Dad Reacts to Arctic Monkeys - AM

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0:00 Intro
1:59 Do I Wanna Know?
5:22 R U Mine?
8:23 One for the Road
10:30 Arabella
13:41 I Want it All
15:44 No. 1 Party Anthem
17:50 Mad Sounds
20:33 Fireside
21:49 Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
24:09 Snap Out of It
25:40 Knee Socks
28:00 I Wanna Be Yours
Arctic Monkeys - AM
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AM is the fifth studio album by English rock band Arctic Monkeys. It was produced by James Ford and co-produced by Ross Orton at Sage & Sound Recording in Los Angeles and Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California, and released in September 2013 through Domino. The album was promoted by the singles "R U Mine?", "Do I Wanna Know?", "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?", "One for the Road", "Arabella", and "Snap Out of It". It features guest appearances by Josh Homme, Bill Ryder-Jones, and Pete Thomas.
Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres, including psychedelic rock, blues rock, hard rock, heavy metal, desert rock, R&B, and soul, AM notably marks Arctic Monkeys' first venture into hip hop. The band took a different approach to recording the album in comparison to their previous album, Suck It and See, with more emphasis into creating a "studio album" according to frontman Alex Turner. The band incorporated new instruments on the album, including the piano, organ, Hohner Guitaret, and vintage drum machine. Thematically, the album concerns frustration surrounding tainted romance, and loneliness.
Commercially, the album has become one of Arctic Monkeys' most successful albums to date, topping charts in several countries, and reaching top ten positions in many more. Topping the UK Albums Chart, it sold over 157,000 copies in its first week and also went on to be one of the UK's best-selling vinyl albums of the decade, selling 73,000 units. In addition, the album became the band's most successful in the United States, with the single "Do I Wanna Know?" being the first song by the band to enter the Billboard Hot 100 and the album topping four Billboard charts and being certified platinum in the US in 2017.
The album received critical acclaim, with critics praising its darker and groovier sound in comparison to the band's previous records. It featured in many year-end lists as one of the best albums of 2013, including the BBC who named it the best of 2013. At the 2014 BRIT Awards, Arctic Monkeys won British Album of the Year for AM. It was also nominated for the 2013 Mercury Prize and received a Best Rock Performance nomination for "Do I Wanna Know?" at the 57th Grammy Awards in 2015. NME hailed it the best album of the decade and, just a month after its release, ranked it 449 on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Rolling Stone ranked it 346 in their 2020 edition of their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

[@jamesbletas5005]

Best part was dad saying “rock and roll is not dead” and that’s essentially what Alex said when they won a Brit award for this album during his acceptance speech

[@xPandaaaah]

Exactly what I was thinking. Their new albums suggest otherwise, though.

[@kitkarts]

good catch, I'm sure they had to reimburse the mic lol

[@jens2049]

It was also satire lol

[@valtri28]

Nice catch, but 12:37 was probably my favourite part.

[@gamermagazin3116]

@@xPandaaaah Well they changed but there are a tons of other indie rock bands still. One of my favourite is Kaleo.

[@hattiewhite1010]

hearing “do i wanna know?” live was an experience that i will never forget.

[@k222tie]

omg you’re so lucky

[@samwalsh5133]

Rock en Seine, Paris, 2022. unreal.

[@Breengab]

Agreeed

[@yarasa4118]

Jealous

[@beelop818]

I agree!! i saw them at Primavera and their performance was 10/10 💯🔥

[@Alex-wm8bi]

'I Wanna Be Yours' is fantastic. It's actually originally a poem by John Cooper Clarke, a British punk poet. But the way Alex Turner brings it to life is phenomenal!

[@rangimarienightingale5472]

the lyrics of this one always stood out to me, makes so much sense its from a poem!!

[@toriathull]

I did not know that. Thanks!

[@GoodKingMort]

John Cooper Clarke is such a great personality.

[@DJChipsandGarlic]

actually wrote the poem in my partners valentines card when i was maybe 15 XD . also a fan of the arctic monkeys its also our song.

[@MrJakeasaur98]

I remember a while back the lyrics popped up as a question on The Chase asking which song it was used in, and I was like "OOH OOH I KNOW THAT ONE"

[@sophiefretter3313]

i love how the dad is like instantly into it and just having the best time ever

[@Kinobambino]

Right I love it

[@blingbling5167]

I tried recommending it to my dad, I didn't expect him to get too hooked up to it. Now we vibe with Arctic Monkeys together

[@JJSL905]

He didn’t really like it

[@gogopowerangers735]

of course he likes it, this is grandpa music *snores

[@RedDevil_Joe]

But you’ve gotta do the debut album too! They were a huge cultural explosion with that album in the U.K. when they broke on the scene in 2006, the biggest since Oasis in 1994 and no one has come close since 👍

[@lucho14garfield]

This. It's literally their best album, it's a landmark in britpop and music.

