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  1. May 31st, 2011, 06:53 PM #1
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    Default New Album: Arctic Monkeys - Suck It and See

    I caught wind of the Arctic Monkeys back with their initial success, and I thought they were decent. When Favourite Worst Nightmare came out, I really jumped on board and have liked them since.

    Their fourth album, Suck It and See, came out yesterday. I'm not 100% sure if you can listen to the whole thing on their website, but it seems like it's possible:

    http://www.arcticmonkeys.com/

    I just finished listening to it, and it seems significantly less dark and moody than their last album, and a bit more direct and poppy. To me, that's a good thing. I'll definitely be giving it some more spins.

    Anyone else listen to these guys? Thoughts?
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    My wife and i have been fans of the Arctic Monkeys since 2007 and we have even been to one of their concerts in San Francisco.
    i haven't listened to their new album yet but i have been hearing good reviews like yours.
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    They were one of the bands I meant to give a listen to but forgot to basically. I will have to give it a spin.
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    Gave the new album a listen. I like the faster tempo songs the most. Some have some innovative riffs and guitar textures. A few song's lyrics are a bit weak, but the album sounds good overall. I like variety.

    They sound like they are influenced by a few 80's new romantic bands at times, with a dash of Echo and the Bunnymen now and then.

    Will need a few more listens...
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    Saw them on Letterman last night. He mentioned the album title and said, "I think this is their Christmas album."
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