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Humbug [VINYL] | ![Humbug [VINYL]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zdDyz4CEL._SL160_.jpg) | Artist: Arctic Monkeys
Label: Domino
Category: Music
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Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 6911
Media: Vinyl
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 12.4 x 12.2 x 0.3
EAN: 5034202022015
ASIN: B002ACP1Z0
Release Date: August 24, 2009
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| Tracks:
| • | My Propeller | | • | Crying Lightning | | • | Dangerous Animals | | • | Secret Door | | • | Potion Approaching | | • | Fire And The Thud | | • | Cornerstone | | • | Dance Little Liar | | • | Pretty Visitors | | • | The Jeweller's Hands |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Itrsquo;s clear from Humbugrsquo;s moody, languid opening track, "My Propeller", that the Arctic Monkeys have changed musical tack for album number three. Following the frenetic nature of emWhatever People Say I Amâ¦/em and emFavourite Worst Nightmare/em, this change of direction was perhaps inevitable, but the band seem to have gone all out to trade in the urgent pop-punk riffs of yesteryear for a series of slower, murkier atmospheres conjured up by Queens of the Stone Age producer Josh Homme and James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco). The thumping, insistent drums, Doors-esque organ sounds and twanging, curling guitars create a Gothic/fairground sound that combines well with Turnerrsquo;s northern brogue and cheeky (and sometimes absurd) lyricism, especially on catchy tracks like first single "Crying Lightning" and "Dangerous Animals". Punchier cuts like "Potion Approaching" and the "Pretty Visitors" revert back to the bandrsquo;s previous style, but the rolling "Secret Door" and "Cornerstone" have more in common with Turnerrsquo;s Last Shadow Puppets project. At just 39 minutes, Humbugrsquo;s economy of style is matched to the general feeling of restraint and distinctive pop ethic to create a perfect new sound for Sheffieldrsquo;s most famous maturing Monkeys. --emDanny McKenna/em
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 85
 Yes indeed... August 3, 2009
Glenn Ensor (Folkestone, UK)
43 out of 53 found this review helpful
I disagree with another reviewer on this page who suggests one cannot detect Josh Homme's influence on this album. True, "Humbug" is no Desert Rock album, but the more primordial, often erotic and sweaty stew, which permeates QOTSA's music is very apparent here.
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br /This makes for a particularly beguiling listen; Alex Turner always writes with a real pop sensibility, so where QOTSA might go off on an extended jam from time-to-time, this wonderful record has not an ounce of flab on it. 10 songs, 39 minutes, every moment made with the listener in mind.
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br /On their previous album, "Do Me A Favour" and "505" in particular hinted that in terms of song structure and growing lyrical maturity, this band were going to be taking us to some interesting places in future. "Humbug" delivers on that promise... and then some. I've been playing this to death over the past few days and still can't help grinning at the surfeit of genuine surprises and moments of sheer invention that are crammed into its lean running time. All of that and the usual serving of great hooks, riffs and memorable choruses (they spoil us..really, they do!) make this a record anyone with an interest in music made with guitars is going to derive immense joy and satisfaction from.
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br /Arctic Monkeys are so far above and beyond the "Landfill Indie" being peddled around the festival circuit by their peers that comparisons seem laughable. There'll never be another Beatles (and who'd want that anyway?) but when the history of this great band is finally written, it's very possible that "Humbug" will be viewed as their "Revolver" - the record that frees them to go wherever they want. For now, they've arrived at a great place.
Amazing album September 11, 2009
Mauricio Cordeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The first time I listened to it, specially in the first third of the album, I wasn't all that thrilled with it, I tell you.
br /But it keeps adding momentum, and by the end of it I realized that it was much superior than their last album.
br /The second time I heard it I was already hooked.
br /Although it's miles away from their debut, it did reminded me of it at some points, maybe in its confidence and inspiration. And it's quite bouncy too, but darker and slower in the tempo. That was the first thing that stroke me about this album, the slower tempo. I bet that was some tip they got from Josh Homme, they don't need to be 200mph all the time to make their point.
br /My favourites for now are Dance Little Liar (with its adictive drum break and ghostly backing vocals) and the beautiful ballad Cornerstone (great lyrics with an unexpected and funny ending).
br /I think the people that didn't enjoyed it has some kind of attention/ concentration problem. If you pay attention to it. you WILL like it.
Brilliantly unexpected September 14, 2009
J. Daniel Bautista Hoepfner (London, UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I remember when the Arctic Monkeys' last album came out, Favourite Worst Nightmare, playing it was an explosion of great rock to dance to. Since I wasn't following the band to closely, that was kind of what I expected over again, but the album couldn't be further from it. This new album still features their trademark sound, only slightly chilled out... totally unexpected. And they are brilliant at it. The lyrics are still smart, the sound is great, guitars are superb, drums are banging hard, but somehow it feels so well chilled... a must have, and a brilliant evolution for a great band.
So much better than the first two August 25, 2009
Mr. C. R. Homer
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Don't believe the negative reviews, i'm not that much of a fan of the first two albums, but this third album is the best album by a British Guitar band in years. Just give it a couple of listens, it's got a depth that was lacking before.
Give it time August 26, 2009
Messer (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm dismayed about the number of negative reviews for this album. Personally I think this is their best album to date. I agree it has not got the instant pop rock feel of 'Whatever...' but it has a far more complex layered sound that takes repeated listens to really appreciate. We have become far too dependent on the instant gratification that pop records provide: the sugar rush. However, instant short term pleasure often leads to long term disappointment. Give this album time and reap the reward of dark, subtle and brooding classic.
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