Name: AM
Brand: Arctic Monkeys

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WIGLP317

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r22247773]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-09-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0887828031719

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Total Cap

Black LP

WIGCD317E

Download code: No

2024-08-13

887828031757

9999

Artist

Arctic Monkeys

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Domino

Arctic Monkeys is an indie/rock band that was formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. The band consists of Alex Turner on guitar and vocals, Jamie Cook on guitar, Nick O'Malley on bass, and Matt Helders on drums. They have gained a strong following with their unique sound and captivating lyrics. Although they started as a four-piece band, Andy Nicholson was also a former member who played bass.
With their distinctive blend of indie rock and post-punk revival influences, Arctic Monkeys quickly rose to fame after the release of their debut album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" in 2006. The album became the fastest-selling debut album in British music history at the time.
Since then, Arctic Monkeys have continued to impress fans and critics alike with their innovative musical style and thought-provoking lyrics. Their discography includes hit albums such as "Favourite Worst Nightmare," "AM," and "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino." With each release, they push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an indie/rock band.

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The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

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Who knew it was possible to hear in monochrome? Arctic Monkeys’ 5th studio album is a wickedly seductive record, draped in black leather and wielding a switch-blade. Alex Turner and co. had spent years shapeshifting from pointed indie, to sun-stroked desert rock to whimsical psychedelic pop. It wasn’t until AM that they created a sound so assured and so spellbinding.

The thick grooves underpin the album. Unfaltering drumbeats and dark bass-lines dripping with fuzz leave you with a sense of dread and paranoia. That chest rattling dread associated with the likes of Black Sabbath. The haunted atmosphere is compounded by Jamie Cook’s guitar, flexing its muscles over the hip swaying rhythm. Even through the familiar Motown swing of 'Snap Out Of It', the bubbling G-Funk of 'Why Do You Only Call Me When You’re High' or the Velvet Underground melodies on 'Mad Sounds', you feel violated.

Turner’s sinister overtones are palpable. His voice is demonically possessed. On songs like 'R U Mine?', 'One For The Road' and 'I Wanna Be Yours' he is joined by a chorus of fellow doomed souls. His fresh-faced cheek is dead. He retains his humour but the lines linger for longer, your hair stands up straighter and just like Turner, you can’t help yourself crawling back.

AM is darker, sexier and better than anything Arctic Monkeys have done before or since. Play it after midnight. Turn off the lights. Watch your back.

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Discover AM by Arctic Monkeys on vinyl and CD. A wickedly seductive record, draped in black leather and wielding a switch-blade. From Domino Records.