[@joelikesthings]

Easily their best album. I've been listening to Arctic Monkeys for over 10 years and only their debut has never left my playlists. Absolute classic. So much energy, it's such a fun listen.

[@kapr4s]

@Xavi Campoverde what-

[@joelikesthings]

@Xavi Campoverde nah, it's just their best album.

[@mickbanner]

The first album wasn't an album. It was a movement. A bit like "Up The Bracket" by Libertines but even more

[@alyssa7974]

The whole damn album is heaven on earth. Like damn.

[@alyssa7974]

Yk what the whole damn band is heaven on earth.

[@NUFCOfficial]

When this came out everyone went crazy for a good 6 months. Everyone wanted to listen to it and it was everywhere.

[@yamashita765]

nah its ass

[@unclesnakehips6810]

Alex Turner rightly gets a lot of the praise for being the writer of the songs, frontman and lead vocals on 99% and generally being Mr Cool but the rest of the band are outrageously good too, Matt Helders is an absolute beast on the drums and backing vocals, Nick and Jamie too, seriously they sound even better live than on their records.

[@L0bo0z]

I don't remember if the guitarrist is Nick or Jamie, but the guitar is always the worst part of the arctic monkeys, obviously there are great guitars in the albums, but the guitarrist is 2 levels below anyone music-wise, you have to just see that Alex is the one who plays solos and in TBHAC the hired a 3rd guitarrist to play the complex guitars, like the solo on 4 stars out of 5. I'm not saying that he is bad, but he's very mediocre compared to his bandmates

[@sketcheadiscoming]

@@L0bo0z Jamie can play tho. because he done so many solo guitar songs in the Humbug Era.

[@Kinobambino]

Tranquility base at kings theater live performance is 🔥

[@accioashlyn]

jamie is not that good a guitarist

[@NOThanslopez]

@@accioashlynhe’s been more consistent lately though, i remember he would always mess up in their earlier shows but now he like actually plays his parts correctly recently. :,)

[@sightseer1027]

Every song in AM could be a single tbh. It's a masterpiece.

[@drywend]

Bueno, no estoy muy de acuerdo con eso pero respeto tus opiniones :)

[@Mateoeo0201]

Some of them are not parte of my favorite Like "I want it all" or "One for the road"

[@octopusdumplings5954]

I agree

[@e3lemon824]

give one for the road a good listen, probably my favorite off the album@@Mateoeo0201

[@harrymorrison9433]

@@drywend¿Por qué no? En mi opinión es un álbum increíble. No hay un sola canción mal.

[@michealc9859]

"Do I wanna Know" has been used in so many car commercials at this point its no surprise Kevin recognized the riff.

[@sim7477]

*BMW starts* *riff starts playing* *car drifting off in the city* *Alex Turner's voice intensifying*

[@namelessninjon]

Imma go and buy a Ford Pickup🥵

[@mikeyd007]

They also play it at hockey games

[@librarygary1618]

As soon as that song starts playing I don't know how someone doesn't immediately picture a ram commerical

[@Burnt_Water]

Pickup truck intensifies

[@TheAnglan]

Just so you guys know I Wanna Be Yours was actually originally a poem by John Cooper Clarke that is studied in schools in the UK. He has performed the poem version live with the Arctic Monkeys before.

[@Ads_Snaps]

Holy shit I studied it in Year 9, I was wondering why my teacher randomly pulled out an Arctic Monkeys song 😂

[@lucianaqueijeiro3167]

omg i've been a fan for ages and i didn't know that esfsjhbeshf

[@ericlayton8888]

The Monkeys went to see JCC perform when they were starting out and told him they were in a band but wanted to change the name. He asked them what they were called and when they told him he said they should stick with it so they did

[@tjc.aviation7595]

He lives in my town ahaha! I see him quite often....

[@lev147]

That is true, the first verse is word for word, after that, Alex wrote the rest which became the song. When introduced JCC asked what the name of the band was and they were not sure it sounded right and we looking at changing it, JCC said it sounded great, so they kept it.

[@jtmassey1990]

I'm from the same town as Arctic Monkeys, and I love seeing others discover them properly for the first time - so PLEASE introduce your dad to their debut 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'. It is all anyone in England listened to that year. It was perfect.

[@heyyitsemily4338]

Ayyy Sheffield gang!

[@chrisclarke6304]

0114!

[@euanjones7117]

Big up sheff!

[@rosswilliams5455]

WITH A GREASY CHIP BUTTTYYYYY!!!! I agree, They HAVE to listen to Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. The dads mind will be BLOWN

[@fisheatsyourhead]

It's one of the best debuts in modern music

[@callumcruickshank5236]

I know everyone goes to R U Mine, Do I wanna know and Why'd you only call me when you're high as the best tunes...…..and they are brilliant, but Number 1 Party anthem and I wanna be yours are actually masterpieces man. There's so much emotion in those tunes.

