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| 'AM' album cover Released 9th September 2013 |
Monkeys new album is like?" (sorry, the pun was too good to miss) Then the answer is simply, yes.
The indie rock band's 5th studio album has me hooked and there isn't one song that I don't love. I can't say I'm not biased, because I've always loved the band but there's just something about this album that gives it that edge.
Comparing the songs on this album to those on 'Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not', there is a clearer influence of RnB as the beats and melodic rhythms have a much funkier feel to them as opposed to something like, 'I Bet That You Look Good on The Dancefloor', which of course is brilliant but is typically recorded with a simple bass, drums, guitar and vocals set up. The songs on AM are produced with more depth and technically are more adventurous with the sound they give.
There is also a sexier feel to it, the pulse of the slower tempo to some tracks (my favourite slower track is Arabella) make Alex Turner sound even more attractive and the bass is heightened making it sound fuller. I can imagine it being used perfectly for some sort of gangster film where the ultra slick guys get out of a car in slow mo wearing sharp suits and shades, Reservoir Dogs style!
I don't have to go into too much detail to say why it's so good as it was nominated for a Mercury prize award and went straight to number one on the 15th of September, making it the band's 5th UK number one album, but I highly recommend the album to anyone as it covers so many genres but they still remain a great rock band. I also recommend that you listen to it walking down the street, preferably with sunglasses on, (it makes you feel extra cool).
Hannah Jolley
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