Compare Prices
Postage & Packaging: £1.​21
Postage & Packaging: Free!
Postage & Packaging: £0.​00
SHOPPING > Music > Rock & Pop > Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys > Reviews

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys

from (3 offers) · Product Information

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys

Quote-start

Arctic Monkeys - Humbug Review

Quote-end

3 Sep 9th, 2009 

1 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Adds variety to their back catalogue, Lyrics are as good as ever

Disadvantages:
Little to remember compared to first albums

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Originality

Lyrics

Quality and consistency of tracks

How does it compare to the artist's other releases

Value for Money

Bskipper27

Bskipper27

About me:

I'm Ben, a student from the London area currently studying Journalism at Kingston University. I love...

Member since:09.09.2009

Reviews:3

Arctic Monkeys – Humbug

I don't usually write about music but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm not a fan of most music reviews because they're dominated by impressive musical lingo that goes over most people’s heads so I'll keep it short and relatively simple.

The Arctic Monkeys grew on me rather quickly with their debut album way back in 2006 after initial doubts that they were just another over-hyped guitar-fondling gang of girls. There first two albums instantly grabbed people with front man Alex Turner’s catchy beats and wonderful lyrics. So it's disappointing that apart from Crying Lightning, the new album doesn't have the same hooks. Crying Lightning has been on the airwaves for about a month now and for that to be the best song of the album is a massive shame.

Not that there aren’t other highlights. Secret Door and Cornerstone are similarly great ballad-y songs with a familiar Arctic’s tone. Pretty Visitors is sure to be a fixture of their live shows for a long while to come. It’s a great tune written with live shows in mind changing pace at will to keep listeners on their toes

The rest of the album is made up of attempts at something memorable like Dangerous Animals and Potion Approaching which fall flat and just generally average songs like Fire &The Thud and My Propeller.

The latter half of the album does sound like it’ll grow on me just as I suspect the whole album will with time but on first listen there’s not much to take away apart from what we knew already. It’s not that the songs aren’t technically good, it just lacks the boundless energy that made them household names.
 

How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines

exceptional

very helpful

helpful

somewhat helpful

not helpful

off topic

Products you might be interested in »

101 Running Songs - Various Artists

101 Running Songs - Various Artists

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 5 CD(s) - Label: EMI TV - Distributor: EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics - Released: 14/09/2009 - 5099968536428

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 10.98

Live Concert At The Forum - Barbra Streisand

Live Concert At The Forum - Barbra Streisand

Classic Pop Vocals - LiveRecording - 1, 2 CD(s) - Label: Columbia - Distributor: Sony Music/Arvato Services - Released: 07/1997, 27/09/2004, 10/1994, 18/09/2000 - 5099748794321, 5099748048820, 5099747759925, 4250079731497, 5099720234494, 5099749743526

User reviews (1)

Buy now for only £ 2.44

Dreamboats And Petticoats Vol.1 - Various Artists

Dreamboats And Petticoats Vol.1 - Various Artists

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 2 CD(s) - Label: Universal Music TV - Distributor: Universal Music - Released: 05/11/2007 - 600753042489

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 4.95

River Is Wide, The [Remastered] - Forum (The)

River Is Wide, The [Remastered] - Forum (The)

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Rev-Ola - Distributor: Plastic Head - Released: 20/01/2003 - 5013929431423

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 5.19

I'm Not Dead [PA] - Pink

I'm Not Dead [PA] - Pink

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: LaFace - Distributor: Sony Music/Arvato Services - Released: 24/04/2006 - 828768033029

User reviews (29)

Buy now for only £ 3.49

Top Ten Hits Of The 60's - The Best Sixties Groups Ever - Various Artists

Top Ten Hits Of The 60's - The Best Sixties Groups Ever - Various Artists

Rock & Pop - 1 CD(s) - Label: Pegasus - Distributor: Trilogy Logistics - Released: 29/08/2003 - 5034504202023

User reviews (1)

Buy now for only £ 0.85

Comments about this review »

Compare prices for Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys »

1 to 3 out of 3 offers for Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys   sorted by: Price 
Humbug - Arctic Monkeys

Humbug - Arctic Monkeys

Its clear from Humbugs moody, languid opening track, "My Propeller", that the Arctic ... more

Monkeys have changed musical tack for album number
three. Following the frenetic nature ofWhatever
People Say I AmandFavourite Worst Nightmare, this
change of directio...

amazon marketplace music

Postage & Packaging£1.21
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon marketplace m...
Humbug - Arctic Monkeys

Humbug - Arctic Monkeys

Its clear from Humbugs moody, languid opening track, "My Propeller", that the Arctic ... more

Monkeys have changed musical tack for album number
three. Following the frenetic nature of Whatever
People Say I Am and Favourite Worst Nightmare,
this change of direc...

amazon.co.uk

Postage & PackagingFree!
AvailabilityTemporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon.co.uk


More reviews »

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by Holly86

Advantages: A new and exciting sound
Disadvantages: May not suit fans of "Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not"

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by Holly86 Holly86 21.09.2009 · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by Lordseph

Advantages: Good catchy songs that get better with every listen.
Disadvantages: No Disadvantages

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by Lordseph Lordseph 07.09.2009 · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by pope534

Advantages: superb guitar riffs and lyrics
Disadvantages: not many up tempo songs and not enough songs

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by pope534 pope534 01.09.2009 · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful
Review of Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by semiflex

Advantages: N/A
Disadvantages: N/A

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by semiflex semiflex 01.09.2009 · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful
Review of Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by XICripZ

Advantages: One big tune
Disadvantages: Progression seems too quick

Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by XICripZ XICripZ 24.08.2009 (24.08.2009) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys



Are you the manufacturer / provider of Humbug [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys? Click here