They're Back At It Again.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@olliecarson5150]

Awesome video as always. I live on the other side of the world, so when I wake up I am always greeted by Justin Hawkins. 🤘🤘

[@olliecarson5150]

It’s so great that you have an option for us fans who want to connect with you.

[@Jod3lay]

Sorry Justin, not a patreon. But if you're cold, maybe you should button up your shirt..? Okay, that was a bit cheesy 😬 Love your content!!!

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

BANANAS in the streets of London :) yes , indeed kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGZimNpfs-kabc

[@johnhoran4802]

Great video Justin, your stuff always makes me smile as well as learning a bit too 😊, can you please please critique the new chili peppers track Eddie!! It’s very frusciante heavy, be interesting to hear your thoughts. Thanks dude ❤

[@AbhishekMoktan_bojo]

The energy of whatever people say, the groove of favourite worst nightmare, the depth of humbug, the lightheartedness of suck it, the attitude of AM, the eccentricity of Tranquility base. It is really fascinating how they come up with a concept for an album and how they take it so seriously from the lyrics to the aesthetics. I am open for whatever arctic monkeys brings to the table.

[@finnmay3408]

So true

[@sharinglungs3226]

They lost me as a fan after base hotel.

[@aydenhdgaming5336]

@@sharinglungs3226 very honest and brilliant album, if they lost you as a fan trying something different then were you really a fan to begin with ?

[@jezoboii]

@@sharinglungs3226 The music that made you a fan is still there for you, why would you stop being a fan completely?

[@AbhishekMoktan_bojo]

@@jezoboii Very compelling statement man. How can people just stop being fans after an artist does not make records to our taste.

[@pastorofmuppets1968]

I think the Arctic Monkey's should do the next James Bond theme.

[@rowanwhittingham689]

Great shout that

[@jcoltrane8976]

No, please

[@tinidor08]

Them or muse. But unfortunately the next bond theme will be done by some popular or trending artist at the time of the release.

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

I thought that exact idea this weekend when I realized the whole album is full of songs MUCH better than Bond tunes, but could all work for those movies.

[@tomitob7364]

I read this just as Justin started playing his intro ... and suddenly his rising arpeggio leading up to "rides again" sounded as if it could be from the ultimate Bond. And hey, "He rides again".

[@jrlakin370]

Tranquility base hotel is genius and brilliant! I hated it initially but now it’s my favourite album. People who don’t get it need to listen and listen again. The tracks so far from the car seem like a further extension of hotel and I’m sure it will be another amazing album. Alex Turner is a truly brave and original artist.

[@akwilson1676]

Love Hotel since its release. Brilliant album.

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

There is brilliance at work when an artist can change their style like a chameleon, but you still know it's "that" band.

[@francus7227]

I hear Bowie and Lennon. Justin's "I can't sing." is still TOP NOTCH. Thank you, Justin.

[@SkipperMacky]

My thoughts exactly

[@gymrachel]

An aural masterpiece 🎶❤️

[@francus7227]

@@jamesnunn7181 I couldn't think of the song. Thanks

[@DG-zw9bn]

Stinks of Bowie to me 👍

[@tammymcnerney2539]

Your voice still sounds amazing. Hope you feel better fast!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

All of the early Bowie horn and string arrangements were done mostly by Mick Ronson (Spiders From Mars guitarist). He was a master. RIP Mick.

[@dylanoneill]

Alex Turner himself arranged the strings for this album! 😃

[@nadia_17]

he’s unreal

[@Iemonzinger]

He didn't

[@tommyeaston887]

@@Iemonzinger I thought it was James ford and Alex turner?

[@Iemonzinger]

@@tommyeaston887 According to Alex in the Radio X interview, he was 'in the room' but didn't write them

[@tommyeaston887]

@@Iemonzinger oh, I’m sorry. Thanks for letting me know

[@ricwheatley]

It’s funny that at 3:25 you talk about Alex and the band changing their look for each album, because the song is really about how Alex hides his real self behind the personas he creates for each album - they are the Body Paint. ❤

[@davidtinsley7356]

Even with a cold you hit the notes Justin! Loved your vocal performance with Wolfgang at both TH Tribute shows! Hats off sir!

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

Their new album, " The Car" is the best complete album I've heard this year, and I've never even been a true Arctic Monkeys fan. It's that damn good.

[@redadamearth]

I absolutely love "Body Paint" - great lyrics, great song. Best thing they've done in a while. I'd compare it more to BOWIE than anything else, especially lyrically. Some great couplets in there.

