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Track Listings
| 1. View From The Afternoon, The |
| 2. I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor |
| 3. Fake Tales Of San Francisco |
| 4. Dancing Shoes |
| 5. You Probably Couldn't See The Lights But You Were Looking Straight At Me |
| 6. Still Take You Home |
| 7. Riot Van |
| 8. Red Light Indicates The Doors Are Secure |
| 9. Mardy Bum |
| 10. Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But... |
| 11. When The Sun Goes Down |
| 12. From The Ritz To The Rubble |
| 13. Certain Romance, A |
Product Description
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Hot on the heels of their shock UK No. 1 single "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor", Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not confirms Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys as the UK underground's most proselytizing young preachers of the DIY gospel. Marrying nervy, caffeine-and-cigarettes indie clatter to conversational, pretense-free lyrics and the occasional burst of off-the-cuff eloquence ("No time for Montagues or Capulets/Just banging tunes and DJ sets," proffers "Dancefloor"), it's an instant, pulse-racing hit.No question, the Monkeys are more sinners than saints. The opening "The View from the Afternoon" predicts a ruckus with a whole lot more grit than the Kaisers can muster, while on the mellow "Riot Van," a tale of underage drinking and cop-baiting culminates in a messy beating in the back of a station wagon. Look beyond the Arctics' bristly, laddish exterior, however, because it's actually affairs of the heart that comprise this album's secret core: see the sweaty-palmed "Dancing Shoes," bearing testament to the trial of nerves that is pulling in a suburban indie nightclub, or "Mardy Bum"--a tribute to a moody girlfriend that, for all its witty barbs ("I've seen your frown and it's like looking down the barrel of a gun"), is tinted with sweet affection. --Louis Pattison
Album Description
UK pressing. Debut album from the group signed to the same label as Franz Ferdinand. Domino. 2006.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best thing i've heard in years,
By me "me" (near glasgow) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (Audio CD)
ok, i am only 18 but this is still one of the best albums i've heard. there is not a bad song in this album. I am scottish and the arctic monkeys have taken the entire uk by storm with 2 no.1's 'i bet that you look good on the dancefloor' and 'when the sun goes down'. they've been around for a short while getting a gathering of fans via downloads but now there HUGE.That are also one of the best live acts with tickets selling for up to £200($350+). this album is incredible my favourit songs include -'view for the afternoon' 'fake tales on san fransico' 'dancin' shoes' 'mardy bum' and the very soon to be legendary 'a certain romance'. get this album and prepare for the Arctic Monkeys invasion...
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album!,
By Some guy (Ottawa Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (Audio CD)
I think this is a great album, even though it may take a couple of listens to fully appreciate the band. I count this album among some of the best ever made!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Hot Hot Heat, Futureheads, Arctic Monkeys,
By Destriant (Toronto) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (Audio CD)
After way too many listens to this record, it's in my "to sell" pile. I find the music so uninteresting, and without edge, that I can't even begin to appreciate the apparently morrissey-esque lyrics. As a fan of "post-punk" music in general (the original and neo) - I like this about as much as the Futureheads and Hot Hot Heat - all of which had ridiculous hype on their side (ie: not very much). It ain't no Franz Ferdinand, which to my surprise, did live up to the hype. If time is money, I'd spend it listening to the Rakes (Capture/Release) or Editors (The Back Room) instead. I knew nothing about either band before getting the cds, but was very surprised by how good they were. The Rakes are moderately Hives-ish, while the Editors are Doves/Interpol-ish.
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