Arctic Monkeys- Humbug
I’ve always been a massive fan of the Arctic Monkeys, a British band that’s sort of got a style in between indie, rock, and alternative genres. Recently, they released a new album, Humbug. I was so excited to see some new music from them, that I immediately downloaded it!
The Arctic Monkeys are from Sheffield, UK, and formed in 2002. The lead vocalist is Alex Turner, with Jamie Cook, Nick O’Malley, and Matt Helders on guitar, bass, and drums. They became super-popular after their first single in 2006, I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor, and have now set out their third full album.
One of the things that attracted me to this band’s music was the funky, sort of punky songs that had unique vocals and guitars (I love Alex Turner’s voice!). A lot of their songs are really catchy, and a lot are upbeat and happy! That said, I was a tad disappointed after I listened to Humbug. I was hoping for a similar happier mood, but was surprised to notice that this album was a little darker than previous ones! I’m not saying I didn’t like it, it’s just that you have to be in the right mood to listen to it.
Humbug has a lot of mysterious, more ominous songs. I especially like Crying Lightening and Secret Door. I thought it was sort of similar to the style of Last Shadow Puppets, another band that Alex Turner formed as a side-project. I’m also a big fan of this band, and would definitely recommend it to any fan of spy movies! I’m not sure why, but whenever I listen to them, I always picture James Bond in my head!