[@deandoeslife]

Your videos have got me through some hard times with my mental health this year. I know it isn’t a lot but wanted to show my appreciation with more than just a comment. Your knowledge is second to none and every one of your videos is so enjoyable to watch from a musician’s perspective.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks so much Dean!

[@lukethegardenman3747]

This new stuff they are putting out is so so good!!

[@TheAdArchive]

Loving the AM's new stuff... the two tracks released from The Car so far are beautiful songs.

[@Ines.L.]

I just read an interview with Alex Turner in the Guardian. “Turner and the band’s producer, James Ford, separately drafted string arrangements that the composer Bridget Samuels simplified and edited.”

[@sanjistark]

My next 2 concerts coming up are The Darkness and AM so that notification was cool to receive

[@EmilyDamen]

Love the way Justin's brain works, I mean eldorado, where did that come from? lol.

[@thebouncinghearts]

Alex Turner has been referencing David Axelrod as an influence arrangement-wise recently.

[@urbansoban2669]

When you "can't sing", you still sing better than 99% of the rest of us. Fab video altogether.

[@jrchanning]

Justin, I'm sure Mick Ronson did the string arrangements for the Bowie albums Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane 😃

[@avedic]

The AM are a band I've honestly never looked into at all. But I like this. Very very Bowie obviously.

[@purple_studio146]

I always love the the Jazz influence on their arrangements, very cool band. Justin, have you ever dabbled in Jazz? Keep up the great work! Tom and Marissa

[@magicgrass4912]

Yes Justin…keep doing it man. Always a treat x

[@nicolascheradame]

in 1979 there were at least 10 Alex Turner, now there's only one and we love him

[@stukavonferno8858]

They've morphed into The Beautiful South!

[@Ines.L.]

Hope you get better soon! Mirrorball reminded me very much of Bowie.

[@bladeandsuki]

Love both of the new songs by the Artic Monkeys.

[@elenaesp]

BY THE WAY! I remember in one of your videos you said something about waving if we got to see you at the tribute show and you’d wave back… I was standing very close to the stage on your left side and always wondered if you got to see me? 🤣 I’m Spanish and I went all the way to LA for the tribute and it was one of the best gigs in my whole life!! Used to like many of the Darkness songs and after seeing you guys live I rediscovered you so I’ll make sure to go and see you in London! Thank you for your work and sharing your knowledge! ♥️♥️♥️

[@IzhakIb]

The Darkness and Arctic Monkeys Collab when?

[@jimmymattos1992]

Bridget Samuels was the string arranger! 👍 She did the string arrangement for "Everything that You've Come to Expect" as well...

[@traceyhook6440]

Everyday is Like Sunday. Now there’s a tune 👌🏻

[@fueu2617]

I enjoyed that

[@psilosimon613]

The Eldorado bit🤣🤣🤣 great video, thanks. ☮️

[@RD-jr8nv]

Alex Turners voice gets more self indulgent the longer they go on. Loved their older albums though, classics.

[@mazcrotty5646]

I was just talking about El Dorado the other day as Marcuuuuuse used to come in the North London boozer I worked in for his morning pint....

[@gtbriggs6614]

I love your jokes through this. Probably for the best

[@dogpaw775]

well, fashion wise i was taken by the cuban heels. Influences what do i hear: Ian Hunter (6 degrees of separation), Queen, EJ, yep, but also the Beatles and Jeff Lynne. But ultimately, the Arctic Monkeys are blindingly good so never be surprised when they take ownership.

[@lucysmart1476]

Listened to this without the video when I first heard it and I honestly didn’t think it was that spectacular but the lyrics are the same lovely style

[@TimArnoldIsMe]

This song made me think of Paul Williams.

[@abbyhuntley3171]

Pleasy please please may we have a Bowie video soon please Mr Justin Hawkins? 🥺

[@GunterDierickx]

Good Day Mister Hawkins. Gunter from Belgium here. I used to have a relationship with a Walthamstow girl in 2006 and those days she dropped me some cd's from e.g. The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, etc... It was already obvious that the Monkeys was not a 'simple' band. Later I met Alex Turner in LDN which was a great experience. My question to you is - if you have the time for it - to which music do you listen these days? Do you see/hear/listen bands that currently have the status of a band like the Monkeys in those early days? Further on i'm wishing you a nice life and keep on rockin'! #justafan

[@fransnilsson7333]

Justin dude.just be you ..we love you

[@andymargolis24]

James ford usually does the strings. Has done it for tlsp and more recent monkeys

[@southmole]

Elderado 🤣 I haven’t seen or thought of that show in decades!

