitar), Nick O'Malley (bass) and Matt Helders (drums) — from Sheffield, England, released in January 2006 on Domino Records. The album reached UK No. 1 and became the fastest-selling debut album in UK chart history at the time. I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor reached UK No. 1 (2005) and When the Sun Goes Down reached UK No. 3 (2006). The 13-track album became a landmark release in British rock music, praised for its fresh approach, clever observations of modern life and the band's unique ability to turn everyday experiences into memorable songs, capturing the excitement of the UK indie scene with witty lyrics, fast-paced rhythms and instantly recognisable sound.
Stand-Out Tracks
- I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor — One of the most immediately recognisable and commercially dominant indie rock recordings of 2005; its combination of a driving, guitar-led production and Turner's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal that became the band's signature recording. UK No. 1 (2005).
- When the Sun Goes Down — One of the most atmospherically distinctive and narratively ambitious recordings on the album; its combination of a warm, layered production and Turner's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained emotional weight. UK No. 3 (2006).
- Fake Tales of San Francisco — One of the most immediately energetic and commercially effective recordings on the album; its combination of a driving, indie rock production and Turner's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal.
- Mardy Bum — One of the album's most melodically generous and emotionally direct recordings; its combination of a warm, pop-rock production and Turner's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained emotional weight.
- A Certain Romance — The closing track and one of the album's most atmospherically distinctive and emotionally expansive recordings; its combination of a warm, layered production and Turner's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained emotional weight that serves as a powerful conclusion to the album.
Record Details
- Artist: Arctic Monkeys
- Title: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
- Year: 2006
- Label: Domino Records
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative Rock / Post-Punk Revival
- Decade: 2000s
- Barcode: 5034202016212
Condition
Condition: VG+/VG+ — see our Condition Grading Guide.
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