Are ARCTIC MONKEYS Big In America?

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You probably know the Arctic Monkeys from tracks like:
“Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” or “R U Mine?” and of course “Do I Wanna Know?”
And that’s understandable, their album AM is what finally brought them into the mainstream. It debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and sold more copies than their last 3 did combined.
Yet at home in the UK, the Arctic Monkeys are nearly a household name, where all 5 of their albums have debuted at number one and where their first album still reigns as the fastest selling debut album - by a band - in the UK. (363,735 copies sold in its first week!)
They’ve headlined the largest festival in the UK. Twice. They’ve changed the way record labels distribute music today and they’re one of the only bands to win Best British Group and Best British Album on three separate occasions.
So what was it about AM that finally helped them break into worldwide markets? Let’s look back at their journey and find out who the f*** are Arctic Monkeys?
This music video essay is on the English rock band Arctic Monkeys, from their local beginnings to their rise to the world stage. I talk about their 18-song demo, Beneath the Boardwalk which helped thrust them into popularity after it was uploaded to the internet. Their debut record Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not is still the top selling album by a band in the UK. Their sophomore Favourite Worst Nightmare came back with even more energy. They worked with Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme for their third album Humbug introducing a new desert rock sound. They then diverted for their fourth album Suck It and See before finally releasing AM, the album that gained them worldwide attraction. Let’s dive into what audiences loved so much about AM. The grooves recalling their R&B roots, falsettos, their new personas and more.
Will the Arctic Monkeys' new album Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino continue the band's streak of success? We'll just have to wait and see.
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Disclaimer:
I do not own any of the videos or music used in this video. They are used for education and discussion purposes.

[@Middle8]

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[@airplanejack]

'AM killed there popularity with long time fans' Tranquility Base: 'hold my triangle'

[@sliverbox271991]

both suck

[@honiheart9911]

definitely think Tranquility did worse with old fans than AM

[@carywhitt]

@@honiheart9911 MUCH worse

[@ngelosevs3201]

am I part of the few percentages whom actually like the album?

[@TheBwaaah35]

@@ngelosevs3201 Don't think youtube comments is the mass percentage, it's usually the contrary, i also like the album, even if i had to listen to it quite some time before liking it and preferred AM. And i began to listen to them with Favourite Worst Nightmare. PS : Purists who thinks AM is trash are dumb af ;)

[@kaylaeddins8106]

it’s like an actual documentary

[@neelrudra1771]

That no one else unfortunately saw.

[@lilnaze7218]

Neel Rudra RESPECC

[@AnkerPeet]

"We are left with Imagine Dragons and Coldplay to define alternative rock" are the words I have been trying to come up with for years on why alternative rock sucks right now.

[@AnkerPeet]

@Ramiro Garcia i guess I should clarify, i love alternative rock, i just think the stuff on the radio sucks.

[@turkialashiekh]

@Ramiro Garcia If you like imagine dragons or coldplay then your music taste definetly sucks.

[@AikiraBeats]

Facts like that statement is why rock is now in a limbo state

[@SIMOLAMBOTZ]

I consider Coldplay as pop now, am I wrong?

[@eduardomendez7340]

I’m late but still, i don’t imagine dragons is bad but it’s just not my kind of music as it probably isn’t for you either. But Coldplay however, is a pretty dang good band. I especially love clocks and scientist by them and I also love Viva la Vida

[@KantFromEC]

You couldn't walk 100 metres in Australia without hearing the 'Do I wanna know' riff on a distant radio.

[@llkjjjss]

Cringe

[@ceratoenjoyer]

@@llkjjjss cringe

[@llkjjjss]

@@ceratoenjoyer yeah thanks for agreeing ♥️

[@ethanpete8937]

I just wanted to be one of the strokes.

[@Middle8]

Now look at the mess you made me make.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

lol

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

I dont get it

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

Joe Williams right xD

[@JeroenO129]

Im a big name in deep space, ask your mates.

[@francesthemutes]

AM is such a ridiculously sexy album. I was too busy getting down with The Mars Volta to consider the Arctic Monkeys when they were starting to explode on the early days of social media and music on the internet. Fast forward 10 years and all I can hear is Do I Wanna Know on the radio and I'm out to buy the record. Six years later and there's not a single album that gets more play time during fun time than AM. Heavy breathing, a strong grip and that drum opening go together like coffee and cream.