[@alex.turner.]

Knee socks and arabella r rlly good too imo

[@kesk200]

Yeah. And fireside too

[@zosiaszturmowicz6316]

agreed and knee socks is like my fav song from this album rn

[@Gingerfish120]

Snap out of it makes me feel things 😩

[@manni5059]

@@Gingerfish120first person ive seen share the mutual appreciation for that song

[@lovelyy6491]

Arctic Monkeys is really for those who can appreciate both popular and alternative music. i don't get the hate this album gets, it's super fun and it has soul, it's catchy and many different people can enjoy, and that takes real talent to be able to connect so wildly like that

[@JustAJauneArc]

I think the reason people give this album hate is because this album is the most popular one, but isn't quite representative of the rest of their discography. Prior to this their music is more punk, less pop, and more rawness and less polish. It's definitely their most cleanly presented and shiny work, but I think it stings the fans a bit to know that the album everyone knows their favorite band from happens to be one the most divorced from their body of work. It's why Radiohead fans get upset about the album Pablo Honey. Creep's still a banger song, but if a Radiohead fan hears you say Pablo Honey is your favorite their eyes will roll so hard you'd be worried they might pull something.

[@uhhh___tyler]

@@JustAJauneArc explained well! love Arctic Monkeys, and this album is great. but i start on R U Mine instead of DIWK? Overplayed big time.

[@cjscala87]

Who hates this album? It’s critically acclaimed and their best selling album

[@uhhh___tyler]

@@cjscala87 that’s why a lot of people dislike it. It sold the most but it’s not what encapsulates their sound. Especially for long time fans

[@xertiasstrat8957]

@@JustAJauneArc actually best am album might still be the first one but Second one is great too AM of course hope last one too not a fan of sias, and tbhc but it s ok radiohead best album might still be in rainbows

[@waynewilson1068]

The “me and your mom making love” editing was so slick some people might not have even gotten that 😂😂😂 Great vid as always guys. I suggested AM on the last Arctic Monkeys video; you love to see it! Edit: Knee Socks is an absolute bop

[@jamesell3857]

Was looking for this comment, wtf was that edit 😅

[@judebarry7065]

timestamp?

[@emilym9390]

@@judebarry7065 12:37 I read this comment as he said it 😭😭

[@ginge1657]

watching people be excited over music, especially a band i have loved for years, honestly makes me so happy

[@_frenchexit]

same

[@salomekooijman1200]

SAMEEEE it makes me so happy

[@janveraart307]

Fireside - One of the most criminally underrated songs I know

[@rhpinkpop96]

THIS 🙌

[@sortaklnda]

no fr it's one of my favs off the album

[@kriswai9943]

literally!!

[@lovefrallor]

YES!!!! its so lyrically beautiful

[@SerenityChaos1975]

don't be that "criminally underrated" person, that comment is so annoying

[@starheartskull15]

Being 16-17 going through the tumblr era when this album came out was such a special time

[@ThePaynes2022]

100% the same for me, being that age in college listening to this with your mates in the summer time, amazing.

[@hugovaldes1]

peak of humanity

[@willjackson6522]

@@ThePaynes2022imagine summers at Sheffield uni when these albums were coming out 😂 would have been insane

[@antoromero95]

I honestly think that Kevin would absolutely love Humbug. Hope you guys do the whole discography, AM is one of the best bands of our generation.

[@muzzap21]

Yes. Me too.

[@guilhermecouto7761]

100%

[@nicolassalinas7227]

I really need to see him reacting to this record

[@T--------]

Humbug is so great, crying lightning, cornerstone and secret door are all some of their best

[@ines2087]

Clearly he's gonna have an eargasm when listening to humbug Also I think that listening to both of last shadow puppets' albums would be a great idea

[@atauysal_]

“They know how to close an album.” I totally agree with that statement. That is an absolute fact about the Monkeys that i think a bit overlooked. Like straight every album they finish it so perfectly. But my favorite is by far the Humbug’s closing song The Jeweller’s Hands. Just go and listen. No words needed. I feel like they are not closing an album but closing my whole life. •edit• now we have a exception..

[@jamiethomas7356]

505, A certain Romance, That’s where your wrong. Closing tracks on every album are perfect

[@lechusa2128]

The jewelers hands is by far their most underrated song. It’s my favorite from them atm

[@Chikolad]

The exception for me is The Ultracheese. While it does fit very well as a closer, it's also in my opinion the weakest track in TBHC

[@landshut181]

Perfect Sense didn't feel like a closer :(

[@shanesolar3924]

Best closing of any of their albums 100% correct

[@omaraltirkawi8663]

13:00 I love that he mentions the War Pigs similarity to the Arabella riff cause that's actually a pretty direct reference by the band. When they play this live, a lot of the times they'll transition the riff into the War Pigs one for a quick breakdown right before the solo, it's dope.

