The Noise Is…

Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock
Year: 2009
Location: Sheffield, UK
Label: Domino
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01. Cornerstone
02. Catapult
03. Sketchhead
04. Fright Lined Dining Room

I almost look forward to Arctic Monkeys’ four-song EPs as much as their albums, as many in past have been more than good. I’m glad that “Cornerstone” was the chosen single, as it is definitely one of the best tracks off Humbug. As for the b-sides, they are noticeably fun tracks with clever lyrics and dark post-punky riffs throughout. The biggest standouts are the weaving bass lines on “Catapult”, and drummer Matt Helders’ completely showing off in “Sketchhead”.

Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock
Year: 2007
Location: Sheffield, UK
Label: Domino
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01. Teddy Picker – Arctic Monkeys
02. Bad Woman – Arctic Monkeys
03. The Death Ramps – Death Ramps
04. Nettles – Death Ramps

I have one explanation for the Arctic Monkeys’ current change in music style, blame Death Ramps.

Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock
Year: 2009
Location: Sheffield, UK
Label: Domino
MySpace

Tracklist:
01. Crying Lightning

This is the Arctic Monkeys’ first single off of their upcoming third album, “Humbug”. The full album actually leaked in the past couple days, but I’m not too into downloading/posting leaks. In that case, I’ll just post a great quality version of their single! “Crying Lightning” definitely foreshadows a complete change in sound for the Monkeys. They have stated that they listened to Cream and Hendrix while recorded, and it definitely shows. Alex Turner is channeling Jack Bruce through this entire song. Still a catchy tune! Honestly though, what the fuck is going on with this artwork?

Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock
Year: 2007
Location: Sheffield, UK
Label: Domino
MySpace

Tracklist:
1. If You Found This It’s Probably Too Late
2. Brianstorm
3. Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty Friend
4. What If You Were Right The First Time?

As a huge Arctic Monkeys fan myself, I love most of the releases they have put out. But I will say that this single is my favorite release. “If You Found This It’s Probably Too Late” does not start off like normal Monkeys’ songs, “Brianstorm” brings guitars like lightning, “Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty Friend” has a sick nasty groove and an appearance by UK rapper Dizzee Rascal, and lastly, “What If You Were Right The First Time?” might have the loudest Arctic Monkey’s moment ever.