[@mahmoudayman5397]

hey, if you're looking for a preposterously sexy album, check out Social Cues by Cage the Elephant. If you're looking for spectacular drum openings, check out Antidotes by Foals. The albums, of course.

[@phsycresconquest6636]

I agree completely Mr Volta I remember my first exposure to them was the opening ceremony of the 2012 London olympics and as someone that loved stuff like green day and MCR but it was really nice without being too similar I also liked the constant reinventing of themselves it makes things interesting, it also means you have an album for every situation

[@MANIKO5]

@@mahmoudayman5397 thankyou.

[@mahmoudayman5397]

@@MANIKO5 anytime

[@theamaeve8175]

I feel like The Black Keys' rise and then break primed the pump for AM to hit it big when it came out

[@cqleonardo]

AM is everything, is pop, punk, rock, agressive, smooth, just love that album

[@3AMDADDYS]

i’m sexually attracted to the album

[@divyajangid2406]

I’m in love

[@gabrielle.s1896]

I’ve been following them for... forever? I fucking love the new album. It’s really different but so them.

[@anavictoriaher]

I feel you

[@lala-iy7cj]

i rly like tbhc but its nothing compared to what ever people say thats what im not or favourite worst nightmare

[@jezusmylord]

I dont feel him. @@anavictoriaher

[@edwindwicahyo5375]

its a grower, it is in my opinion their best album

[@lala-iy7cj]

@@edwindwicahyo5375 naaah no

[@j2f9-]

First song I listened to was fluorescent adolescent when I was like 12

[@tkplg21]

Same !!

[@saraemilia96]

Same!

[@vedi5]

ugh same

[@brett1538]

Fuck I'm old

[@hotblackdesiato8516]

Same

[@sonikakamble9]

I like how they don't just stick to one formula because it brought them great success. They are very expiremental and it often leaves their fans disappointed. Their new album is laid back so I don't know what's going to happen now but let's hope for the best.

[@akaiyukihana]

Sonika Kamble it usually disappoint their fans but attracts new audiences... Which is kinda cool...

[@mae3409]

This is what fascinates me about this band! I think I got to know them between albums 2 and 3, and I remember being kinda frustrated when Humbug came out. But I was so hooked that it finally passed over my head and the new songs were my new favourites at the time. Since then I sometimes have been disappointed, but also pleasantly surprised. I don't want to be the frustrated fangirl who just hates the band for not sticking to "who they are", because let's face it : people change. They grow up. And it's refreshing.

[@postmodernist6440]

Not really experimental as much as they are diverse

[@jamesmcnaughton9939]

just like their outfits

[@thunderdate]

Honestly never been disappointed, I like the variation in their music

[@CyberThePhoenix]

“The Strokes have their best albums behind them” *The New Abnormal would like to know your location*

[@sinistrality7883]

it's a pretty solid album, but their best? sorry bro I think It will still be Is This It.

[@BlackForestKaiser]

@@sinistrality7883 This guy you're watching rn has a video where he calls it the strokes best album so suck it and see

[@rufusmills6931]

Their first album in one word: Adrenaline

[@michaelpyle6856]

As a Brit listening in it's really interesting to see an American's point of view from the outside, since they've been a household name for anyone from Yorkshire (where I and they are from) just because of how bloody relatable they were. They've lost that relatability a bit as they move on with their music and though I prefer their first two albums, I think nearly all the music they've put out holds its own. You can't keep singing about nights out in Sheffield when you're living in LA lol... Keep up with the great vids man, really appreciate them!

[@Middle8]

Thanks for the perspective and the nice words!

[@edwardjones5300]

Absolutely. I find that, with a lot of great music you find yourself visualising a place and usually the place where the the band are from. Their earlier stuff always makes me think of Yorkshire. The newer stuff definitely has a Californian influence. I think that's why Americans didn't get their earlier stuff. Americans are exposed to London a lot but not the North of England anywhere near as much.

[@Durden1866]

They’ve definitely got more American influences since moving there obviously that’s bound to happen but I still love how Alex throws in some Yorkshire slang in all his songs that we can still relate to! More so in TBH&C than AM as well!

