Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys > Reviews

Advantages: Refreshing change to drab contempories
Disadvantages: Over-hyped

What's depressing about this album is that, although they are the most original of the long line of 'next-big-things', there is nothing to suggest that my children will be asking me to dig this album out of my CD collection when i'm 50. Like the rest of the music scene at the minute, the Arctic Monkeys are a here-and-now band without the credentials to stand the test of time. At least we hope not... For this band to stand the test of time, times would ... Read review

Advantages: An album that justifys that price you pay, amazing vocals, strong lyrics, epic sound
Disadvantages: NONE

One of the Greatest Albums of modern times. An album with no fillers, no dreariness, no emptiness. A unique case in which reality meets the hype and the sound of a generation is captured. Alex Turner (Front Man) presents Lyrics that are rebellious although present a raw portrayal of modern truth. Anxious guitars with racing drums creates a sound of vigorous roar adding to the intensity and momentum that gathers through every passing track. I put it ... Read review

Advantages: Great to relate to, an instant piece of musical history
Disadvantages: The songs sound quite samey.

Britain's latest lyrical genius, Alex Turner really steals the album with his unique style of song writing. Featuring a great deal of wit, annecdotial observation and social commentaries so effectivley crafted it would make Paul Weller proud. So when you think this is a debut album, you won't be suprised that this is instantly compared to the sheer quality and musical force of Oasis' Definatly Maybe. Trebley guitar riffs are perfectly complimented ... Read review

Advantages: Each track is original and all are well written
Disadvantages: Perhaps some collaborations would have been good

The arctic monkeys album, "whatever people say i am, thats exactly what im not" is from a band which recently picked up the mercury prize for the best new album. just to listen to a few of the tracks on the album show you exactly why the three members of the arctic monkeys picked up this award. From the very first song, the view from the afternoon, you get a clear view of why this band has been hallowed as "the next best thing after the beetles". ... Read review