[@herculet]

yes or even in the end (same riff)

[@s1l3nttt]

yep, facts

[@trottyt99]

Came looking through comments for this

[@momon4266]

AM sounds familiar because they sounds like black Sabbath, not the voice though

[@joshesveld6554]

I don't understand how some arctic monkeys fans hate this album. I personally love all their projects, from their 'Debut' to 'Tranquillity base hotel & Casino'. I understand its different from their first 4 albums but its still so good (just a different sound). Can't wait to listen to 'The Car'.

[@the.source0]

i mean i can understand why they don't like this one that much, this is where they drastically changed their sound. i'm aware that all of their albums sound different and that's a reason why i like this band that much, but this change was really really agressive to me at least. i liked this album when it came out, and still listen to it, but it's probably my least favorite from them

[@ThePereubu1710]

Because, mostly, we want more of what we like. early AM fans got used to their raw, rough sound and this came across as over-produced and far more "mainstream". That's my 2 cents.

[@Daniel-pq8rn]

The only albums of theirs that I REALLY like are TBH&C and humbug.

[@Klarae444]

To Josh : it’s very simple. Arctic Monkeys were bringing the promess of a new brilliant wave of punk rock era but unfortunately they turned off to make boring pop rock music. That’s why this album was a huge shock and deception for many of us.

[@maggiebeltaa5421]

Cannot wait to hear their new album either! I love the fact that they change up their vibe on every album. It's been so fun seeing them progress and evolve over the years! Really love their new song they just dropped. I played it for my boyfriend and the first thing he said is "This is great cruising music!" And I was like "What are the odds? The new album's called car!" So.. the vibe is totally felt! Alex turner is one of the greatest musicians of our time and AM- the best band. You cannot convince me otherwise. Take care!

[@georgehill1578]

Gotta be the debut album next guys, its a key part of UK culture!! Can't wait

[@joelikesthings]

Sounds like they won't be doing their debut album sadly

[@JM-wh1lv]

@@joelikesthings why does it sound like they won't be doin it?

[@joelikesthings]

@@JM-wh1lv he said in the video that he'd show him "FWM, AM and TBH" before the new album. Not sure why but it's what he said. Sounded reasonably concrete but idk.

[@5am819]

Humbug crazy too

[@Magnustopheles]

If I'm not mistaken, they will be doing the debut album, but they'll be doing it last.

[@rrayllum]

one of, if not THE best album of the 2010s. literally no skips. every song is fucking brilliant from start to end. the drums during r u mine? must also be one of the best in our generation like oh my god

[@Shoshana01]

The drums in r u mine are actually insane. Matt is a beast on drums for sure

[@yamashita765]

nah, its ass

[@sandenson]

This isn't even the best AM album of that decade

[@soude85]

@@sandenson It’s the sexiest album!

[@sandenson]

@@soude85 I don't really listen to sexy music but there's no way that there weren't a bunch of R&B or neo-soul records sexier than AM in the 2010s

[@samhawkes5295]

I know it might not get the views this or the new album will do, but AM's first album is really, really important to a lot of British people. It was raw, working class and refreshing. Hope you do it!

[@samhawkes5295]

I also think you'd find some of the lyricism intriguing!

[@CritikalJari]

R U Mine is one of my favourite songs of all time, the unconventional vocal flow, the lyrics, the drummer letting lose, the guitar riffs. Absolutely perfect

[@MrLolx2u]

"Do I Wanna Know?" was actually the song that brought them to new height and fame. AM themselves had always been a sole British grunge band and like the Queen, early on in their career, their presence in the US was relatively muted but when "Do I Wanna Know?" debutted, it suddenly gained alot of traction and it even, for the first time in their entire career, broke into the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at 70. Despite being a mere 70, it was even nominated as the best rock performance during the 2015 Grammy Awards. It was even ranked 3rd as the "Most iconic guitar riff of all time" by Guitar World in 2019. It's the song that made them what they are today.

[@babypipess7227]

i thought why’d you only call me when your high was the biggest one? it blew up on tumblr

[@MrLolx2u]

@@babypipess7227 It wasn't. "Do I Wanna Know?" was what broke the mould for them and changed how people perceived them. "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High" wasn't even on Billboards Top 100 and it's on the UK Charts at 72 I think whereas "Do I Wanna Know?" and "R U Mine?" both outperformed the song you mentioned as "R U Mine?" also got up to the 20+ on the UK Charts like "Do I Wanna Know?". Also, "R U Mine?" was certified platinum and became the best-selling song for them. Yea the song you mentioned blew up on tiktok and tumblr but that doesn't mean that it's their ultimate "big one". The other two outshone it 3x over.