[@shermanmi]

I was 17-18 when AM came out. I had just hit my I MUST LISTEN TO CLASSIC (Rock) MUSIC phase the year before, so at that point, I was like, OK, now I need something to call my own. When I heard AM, it was exactly what I was looking for: modern rock and roll. I have since listened to all the other records and I love the first two, like Humbug, and Suck It and See just goes in one ear and out the other for me. AM is still my favorite. Also, I'm seeing the band play TD Garden in 3 weeks!

[@daniel3111]

Michael Pyle one of their dads was from Rotherham same as my dad

[@whatwhale5888]

Im getting really tired of everyone declaring with holy authority which album is the best or worst. It's all so fucking objective, let's just agree that they're an amazing band, even if they can't please everyone with every album.

[@tanveeyusuf5394]

Someone finally said it. Thank you!

[@matthewjoyce3280]

Frs

[@jezusmylord]

Its not, the first two album defined who they are, they took the brit rock genre and made it theirown, With every newer album they tried to branch out, to get more people into arctic monkeys and with AM it worked, i dont say there not good moments on the later albums but it wasnt the shit everyone was after. later albums wasnt load and reload of metallica level of shift, where it was a complete diff genre and vibe but still really good music. the newest album is just really meh, its like a junkie music that plays in the back man.

[@paddymc760]

They set such a high benchmark with their first 2 albums and their 2007 live set at glastonbury that ever since expectations have been sky high and they were never quite able to hit that level since, thats why they come under so much scrutiny for there latest projects

[@stubadub2k]

subjective

[@Char10tti3]

I’m from the UK so it’s surprising to hear they only got big during AM. Their first album was always talked about and I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor is a a classic. Love early 2000s alt rock :)

[@OlgaSmithSaysStuff]

The U.S. had some serious issues in Arctic Monkeys' early years, I can attest as an American. I think that blocked our ability to appreciate great music for a time.

[@isabellauribe7520]

SOMEBODY gotta talk about The Last Shadow Puppets...

[@thespecialone5812]

Yes yes yes

[@elementalcorder4973]

no

[@emptycinema]

Yes, I love them more than Artic monkeys

[@simonp6960]

@@emptycinema wait what

[@imlostinursound554]

YES PLEASE!!

[@TheJonnie44]

Tranquility Base is a masterpiece in my opinion. Insanely catchy melodies, and the bass on the songs is insane. I've listened to it 40 times through now, and I couldn't be more happy.

[@evanrachwalski6721]

TheJonnie44 absolutely. Me too man.

[@mihir7390]

TheJonnie44 I tots agree

[@Udontkno7]

Right? It's great.

[@iliyansharif816]

Can't agree more

[@Carrejae35]

Agree, it’s definetly a grower though!

[@JimmyChampane]

I found this channel because I was like "What ever happened to MGMT?" and I've been hooked ever since. I love what you're doing man. Keep it up.

[@Middle8]

Jimmy Champane thanks man, will do

[@HJules-cw6fb]

For sure. Really cool

[@christhepotato]

Same here! like my 5th video in a row i watched

[@elvisa.presley9652]

MGMT 😪 are one of the greatest

[@omeraamirshah6]

+Arctic Monkey whoes MGMT?!! can you name something of theres worth checkin out!?!?

[@travisoliver2288]

I didn't find them til Tranquility Base, so listening to the old stuff has been a reverse journey for me, and it's absolutely amazing.

[@roach7273]

Garfield Gave Me His Lasagna same lol

[@doro69]

I don’t get this obsession of some fans to control where the artist goes...

[@funkiebutch9690]

I know I'm a year late but YT just recommended me this vid. Back to what you just said, it's not obsession, it's what makes fans fall in love with the band. I was arctic monkeys' fans, I used to listen to them all the time but when AM came out, I was like who the fuck is this? It's a complete turn off. And I bet arctic monkeys are gonna be mainstream band from that day.

