The Arctic Monkeys were hailed as rock n' roll's saviour upon the release of 'Whatever People Say I Am...' and you can still see why such overhype was thrown at them, even if it isn't justifed. Who could possibly justify such a claim? Still, it is a wonderful record. Full of the infectious joy of youth. Alex Turner is a magnificent writer of tales and the band complement his lyrics with a brash confidence. There are a couple of classic tracks here, with 'When the Sun Goes Down' gaining the top prize.
Thankfully, the hype was proven right as Favourite Worst Nightmare is on a par with its predecessor. As expected it is a backlash against the earlier success. It is certainly an angrier recording. Turner's pen is more acidic here but the band work better to compensate. The band's confidence is startling for such a young group.
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