I like music, films, playing the guitar and clothes.
I like music, films, playing the guitar and clothes.
Member since:06.06.2008
Reviews:3
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 with funky basslines in the vein of The Jam, complimented by relentless drumming which is topped off with lushiously with Alex Turner's Sheffield twangy and nasal voice. It is about time a British band full of energy came along and filled the void through what is a top 40 tracklist full of very bland singer songwriters singing nonesense about the sea (James Blunt, KT Tunstall and the like). They have already inspired hundreds of would be Gallaghers, Wellers and even Turners now to start up a band of their own. Their influence has been immense already and you can hear a bit of them in nearly every indie band since such as The Pigeon Detectives, using the same observational lyric style, chunky barre chords and a unique singing voice. One of the best albums from the last 30 years, which is up there with Whats the Story Morning Glory, The Stone Roses and even Parklife. Very British music at it's finest. The lyrics are impossible not to relate to, as is the cover art. Working class music for the masses.
How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines
Hot on the heels of their shock No.1 single "I Bet You Look Good On The ... more
Dancefloor",Whatever People Say I Am, Thats What Im Notconfirms Sheffields Arctic Monkeys as the UK undergrounds most proselytising young preachers of the DIY gospel. Marrying nerv...
Postage & Packaging: £1.21 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
The View From The Afternoon I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor Fake Tales Of San ... more
Francisco Dancing Shoes You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Looking Straight At Me Still Take You Home Riot Van Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured ...
Postage & Packaging: £0.00 Availability: 3-5 working days
Hot on the heels of their shock No.1 single "I Bet You Look Good On The ... more
Dancefloor",Whatever People Say I Am, Thats What Im Notconfirms Sheffields Arctic Monkeys as the UK undergrounds most proselytising young preachers of the DIY gospel. Marrying nerv...
Postage & Packaging: £1.21 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Hot on the heels of their shock No.1 single "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor", ... more
Whatever People Say I Am, Thats What Im Not confirms Sheffields Arctic Monkeys as the UK undergrounds most proselytising young preachers of the DIY gospel. Marrying ne...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Advantages: The music is quite fun to listen to, great to dance along to. Disadvantages: A couple of filler tracks included here, very dodgy lyrics in parts.
![Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys](http://imagesa.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/normal/182/product-6400182.jpg)
![Overall user rating: Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys](http://images.ciao.com/ide/images/stars/2003/stars40.gif)
Jun 7th, 2008
helpful by (33%):
somewhat helpful by (67%):
![I'm Not Dead [PA] - Pink](http://imagesa.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/small/580/prod_small-6397580.jpg)
![River Is Wide, The [Remastered] - Forum (The)](http://imagesb.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/small/251/prod_small-6006251.jpg)
![Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not [VINYL] - Arctic Monkeys](http://picnicb.ciao.com/uk/89759785.jpg)
![Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not [Digipak] - Arctic Monkeys - review by joe_887](http://images.ciao.com/ide/images/stars/2003/stars20.gif)