[@eduardomendez7340]

@@funkiebutch9690 I know I’m 9 months late but I didn’t think that AM was that bad. I loved their older albums but I still thought of AM as being them. Mostly because you can’t stay the same forever and expect others to stay the same as well

[@lynxzen7435]

@@funkiebutch9690 its good that they change their style every album and not stay the same every single year imo

[@oto946]

You used to get it in your fishnets but now you only get it in your night dress

[@angstygolfdad9087]

Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness

[@gavinmcginnis2177]

Landed in a very common crisis

[@charlierowell1395]

Everything’s order in a blackhole

[@icemonkefordwick572]

Remember when you used to be a rascal

[@victoriagaron8461]

@@icemonkefordwick572 oh the boys a slag

[@WolfataDoor]

I actually think AM is solid, but man FWN and their debut are their peak IMO.

[@Middle8]

Wolfatadoor musically I think so. I hardly listen to Humbug and SIAS anymore

[@WolfataDoor]

Middle 8 right. I get that they can’t uphold that fierce garage rock sound and would probably get tired of it. By the way, I’m praying you do an episode on Iceage.

[@ryanwilliams4223]

AM is brilliant,I cant believe people hate it

[@rorywhelan_]

Middle 8 Humbug is their best and it’s so underrated

[@dankdark974]

For sure, Floure. Adol. was amazing.

[@christopherchuauhang4829]

Am I the only one who think “Suck it and See” is one of the best Indie rock albums?

[@deeznutsonyourchin6878]

100% agree

[@lilyfoster9072]

Christopher Chuauhang for sure it was so underrated

[@galaxyride4944]

Love it 2

[@mayaral8637]

nope, I agree with you. I've listened to them since I was 14 and suck it and see is my favourite.

[@sagakun06]

definitely underrated, everytime love is a laserquest plays it just hits me.

[@greasybutthole2787]

Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino is perfect from start to finish

[@carlyb7870]

Greasy Butthole it’s so interesting!! The music isn’t my favorite but I LOVE the artistic take on their music. The lyrics still have that classic Alex Turner sound, and it’s so fun to see them turn from deep English culture into more American. I love how random the lyrics are like “cheeseburger” in SSLF, but the whole album tells a story and it’s captivating. It’s a whole new side of them and I will stick by them regardless of what new sound they develop because I just adore them as artists

[@sebas288]

I know i'm answering 2 years later but, tbhc is my fav, but i don't like The World's First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip

[@drewbocop]

I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but yet another great video by an underrated channel.

[@Middle8]

Thanks!

[@santiagobauza4257]

YOU INCLUDED CHOO CHOO IN THE VIDEO. YOU KNOW WHAT'S UP.

[@lewis7951]

Big boy tune

[@grungecraic]

can i just say tho, personally i love when bands go off track and make music that doesn't sound exactly the same as their previous stuff it shows off their range and talent better. im super late to this video lmaoo but tbhc was so much fun to listen to for the first time, i was confused as fuck but it was so good 🥺

[@gokulvaradan8781]

That bass line behind Dr. Dre. Wow, I never realized just how much influence they took from rap beats

[@GayCringeComp]

Humbug is perfect man

[@rubencarva]

Tony Lorente yeah, definitively their second best album

[@MM-vs2et]

Humbug is the album they made for the headphones, not the stage speakers. It's the album they made that will sound good on studio, but no so much live, even though that may be the case, I still beg to differ

[@MM-vs2et]

nig baby I said even thought that may be the case, I still beg to differ, they sounded great. But on an interview in 2011, when talking about past albums, they said that after FWN, they wanted a break, and decided to try new sounds that would be easier to do live but not sound as good as in studio.

[@algernonselderflower7236]

It’s their best album

[@stefancompaneet7605]

I also think this. They never really reached that peak of perfection. I'm a music student and Humbug is definitely a masterpiece.

[@dontmessup63]

1) i got goosebumbs during those crossovers, and just the entrie video 2) you're not what i thought youd look like

[@poeticantics]

American here. I was first introduced to Arctic Monkeys around 2010-11 when I was in college (university). But my friend was already a big fan of theirs and she told me to start from their first album. I remember she asked me a few weeks later if I had listened to them yet and I was like oh no sorry I'm busy, haven't got around to it. So she send me "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" and said really quick just listen to this. That was all it took, I was hooked. Immediately I loved their first two albums. I didn't even get to Humbug for a while after because I was still so enamored with the first two and trying to learn every word. It would have been too much at once lol. Even though I couldn't relate to them being from the US, it felt to me like I was visiting a friend in the UK and they were showing me around to the non-tourist spots and giving me a real feel of the life there. I can definitely see where they tried to be like the UK version of The Strokes at first but imo they did it better. Then I finally listened to Humbug and then Suck It and See which had just come out at the time and this time it took a few listens to each to really get into them but I always appreciate when artists try something different. And same thing they then went on repeat til I learned all the words, I went to see them live 3 times (with the aforementioned friend each time). I've loved everything they put out since. I love how they reinvent themselves, the side projects, the Submarine EP, all of it. One of the truly great bands of this generation.