[@beatxt]

Nice vibe - tune, lyrics and piano work sound like late Split Enz (Tim & Neil Finn). Next stop Crowded House?!

[@CinemaPuree]

Great video! I'm going to check out this new AM album, sounds promising! Question for you Justin.. I'm curious who some of your favorite rock background vocalists are? I'm a big fan of the high pitched background vocal stylings of Michael Anthony, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Priest, and Roger Taylor (and all members of Queen really). I love the iconic flavor that those high harmonies add to the music. I'm in a band with some friends and I'm working to improve my high range so I can add some of this high-pitched goodness, and your voice is an inspiration to me. Keep on doing what you do!

[@stevenhoughton7145]

Bridget Samuels did the string arrangement

[@hasielove]

Dig your vids you british mustang you🤘🤘

[@anwesande399]

Awesome headphone!

[@NikoFrederiko.]

They're getting that NFL money now too. 💰

[@DustyCustard]

It's 'Bowie', rhymes with Zoe.

[@steveoloughlin3983]

Howdy Justin. Are they Grado headphones you’re sporting lately? I have had a pair for years, albeit the bass model, but they are excellent.

[@antwan.]

05:50 ELO vibes

[@yakiclone1]

Coolness

[@zacharysmithingell5460]

Now if they were to play this live on tour, do you suppose they'd have a string section of violins and etc come with them to perform the arrangement, or would they need backing tracks played from, say, a laptop? Would anyone give them shit for using backing tracks rather than having an orchestra tour with them?

[@jjbooker65]

I like it

[@elenaesp]

I’ve heard of a few people that got sick after the LA tribute, I personally had COVID afterwards so I’d suggest you to test and I really hope you don’t catch it 😬☹️

[@NKalyoncu]

alex turner and james ford did the string arrangements this time

[@AbelxAngel]

what headphones do you use?

[@jamiedeacon]

Hearing ELO influence also. It's great

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

I recently became aware Matt Helders is held in high regard as drummers go. I must agree. It just didnt register. Or its not what I come to AM for necessarily

[@jaketwomey7924]

Am I actually able to say something to Justin Hawkins from the Darkness and have him read it with his eyes, therefore confirming that the thought I’m having right now in order to type this, was transmitted to Switzerland, and into the brain of Justin Hawkins?

[@Msln-ju3xo]

Rather extraordinary.......

[@tonyhudson8235]

Mr Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, by way of Suffolk. I'm in the process of learning to write music, mainly for guitar and singing, and I have to admit that your breakdowns of these songs as helped me enormously in learning how to use particular chords to create specific sounds and styles, so that my songs don't all sound the same. I know it probably isn't your intention, but it is a positive result of what you do. Maybe you could throw together some guitar videos and music theory stuff so people can see how their favourite artists got their particular sounds. That'd be cool. Anyway, thanks for everything you do. Tony, by way of Norfolk. A real county 😉

[@dls3939]

Reminds me of Father John Misty's stuff

[@teddybears4life240]

🌫 🌫 everyday is silent and gray 🌫 🌫

[@SKYSCRAPERTELEVISION]

You turned into George Benson for a moment ! Cool !

[@EverestNZ]

Your views on Bowie I would like to hear Mr Hawkins....Have you seen Moonage Daydream??

[@timytimeerased]

Its so amazing to me they completely changed their sound to something that doesn't sound like "gimmick rock" (which was the AM album to me, their most popular...) , but also doesnt sound like any band on the market today. Musically theres a bit of Gainsbourg, Elton John, 50s crooners... This era of the Monkeys is my fave, I like their early stuff but this feels so unique.

[@lukesimmons4841]

What are those headphones, can I have a link?

[@MariaAntonia77]

Hi Justin, I love your earphones! What make are they?

[@laurenhoffmanmusic]

grado is the maker, i don’t know what model he has - i have the SR325x and they’re great

[@MariaAntonia77]

@@laurenhoffmanmusic Thank you! Those ones Justin has are £800! Ouch!

[@rubensano4860]

I always though the Arctic Monkeys were just modern Britpop. Now I regret never listening to their AM era work at the time. Some of that is quite spicy.

[@Cod3Thr33]

The intro sounds like Steely Dan.

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

Wow…did I mention it’s Arctic Monkeys? You’re the man brotha!!

[@damotheman4196]

Hey aren't you that one guy..?

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

@@damotheman4196 who told you?!