[@nicholswiftly15]

Love that truck commercial that I heard before I knew who they were as a band

[@92RedRevolver]

"a sole British grunge band" I don't think so.

[@garymufc10]

Did you just call them grunge? 🤣

[@diiivvyyy]

Can we just appreciate how amazing of a writer Alex Turner is? Do I Wanna Know and R U Mine are so INCREDIBLY written. The way he finishes a line with half a word and starts the next time with the other half. He can literally do whatever he wants. I also never really appreciated how insane the drums are on R U Mine until now. WILD. ps: ily guys 👏🏻

[@JoeMB96]

The appreciation for Arctic Monkeys all the way from America being from Sheffield growing up in the same area Arctic Monkeys grew up, going to the same school as Alex Turner and others.. it’s heart warming to see two people who clearly know about music talk about Arctic Monkeys literally warms my heart in so many different ways! Absolutely brilliant video.

[@d-pap6525]

Arabella is one of my all time favorite songs. I'm so glad you guys did this album

[@jewishjakefromstatefarm]

Im still shook some people dont see the similarities to War Pigs by Black Sabbath!!

[@hayet.b]

me too !!

[@stilesstilinski9640]

RIGHT@@jewishjakefromstatefarm

[@adayagonzalez9732]

same I love playing it on rock band

[@pinoytrash]

I'm excited for the reaction to "Tranquility Base" because it is most definitely the type of album where it gets better the more times you listen to. The drastic change in genre was wild but it works very well

[@greenricky4782]

For sure. Can't wait for the reaction.

[@xxsagaxx]

TBHC Is savage am waiting

[@loubaxo9339]

1st time listening: I get it, but I don't think is that cool 2nd time listening: Ok, there's more cool songs that I remembered 3rd time listening: I JUST WANTED TO BE ONE OF THE STROKES

[@ultracheesed]

agreeeedddd

[@congress-tart]

It’s just a poor Bowie impression to my ear 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@natadunn]

This album introduced me to the band so it will always hold a special place in my heart. Listening to it years later and it STILL HITS. Great reaction, guys!

[@JamesMcManusMrJamesMcManus]

Literally the first video I've watched of yours. Amazing to see a dad and his son enjoying music together. Love that you're helping him discover new music, it's an album I love and to watch you two enjoy it like many others have is incredible to see.

[@miamivicemami]

this is an album you can listen, no skips. I remember listening to this in hs, I had been following them for about a year and was obsessed when they dropped this. And it holds up well over 6 years later

[@puzzlr7674]

Almost 10 years later 😂

[@miamivicemami]

@@puzzlr7674 embarrassing 😅

[@syncops834]

I Want It All is a bit of a skip but the album is still a masterpiece

[@egeozel1996]

I embarrassingly gotta admit that I sometimes skip no. 1 party anthem, it just never clicked for me, haha!

[@syncops834]

@@egeozel1996 Not even the bridge🥲?

[@seanypark505]

Once you get through all the Arctic Monkeys albums you gotta show your dad Alex Turner's other project, The Last Shadow Puppets! The "Everything You've Come To Expect" LP is sooooo epic.

[@lapvona]

yes i love it so much

[@BigSmokePapi]

For real one of my favorite albums!!!!

[@NissanSkyline901]

The soundtrack he did for the movie 'Submarine" is also really good.

[@melissabalcinovic4520]

100%

[@sophie82119]

THIS!!

[@ianusher6780]

Hilarious that your dad mentioned the similarities with War Pigs during Arabella. I saw them in 2013 at Madison Square Garden, touring this album and they actually melded that part of War Pigs into the live performance

[@_Yeesh]

They often do that

[@threeflip2244]

Masterpiece is one of those words that gets thrown around way too often, but here for AM, I feel it deserves that title. This really is a modern rock masterpiece.

[@aleeh2109]

This is definitely an album that gives you an entire body with no skips.. it’s commercially appealing but without losing his rock credibility. Definitely an amazing project

[@ceeb830]

“Do I wanna know” riff always has me expecting a man with a smooth voice to talk about the Ford F-150

[@benfelps]

I’ve seen that TikTok

[@juvecro]

Alex Turner actually incorporated War pigs riff into a break before the solo in some of their live show. There's couple of videos on youtube, AND IT'S AMAZING.