[@jimmyhilley6706]

Hell yea! When did you first see them live?

[@alexandriamann8075]

I have been a Monkeys fan for over a decade now and they have never disappointed. Each album is its own unique form of art. Tranquility Base leaves me speechless. Each song is so carefully and beautifully crafted. Favourite Worst Nightmare will always be my favorite though. True fans not just “AM” lovers will understand and appreciate that.

[@waldowagan7992]

Holy crap dude this is honestly one of the best arctic monkeys rundown videos on youtube. Your editing, pacing and overall sound and feel are just perfect man. Keep it up :)

[@Middle8]

Thanks a lot! Will do.

[@waldowagan7992]

Ill be looking forward to your thoughts on the new album :)

[@Nitpix]

Great video man, well done for getting the sponsorship hope you get more!

[@Middle8]

Thanks, it’s my only source of income since KZbin is still reviewing my channel for monetization. I make virtually nothing off these videos right now 🙃

[@JCDinomite]

Am I the only one who absolutely loves TBH&C ? Sure, their other albums are phenomenal, but there's something so suave, experimental, dangerous and mysterious about their new album. Oh, and poetic

[@PharmAcademy2018]

Definitely not alone Haley. Been a fan for years. TBHC has done something to me that the other albums have never done. Masterpiece.

[@kyle_hill_864]

I love that 'Fluorescent Adolescent' is playing in the background at the end

[@ligarrinzani6710]

Lmao at these edgy hipster calling AM the worst album. Shit like that doesn’t make you unique or stylish at all.

[@charliekp6534]

I don't think it's meant to be, literally everyone I know thinks it's their worst/ one of their worst. Nothing pretentious or hipster it's just very different.

[@Garrett1240]

AM is a shit album and that’s the mass opinion of their British audience.

[@fede018]

@@Garrett1240 because y'all butthurt is the one that broke them in America

[@Garrett1240]

@@fede018 I'm an American.

[@adeptdamage3669]

AM was boring as shit.

[@Middle8]

Tranquility Base has arrived, what are your feelings about the new album?

[@qazmko22]

WOW! Just another huge shift from the last album, this on is very synth and soft, it's music that would best be played whilst making out and spun on vinyl. Listen to it while laying back with the lighting low, it will put you in the right mood to take it in.

[@cu7821]

Middle 8 love it. for me right now, out of their six albums it's top 3

[@BumblingFool912]

Glad I'm not the only one who had that scene in mind, heha

[@guitar3421]

it's ok, it's fun at times and some times it's backround music. Produced nicely and with intriguing sounds but it didn't really push any envelopes. I'm glad they still make music tho.

[@euphoricdreamer6536]

Love it, a true masterpiece, the more I listen the more I love it.

[@ROBIN7682]

I’m from Sheffield, the first two albums are extremely relatable. They perfectly capture nights outs in Sheff and some of the places they sing about I live a few minuets from.

[@ekinimge]

These videos are amazing! The editing, the facts, the storytelling.... I just loved all of them

[@bleh1967]

In my opinion their older albums are a lot better

[@Middle8]

Quiet Blob agreed.

[@ligarrinzani6710]

Cool but you’re not special at all

[@muhammadirsyazman8389]

FWN

[@ihatekpeng]

100%

[@chrissantos5580]

Quiet Blob yeah maaaan I bet you heard them before anyone you're coolness is unmatched

[@johnnyraper3189]

Perhaps a video on the strokes?

[@whende2]

Johnny Raper defo

[@ThatGuy-kd3nw]

Or just Julian Casablancas in general

[@brandont930]

Johnny Raper I just wanted to be one of the strokes

[@DangerousMuteLunatic]

Coming in late but that Arctic Monkeys/Dre mashup was fire

[@chrischaboyer611]

I wasn't a fan of Tranquility at first, but in the years after it's release it's really grown on me and now I love it as an experimental masterpiece

[@GameScoreFanfare]

Suck it and See my least fave, Fave Worst Nightmare my fave. Editing on this was phenomenal, by the way! I hear you using those stems.