[@chrisdent1008]

Please react to sculptures of anything goes video

[@parastararts]

Alex has a kinda young Leonard Cohen look about him. Like he could be Leonard Cohens baby brother

[@denomdemon]

Dude kinda reminds me of Michael Showalter.

[@sues6944]

Sorry that you've still got your cold. You sound sniffly, but can hit high notes with a cold, pitch perfect! Get plenty of rest before you fly out to Oz ✈🎸

[@BitchIwasBorn]

They're back again.... again ....

[@Cameron655]

Which do I prefer? Why choose? It's all good.

[@zakhunt7991]

Great Van Fleet do the Led Zeppelin and Arctic monkeys do the imd-70s David Bowie. Hardcore Zep and Dai fans' hackles may initially rise, but they are nailing the sound. Ask me in 10 years if I still like the tunes. Make sure you refer to this link though as there's a good chance I'll have forgotten about writing this by early tomorrow afternoon.

[@jacksonvega7751]

Ur right, there is a bit of Freddie in current Alex.

[@Thomasringpetersen]

He sounds a bit Like James Blunt in this song😂

[@MM-rr1kp]

little bit bowie-esque vocal

[@animationsilo]

If it's not Love Joy it's not tv 😂👍🏾

[@olafzmijewski420]

music Richard Hammond :O

[@nathangray4601]

9:45 but David Gilmour did, probably for the best

[@purple_studio146]

Have you ever dabbled in Jazz young Jedi?

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks Tom! Not so much...I wish I could answer this question better, I'll see if I can next time I do comments when I'm back from Australia.

[@slowdancers]

better take care, I've heard from many people who went to the Taylor Forum show that they've got COVID immediately afterwards...

[@amandajohnston7634]

A nod to Gerry Marsden in there too?

[@R_SENAL_WHO]

Sounds a bit like Bowie and John Lennon to me. No idea what he's on about but sounds good.

[@mcerruti77]

Actually this song sounds to me like something out of Jesus Christ Superstar! In a good way.

[@charliecalderin9533]

Please do an ep of Morrissey covers

[@ds1116]

The song doesn't reference an affair, it's about his own stage personas and his relationship with fame

[@Aldarux]

I'm not a bit fan of Arctic Monkeys right now. Their last two albums have all been really slow. I miss songs like Teddy Picker and I Bet You Look Good On The Danceafloor, Brianstorm etc. Those are my sort of vibe.

[@thebouncinghearts]

Arctic Monkeys and The Last Shadow Puppets are now sort of morphing together, the common denominator of course being Alex Turner, and the result being spectacular. I think we are seeing a truly legendary contemporary artist evolving.

[@danadams8649]

fuck me what a load of bollocks, tame impala are a million miles better than this boring shit. This is music for people who dont do acid or shrooms.

[@seanieizcool]

James ford the producer is also a common denominator

[@Wolfir05]

Tyler Parkford needs to be mentioned too. Look his stuff up, you can hear him in this recent stuff. Idk if he actually plays in/wrote any of this stuff or just at the concerts, but there's definitely influence.

[@pratof]

This new stuff sucks and everyone knows it but nobody have the balls to say it.

[@joaootaviopanatta7026]

@@pratof you are a AM orphan

[@Bedroomist]

Their latest work in my opinion really suits the personality of the entire band. Really can’t imagine anyone else pulling this off.

[@Bedroomist]

Also the first few lines of this song where he says,” For a master of deception and subterfuge, you’ve made yourself quite the bed to lie in.” is really clever wordplay.

[@flucazade]

It's a truly superb butI feel you also probably need to have the status of AM to pull off something like this in 2022,.

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

This encourages me to check it out. I tend to forget their last album ever came out at all. It never grew on me outside of the Single and She Looks like Fun is always good.

[@solskjaer1195]

Totally disagree. It suits AT and none of the others. This should have been a side project. The other band members aren't being tested by this Jazz style at all. It's all about Alex.

[@logann96]

Have you heard other bands talk about the change in direction. All seem to be really enjoying it

[@coleydotmp4]

This song blew me away - gotta admit though, i think the live version from Fallon is even better. I cannot wait to see them on tour!

[@thebouncinghearts]

That live version is incredible...Alex and the band are reaching new heights every album.

[@thewheelchairone]

Agreed 👍🏾

[@redadamearth]

AGREED. I saw the Fallon performance first and while the studio version's solid, they just crushed it in that gig.

[@YTPEXPERT]

The live version from King's theatre was best. But I can't find it now

[@livingthedream-]

Thanks for the heads up! It's brilliant live.