[@coolguy4217]

We went to go watch them at vegas. Life is beautiful festival

[@homeiswhereukeepurdealdoe]

"it's like me and mom, making lOVE THIS SONG" what a gem of a puppy

[@mriaanaa]

literally

[@deblinadeysarkar1729]

12:34 kevin is the funniest and the abrupt cut absolutely got me I can't stop laughing

[@noelmcgovern8995]

His son was like "hell no I can't let the audience hear that" 🤣

[@yeahh267]

i just paused it right there to laugh lol

[@ItsNessaTho]

Lmao I just commented on that before reading this but that was absolutely hilarious 😂💀

[@jens2049]

Yeah that caught me off guard too rofl

[@nitinpandita2260]

What he probably thought was ‘Do I wanna know?’

[@caramolloy2749]

Dudes, I’m in Ireland I’ve had the worst day and you guys are just a Ray of sunshine mixed with an encyclopaedic knowledge of good music. So so much love. Been having a bad day with my mental health with my multiple sclerosis and you two are just making it that bit easier. You guys rock ❤️

[@kay9672]

Stay strong Cara! Much love

[@stephenoregan7367]

ireland gang i am from cork

[@caramolloy2749]

@@kay9672 thank you so much x

[@eoinoconnell5261]

I’m in Ireland too bro bleak times but you’ll see brighter days

[@Dat_Ruski]

Seeing you both jam out, and talking about each song, really appreciating lyrics and instruments, made me feel like I was listening to the album for the first time again!

[@HopeT174_]

Arctic Monkeys are my favourite band. The way they capture the British culture so incredibly in the first few albums, to their beautiful smooth romanticised rock on AM, to the 70s vibes from Tranquility Base, which is without a doubt my favourite album of all time. An absolute stellar band who take a risk and absolutely hit it out the park👌🏻🤩

[@AusSpurs]

8:24 ‘rock and roll is not dead’ - no it will hide away from time to time, but it will never die

[@phaze3247]

The bad thing about turningthetables is that their video ends.

[@showpig5457]

This makes me so happy to watch someone listen to this album for the first time and feel the joy I felt. The best part is the Album never gets stale, so good front to back.

[@motsekra]

Been watching you guys for a year now and I gotta say, Connor you have definitely become much more expressive. Especially in the way you present yourself, and I'm all for it! Keep it up, love to videos!

[@sk4841]

this is the only album where i like all the songs, i didn't know that was possible. this album holds a very special place in my heart. each song has no difference in quality, its an album wich people in any taste of music can enjoy. no matter when i listen to it, whether it be 5 years ago or one week ago, it ignites so many feelings, so nostalgic yet ahead of its time. thank you arctic monkeys

[@DannyNoLove17]

out of curiosity, which track do you not like from FWN?

[@alxcng4529]

After this record you must listen The Last Shadow Puppets' "Everything you've come to expect". I think is the turning point in the evolution from this, more commercial oriented persona, Alex Turner, to the crooner that is nowadays. Hope you'll do it guys!

[@gamesmaster1060]

Oooh look at you Mr smart

[@katvelyte]

yes omg its such a stand-out and feels quite personal

[@ninopiamonte2]

YES 100%

[@StephanieGravalese]

Yes! I want see Kevin’s reaction to Miracle Aligner…

[@josephcallaghan5155]

even the submarine album is a banger

[@hunterchalupiak8342]

ive been having a rough go recently and i just wanted to tell you that your videos help me a lot it was a joy watching you guys react to one of my favorite albums of all time

[@canelille]

It’s so funny that your dad mentioned how a crowd would sing along with the riffs because they’re so catchy! That’s exactly what it’s like being in the crowd when they’re live lol it was such an incredible feeling to be a part of that when I saw them a few weeks ago

[@horodnychenkosasha3048]

So, I'm from Ukraine and discovered your channel since the war has started and i got to say that's the most comforting thing for me during this time. Being in touch with all the music i love and have this back to normal love is ❤️ Your expertise is huge, your relationship is awesome 💕 sending lots of love to you guys!

[@alexandersavichev4581]

Музыка зачастую помогает преодолеть сложные времена… Держитесь❤️

[@szariq02]

Rozjebcie tych orków! B) B)

[@kvitka732]

@@szariq02 Даємо жару тим тваринам! Дякуємо вам за підтримку, друзі ❤️

[@natevega6894]

As a man I can comfortably say arctic monkeys just ooze cool and sexy. Dope vibe

[@dwayneroshambo]

Just bought the Patreon, I love seeing someone else experience my favorite band and one of my favorite albums for the first time. Priceless

[@Duncstorm]

As a person who grew up listening to Arctic Monkeys music it's great to see someone's fresh take and first impressions of them, love this channel

[@mattforsythe9389]

I've listened to these songs hundreds of times, but listening to them once with you all breathes fresh air into the music. Thank you guys for what you do ✌️

[@cmncln]

mad sounds absolutely deserves all the love, a sweet lullaby that just cradles you with its soft rhythm

[@anamartin5136]

