AM Reviews

"Whatever people say I am , that's what I'm not" was released in 2006 , this means that , net of the pre debut , with the Arctic Monkeys have to do about seven or eight years . Eight years that have produced the beauty of five albums , and the thing must be emphasized for a couple of reasons. The first is , of course , linked to the productive aspect : the Arctic Monkeys , despite the inevitable unexpected , are a constant and prolific band like few . It seems evident that still feel a strong need to enter the studio to make sense of their being, the need to communicate something. What this brings us to reason number two : if sforni five albums in eight years , and of these five, maybe a half (but I keep wide sleeves ) could be revised , here , most likely below is much more than a " simple " band very prolific and very consistent . I do not know , but to me, talking about Arctic Monkeys , seems to speak of a band that has been around for much longer. And I say that after listening to this new "AM", an album that more mature, complete and essential than that, well ... you can not. Let's simple . We take " Humbug " and as a fundamental turning point. Great album " Humbug " , at least for myself . Here comes Josh Homme ( God bless him ) , and the Arctic Monkeys opens up a world , not to mention a sound . Sound that will be more refined in " Suck it and see" , the classic hard transition , only to find fulfillment in their "AM" . "AM" , as already said , is a disc essential from every point of view . The title ? Only "AM", a tribute to " VU " by the Velvet Underground . The cover ? Needless to say black and white (again Velvet Underground ? ) , With a graphical hyper minimal : on the cover of "AM" is represented the sound. And inside ? Into twelve pieces, and the pure sound , incidentally, are the best expression , the quintessence of songwriting Alex Turner, here , of course, reduced to a minimum : granite riff sabbathiani in leather jacket and slicked-back hair that alternate with midtempo ballads and lentoni strappamutande (see " Mad sound" ) . There is everything . How is it that has defined Josh Homme ? A ... "cool , sexy after- midnight record ." True, not much else to add.




In "AM" There are at least five units well above average , and I'm referring to the amazing opening track " Do I wanna know " , a piece of which it is impossible to escape , the already well known "RU mines " proposal well in advance right to give us time to let us cook on duty ( but no less beautiful today ) , " Arabella " , razor Beatles able to resurrect the more inspired John Lennon ( a side effect ? wonder what has triggered the AM sing " How together " at the opening ceremony of the Olympics ) , the perfection of the single" Why'd you only call me when you're high ? " , probably one of the best ever in the course of the calendar year and not just (ironically , mortally fascinating ... disillusioned , and then how nice the video) , and the closing "I wanna be yours ." Five out of twelve - but , to tell the truth , it should be said twelve out of twelve - for me to make a great record , one of those who once finished you feel the physical need to start over because you want to hear it again , and maybe get us over a beautiful song. It is not easy to write and produce a fifth album like this. It means to be a great band , it's something that goes far beyond just " another" confirmation . "AM" is arranged to perfection, full of detail ( many say the least : Try for a moment to break away from the melody and voice of Turner and make the case that behind ) , yet unique and special spirit essentially pop, for as always in the manner of the Arctic Monkeys ( "Snap out of it" to believe , and the Beatles again thank you) . You listen and you like it . I listen again and you'll love it even more . Listen to him a third time and go get the ticket for the concert. Because that's where , as always, will play the final match , right on the stage. And these twelve pieces , believe me , I am perfectly equipped to give their best in front of an audience .

I do not want to talk about masterpiece like someone has already done (see 10/10 buckled cold dall'NME ) only because I believe that to do so will serve time . The album, after the initial blow , must necessarily settle. Nevertheless , as I have already said, a fifth album like this is undeniably classified as material to be champion. Especially if we consider that only comes eight years since it all started . For me , England today sounds like this.

TRACKLIST

" Do I wanna know "
"R U mine"
" One for the Road"
" Arabella "
" I want it all "
" No.1 party anthem "
"Mad sound"
" Fireside"
" Why'd you only call me when you're high ? "
"Snap out of it"
"Knee socks"
"I wanna be yours "