'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not' is the super successful debut album from the Sheffield based indie band that is the Arctic Monkeys. The album sold over 360 000 copies in its first week of going on sale, it was the fastest selling debut album in the UK since Oasis 'Definitely Maybe' effort in 1994; an incredibly fine achievement for the four lads from Sheffield. Is it actually any good an album though? Well, it's not quite so magnificent as some people would have you believe, it's still a pretty decent debut effort however and if you're looking for a fun indie rock album then 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not' is most definitely well worth listening to. The album comes complete with a number of highly infectious indie rock tracks; it's not perfect, but the music is great fun to dance along to nonetheless. There are thirteen tracks present here and many of them truly are a lot of fun to listen along to.

Second track 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor' is probably the best known from this album, it was the bands first single and ever since its release has been an indie club dance floor filler. I'm not much of a fan of this one, I find it incredibly cheesy and having been played to death ever since its release I've long since tired of this track. It's excellent for getting the tight trousered kids onto the dance floor, it's not one for me however and although it's undeniably catchy I also find it to be incredibly irritating to listen to.

In terms of the best of the rest then you've got 'Mardy Bum' which has pretty excellent lyrics and a powerful guitar progression, 'When the Sun Goes Down' which for me is the absolute highlight of the album, and closing track 'A Certain Romance' which is quite a bouncy and fun track to bring the album to its end. What's so excellent about 'When the Sun Goes Down' though? For me it just grabs my full undivided attention every time I listen to it, the track possesses a lot of energy and always the sound is packed full of excitement. It's a terrific track and the first that I ever think of when anyone ever mentions the Arctic Monkeys. It's an absolutely excellent indie track and I doubt the Arctic Monkeys will ever be able to pen as good a track as this one again. The lyrics aren't anything particularly special, the track has a terrific rhythm however and everything just seems to come together to near enough perfection here; a true Arctic Monkeys classic.

The album can currently be bought from Amazon.co.uk for just £5.98; a decent price if you ask me and at that sort of cost well worth purchasing.