This is definitely one of my favorite videos on your channel. Absolute masterpiece of an album, this one

[@ericpascual10]

Great to hear when your dad says "rock & roll is not dead" after listening to the second track, which is exactly what Alex said after receiving the 'best record' award, and then he dropped the mic - LEGEND🤣

[@jamiefarrelly7690]

Hey ! I've always considered myself a music nerd and I love obsessing over musical intricacies, and I just came across your channel with this video. Your chemistry is absolutely brilliant and its great just seeing 2 people enjoy music ! You've earned a new fan :)

[@turningthetables]

thanks jamie :)

[@Deluxe_Banjos]

The instrumentals on Knee socks is crazy underrated. Also Alex Turner was in the band The Last Shadow Puppets which he experiment his voice on their songs and it worked perfectly

[@bosnixbro2530]

glad to know that you will be recording more of arctic monkeys reactions, cant wait to watch :D

[@georgewba6245]

Might be an unpopular opinion but I have to say this is definitely my favourite monkeys album. Every single song is amazing

[@mattjackson4177]

Whatever ppl say>

[@ana_ray]

Agreed

[@nathonso_edits]

Don't think that's an unpopular opinion at all, I'd say that technically AM is perfect, but the nostalgia of their first album might just peak it for me

[@felixahelixa3233]

Definitely not an unpopular opinion lol

[@herculet]

you know it's not an unpopular opinion when it's the most mainstream album

[@hotstankygarbage788]

Gotta do Queens Of The Stone Age! Josh Hommes influences on this band are undeniable (especially since they're good friends and he worked with them on AM and Humbug.)

[@troybradford3058]

Man, I loved this video, just made me fall back in love with an album I most definitely burnt myself out on, what a brilliant video, loved it... Rock n Roll is not dead!!!

[@steph.hernandez]

Seen them in concert in buffalo, when I was a senior in highschool and it’s one of my most memorable concerts ever, he sounds exactly the same live. It was so unreal incredible talented band ! Hope they never stop making music !

[@mickbanner]

Albums that I'd love to see: The Libertines - Up The Bracket Bloc Party - Silent Alarm Coldplay - Rush of Blood to the Head The Maccabees - Given to the Wild The Hives - Veni Vidi Vicious

[@matthewbyrne6344]

silent alarm is such a shout

[@lolonny777]

people who dislike this album simply because its their most popular... YOUR LOSS, we still rocking to this whole album to this day

[@bright9187]

It's more that the earlier albums don't get the credit. This album doesn't have their early British India charm. Don't get me wrong is a good album. But you'll find Americans love this album but the British love the first 2.

[@Cxllum87]

Been waiting for you to do this album, this is going to be amazing!!

[@kyle7447]

Been awhile since I've come back to this album. Glad you played it 👏

[@chrisrosas6383]

Going to an arctic monkeys concert in a few days. Can’t wait. This video came out at the perfect time. Please do more their albums! Loving the reviews!❤️

[@Niall16lennoN]

Do The Last Shadow Puppets next - either album. I’m sure your dad would appreciate the grittiness of Arctic Monkeys with Miles Kane’s voice thrown in and heavy Scott Walker influences. Oh and strings.

[@Jspadoto]

especially Standing Next to Me

[@ITPFS]

I remember when that album came out I thought I was a sick cunt wearing suit trousers and copying their style for the vid, sniffing Molly in the bathroom of a friend's band practice. Stupid kid.

[@milknh0n3y]

YESSS

[@JasonsCrimeWave]

Every single album they’ve put out in there own respective way have been amazing and I’m excited for there new one October 21st. There single release “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball” from there new album “The Car” is sooo good 🥹 been a fan easily since 08’ and still my all time favourite band 🫡

[@relientkenny]

i discovered arctic monkeys in 2011 and this 2013 was my first “new release” by them and i instantly this album would someday be received as a classic

[@JoseEduardo-fn1ni]

13:00 They have stitched together the riffs from Arabella and war pigs in a few live performances just before the guitar solo, and it sounds fucking amazing.

[@chiaracasados6306]

i’m seeing them live tomorrow at the life is beautiful festival and i’ve never been more excited, they’re incredible

[@cindyolivier6639]

I love that you both flow so beautifully with the music

[@jaff5548]

This is my favourite album, you’re old man made me appreciate it so much more 😂 love!

[@gothgirlgrace]

Representing the UK! I love it. This is one of those records where you just don’t skip a track. Every song is so meticulously arranged in a way to create this masterpiece. It definitely helped formulate my adolescence and I’m always nostalgic whenever I play the tunes.