[@Middle8]

Game Score Fanfare FWN has to be my favourite too and thanks you know I did 👌

[@noahverstynen8091]

I have the same opinion but I’m thinking tranquillity might tip suck it and see for my least favorite. Not sure though because it just came out. Even on their worse albums they got song I like still at least

[@emanuel8410]

idk why so many people dont like suck it and see.

[@mae3409]

Exactly the same here! Favourite Worst Nightmare is the best album ever...! I will never get tired of this one.

[@ryanwilliams4223]

Suck it and see is beautiful,so simple but its catchy 60s guitar pop at its best,the new album reminds me of a weird B side album to Suck it and see

[@Middle8]

Thanks for watching! A lot of work went into this video so I'm very excited to share it with you all finally.

[@michaelchristie3957]

Middle 8 Well done you were spot on!

[@Jack-ke5qt]

Middle 8 Now you have to do Queens and Jack White!

[@partyman645]

Didn’t even get this video in the sub box ;(

[@FernandoDANTE]

Middle 8 pointless little jab at Jack White. Boarding House Reach is great.

[@omeraamirshah6]

dude loved your video!!! bro if you can be soo kind as to read my comments and reply to them as its really hard finding an AM fan that shares the same enthusiasm as me :D

[@jackiezulueta99]

As an American im shocked AM isnt more popular in the US. Theyre pretty known here but a lot of people don’t know who they are.. kinda crazy

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

"We are left with Imagine Dragons and Coldplay to represent alternative rock." LMAO. Great video, Middle 8! Super hyped to see what the guys do for the next record, loved AM and their debut, Favourite Worst Nightmare was and is their opus in my opinion. Though while I've grown out of the band, I'm hoping the new release will pull me back in. (please cover bands/artists like beach house, deafheaven, fleet foxes, the strokes, and mount eerie!)

[@Middle8]

That One Guy thanks! And I’ve held off on the new AM leak till I hear it on release. Might do one on Beach House soon, we’ll see!

[@GoCody]

I first heard them when they played Brianstorm during Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's fight back in the Writer's Strike.

[@beforetheburial5605]

Cody Hendrickson Oh shit Cody, didn’t expect you here! Love the Space Ghost vids man, keep on rockin’!

[@GoCody]

Mason Winters thanks dude!

[@profanusmusic]

i remember listening them in Brazil when their firs single came out on the internet! time flies, these boys still have it, they have grown up, so their music! they have evolved so well.

[@alanaobrien2614]

amazing editing on this video man! you really did your research and i found out more about one my favourite bands, thanks bro

[@benmercer4942]

I think that they didn't get US success because it was very British back when they first started so radios didn't understand it. Then they tried psych and stoner vibes its not popie enough for America, finally moving to Am they got all that right but in the meantime meant that i can't get a ticket anywhere ffs

[@DomHowardsFluoPants]

They've always been well known, at least in Europe. Their gig always sold out pretty fast (too fast for me liking), interesting to see that it happened much later in the US. Great vid mate

[@maureenalexis894]

I heard of them around the time AM came out (2013ish) and their songs from AM are the only ones to play on the radio in the US mostly, so it's interesting to hear that they're so popular in Europe.

[@BikingBeemer]

Woah. This was uploaded a year ago. I remember when and where I found this and watched it, and it's what drew me to this channel. I'm loving the content dude. Kepe it up. You're always going to be great.

[@kloudchildtv]

I came across them back in college with Crying Lightning. It was free on iTunes and it sounded so sick that’s all I had on repeat for long time and never looked into their other music until AM when I was told to listen to it

[@101gabed]

It’s only a matter of time before this channel explodes, and I can’t wait to see it happen. Also, you should really consider making a massive special on Radiohead. Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, The Strokes, and Wilco would also make some awesome videos.

[@att4139]

I second this! All the artists you mentioned. Though I'm not supremely familiar with Wilco, but I guess that's the point.

[@101gabed]

Rastafarian Targaryen I highly recommend checking out their “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” album. Absolute masterpiece. Imagine if Radiohead made a folk album.

[@att4139]

101gabed Holy shit. Sold. Thank you.

[@ericmalone1947]

101gabed Sufjan please please please!!!

[@sterlingarcher81]

Nice video, and I agree with what you're saying. Arctic Monkeys evolved and progressed their sound. I like that. It's not that I hated their earlier stuff, and I was following them when they released AM. But after hearing the AM album I became a real fan of the band. I respect bands who are willing to try new things and change their sound. This takes guts and songwriting ability. When it's a successful endeavour, you get an awesome album like AM. I still listen to this album in my car on a regular basis.

[@l_word4941]

Ur the guy who started it all.this video came up in my recommended section a year ago and after I watched it I became addicted to arctic monkeys. Thanks bro

[@everinam.combie9473]

i love and enjoy all of their songs! im excited for their next album.

[@coleperry2446]

Keep up the good work. Love hearing the backstories to the bands I love. Plus your delivery and story telling is just as impressive as the stories you tell

[@Middle8]

Cole Perry thanks a lot!

[@BarnyWaterg8]

My only problem with AM is that it came after 4 incredible and unique albums, with plenty of support from singles. If AM had been a first or second release, probably would’ve blown my mind.

[@blammmed]

i dont get ur point

[@NewGoldStandard]

another great video! this channel has an incredible amount of quality content. thank you very much.

[@FunnyLittleFrog]

Unpopular opinion: Suck It And See is prolly my fave. I love Black Treacle, Suck it and see, star spangled. I love the sound! Not too hard like FWN nor too soft like AM

[@Ivan-ig6ii]

Funny Little Frog true, man! SIAS is my favorite album!

[@ceetee110]

Suck it and See was very tough for me to get into, but once I finally did I fell in love with it. It reminda me of winter, for some reason. Definitely not my favorite, but come to think of it, it kinda just stands totally alone for me. Kinda like how Tranquility would if I didn't totally loathe it.

[@Raver-1601]

All of their albums are great. I usually have certain moods to listen to any of them tho. Humbug is best when you're high or drunk, Suck It and See is best if you're alone in a car or room and just want some easy listening, AM is best in a car ride with friends or in a party, Tranquility Base is best when you REALLY want to feel some goosebumps. But the first two albums, I'll listen to it any fucking time

[@LieLikesMusic]

I was glued to the screen the entire time! Great video as always. My least favorite would be Humbug. But that's a first impression take. My favorite is Suck It And See. Most likely because i've listened to that one the most.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Just Kids Yupp. I think we both had the idea in mind before talking about it since Arctic Monkeys new album is a HUGE event. No one wants to miss out on that release in our niche. Volksgeist also made a video about them 😅

[@jumalAnni]

Lie Likes Music LOL, my case/opinion is exactly the opposite!! 😂

[@lovepeaceabundance5625]

Lie Likes Music take notes

[@callumnewman5238]

Really??? 😵

[@rorywhelan_]

I think Humbug is their best, you need to listen to more of it, because you don’t think much of it at first, but then it hits you, and it’s amazing.

[@pianodore4639]

Wow great video about monkeys’ journey. I hope you will continue with TBHC album review and the journey that brings them to this album, thanks!

[@oleugh]

All your details and comparisons to different albums, songs and even genres are really interesting. Another amazing video :) love your content!

[@TheHeavyJetsBand]

Those mashups were brilliant mate, fantastic video

[@Dark_Jay7991]

This channel is amazing, no idea why only 35k are subscribed. Deserve much bigger numbers.

[@locomm19]

"we were left with imagine dragons and Coldplay to define alternative rock" shm

[@THEHOOPSHIPPIES88]

locomm19 Twenty One Pilots

[@birajjj]

This channel and the content it produces is a godsend.

[@mael1203]

Your work is fantastic ! Keep it up

[@dtinagliastudios]

Amazing!

[@Middle8]

Thanks!

[@oB19o]

such a great video man! the quality is... wow! keep doing it!!

[@Middle8]

Thank you!

[@johnsmith-ts4xm]

I love the history you show in these videos

[@mizzbelle97]

I honestly feel their entire body of work is a treat to listen to. They’ve been consistently amazing for over a decade.