[@eoinofaherty]

So very wholesome seeing you guys match up on the drums at 3:00

[@aaliyahrayaz]

this was one of the most wholesome videos I've watched in a very long time on here. the AM album was the one that sold Arctic Monkeys as a whole to me. The first time listening to it, in one setting, is a feeling I wish I could feel a million times over. Love that there's so much appreciation for not only the lyrics but the overall tune of each track that was played. Love your dad man :)

[@trondam]

I love listening to records with you guys. Thanks for another great time 😎🎷🎸🎶🎺

[@el_museo.mp4]

this one changed my whole life, the memories of that time are pivotal to my life story, but I love the album not only for that, its incredible! so smooth, dancy, sensual and also soft.

[@hexo_8965]

saw them live around a month ago and yeah this album goes SOO hard live its insane, This and their debut. defo a must see!

[@hexo_8965]

i bet you look good on the dancefloor still is their best live imo. the whole crowd goes insane at the drop

[@reesewilkerson529]

Where did you see them? I also saw them and it was indeed insaane, his vocals peaked

[@hexo_8965]

@@reesewilkerson529 pukkelpop belgium!

[@katvelyte]

I'm seeing them in January, did they play some songs from all the albums?

[@hexo_8965]

@@katvelyte yeah if they dont change the setlist. They played everything. Mostly AM and debut+Fav worst nightmare tho.

[@zeppacdc23]

I've followed the Arctic Monkeys from the beginning. I introduced them to tons of my friend. It's just been amazing following their progression. I think Alex Turner is a great poet. They are awesome live, I've had the pleasure of seeing them live 5 times. If you get the chance I definitely recommend.

[@Captain6008]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS BEEN LOOKING FORWARD FOR THIS

[@Tom_Coppola]

This is so freaking cool. What a great video, honestly. I understand the "sonic painting" you're trying to show Kevin, three big, immensely different sounds. But I really think Humbug is a must, the textures, the rawness of the instruments on the mix, Alex's vocals and lyrical prowess, the direction Josh Homme gave them for this album and their musical genius combined, make it in my opinion one of their biggest works yet. What the hell, just make the whole discography, please! 🥵

[@eddiequincy3053]

Great timing since The Car is coming out Oct. You guys should definitely do some beach house reacts

[@AB-fz1eg]

Bloom or Depression cherry would be nice

[@taylerwilson1682]

These are so fun because it helps me re-listen as if it's my first time again too!!

[@hanjnk]

I actually went to school with Alex and it’s phenomenal how much he’s changed

[@kevinfromttt]

Awesome :)

[@dhauz___7855]

I hope you're not the girl he was singing about in Bigger Boys And Stolen Sweethearts

[@hanjnk]

@@dhauz___7855 haha let’s hope not

[@NIC0LAS1251]

That’s crazy, can’t imagine seeing him in school and witnessing how much he’s changed since then

[@alex.turner.]

RU SERIOUS?

[@777dre.]

8:18 In 2013 when AM won brit award Alex said in the speech "that rock and roll seems like It's fading alway sometimes, but It will never dies"

[@andrewfergus94]

Whatever People Say I Am is so good, don’t rob your dad of it!!

[@harppppp]

I fell off this album for a while, maybe because I’m so into and used to hearing TBH&C and The Car now but your dad’s reaction just reminded me why I love it so much.

[@CBjarupS]

I'm in love with the singles for their upcoming album, they sound so matured.. Hoping to see a video on it after the album comes out later this month!

[@Caroner]

We NEEEED the debut album. Such an amazing one!

[@UnorthodoxIndividual]

This album is really overhated. Like I get it, it's their most popular and sounds the most... idk typical early 2010s rock? But like it still sounds great and Alex Turner's voice on here? Might be some of the smoothest and most infectious vocal delivery he's ever done fr.

[@gregorybobson9328]

The most infectious vocal delivery is the first album he’s not quite captured that rawness and scrappy energy since. His voice over time has just been diluted over time as he’s developed into a cheesy crooner.

[@UnorthodoxIndividual]

@@gregorybobson9328 It was great on the first album, and I do wish he kept more of the scrappy and raw energy on some tracks here cus it would've been cool, but I do think it's a bit catchier and while I wish there was more roughness, I do like smooth Alex Turner as well

[@April11lily]

His vocals are the best on this album than any of them! Proper smooth and matts backups just make it

[@itsmejimi]

People just like to hate on popular things.

[@M17_Max]

One of my favourite albums of all time, one of those where every song is a banger and easily go through it without skipping a single one

[@abiflo]

listened to this album when it first came out when i was 13 and i’ve been so obsessed ever since

[@alex.turner.]

Fr!!

[@seanstephenson4160]

I bet your dad would love the “The Forever Story” -JID! It’s so diverse and lyrical and overall an amazing album especially for this sort of listening!

[@gamesmaster1060]

He sounds weird

[@victorw9869]

@@gamesmaster1060 what??

[@Joelyototw]

Would have to start with The Never Story.