[@peterrichards2042]

Probably your best selection of background records imho. Gizz, Tame Impala, Foals... ahh all of it. Great video as usual btw!

[@Middle8]

Peter Richards haha thanks!

[@collinmaria6506]

I absolutely love your videos ! You should make a video about the Black Keys

[@Middle8]

It’s coming

[@bananaana1_]

Wow I loved this video. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@strawberrycassette]

I love these videos, you tell these stories so well. Please keep it up man

[@TheAnimystro]

Holy Shit the tunes where you mixed AM with rap songs was fiyah

[@BobRobertAdams]

It's fine it just isn't my thing He can't write chip shop rock n roll anymore is what he's said in interviews And while he might be in a hotel on the moon I'm still in the chip shop

[@Isabella-hh4vq]

Woah

[@freyajones2166]

omg fancy seeing u here

[@Emmet_Moore]

That's why I haven't particularly like any of their albums since Humbug: they're okay - AM, good - but they aren't ridiculously British like before

[@timmyt4207]

Lmaooo same

[@chocolatefingerboard]

this is fair I do see this.

[@PLUMPYTHEWIZARD]

Great video! I’ve followed them for the past 12 years and there’s some facts I didn’t know!

[@TimLucasdesign]

So glad I found your channel. Subscribed. I've been binge watching all your videos. Arctic Monkey's are my favorite band!

[@jefferyjones8399]

They've been a staple of my music listening since the debut.

[@miae.g6129]

I discovered the band because of AM. Which is probably why it’s my fave album by them

[@mikecurry1098]

great video ty. haven't seen one this good in a long while. not in a million years...

[@once2ice743]

mate this video is amazing, the research put into it and its production are phenominal. if anyone can make a mashup of the four songs like middle 8 did that’d be fantastic

[@ColeSlaw270]

I'd love to see videos on Portugal. The Man and STRFKR

[@satanzbarz6111]

I can't wait for the new album

[@jakobbrown1913]

This channel is amazing! Ur gonna become huge..

[@MiraNemcik]

I know most of this stuff already but I'm watching the video anyway because I love the band so so much ♥ nice one, Middle 8

[@leiladejesus2059]

WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY I AM, THATS WHAT I'M NOT HIVE STAND UP✊🏾✊🏾

[@joeltravis9446]

I just don't get people who immediately say "they're older stuff was better." As if they're new stuff just sucks. Like Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino is fucking incredible, it's just completely different than anything before. Which is insanely impressive if you ask me. I love the space age vibe and the slowness at times. But hey, that's just me. I would love more stuff like Favourite Worst Nightmare, but as an American, AM was the first album I heard by them, and it's what I fell in love with. But I've grown to completely appreciate their earlier stuff even though it's made for a British audience. I just don't understand extremist fans, for anything really besides just bands, who hate everything except for the one album they love. Like how do you live life with no changes? Change is one of my favorite things and seeing a band evolve is awesome, because I'm along for the ride to see what's next.

[@jshdunisperfect1944]

@@themidwife1624 but like saying its the worst is also harsh. Its diffrent but many of the songs are bops. I fell in love with knee socks and i wanna be yours. Yes, there older stuff is also good but so is AM. BTW the first time I heard of them was actually in English class at school (I'm german) in our book was a text abouz how to become a singer and Arctic Monkeys was mentioned and even a song example came with the book. It was fluorecent adolecent (I hope I spelled that right) and I fell in love with them. I'm glad that they did put out AM. It made them big internationaly. I so often hear them in german trash tv. I'm always trying to first start with the new stuff and then go to the old, did that with P!atd, TØP and The Neightbourhood. And I always prefered the newer stuff beat wise but the older lyrical wise

[@kimmy4156]

Seen them live this summer. Enjoyed it a lot they’re great live ... almost died too ... was getting crushed by the crowd 😂🤷‍♀️

[@araknair9605]

Love your videos, keep it up

[@sainthunny]

Can ya do the 1975, I’m okay with them not the best but their lyrics are intriguing

[@ucube33]

Because of how their latest album turned out, i believe the next album (if they make one) to be very different again and hopefully puts rock back in the pop because of the long await from fans, although I also enjoy rock being more of a subculture.

[@Jazzy4522]

this gave me chills

[@mattc2756]

Great video guys!#