Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (studio album) by Arctic Monkeys

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys
Year: 2006
Release date: 2006-01-23
Overall rank: 66th   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
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Award Top 100 albums of all time (66th)
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85/100
From 01/30/2024 15:11
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From 12/08/2023 10:08
Album Rating: 89.54
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23.01.2006

Arctic Monkeys (UK): Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

1.The View From The Afternoon 86
2.I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor 96
3.Fake Tales Of San Francisco 100
4.Dancing Shoes 83
5.You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me 84
6.Still Take You Home 97
7.Riot Van 81
8.Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured 84
9.Mardy Bum 99
10.Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But... 73
11.When The Sun Goes Down 90
12.From The Ritz To The Rubble 95
13.A Certain Romance 96
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From 11/16/2023 02:05
Bland, derivative dance-rock with an admittedly infectious energy, but not much else. The post-punk and garage-rock revival groups of the 2000s were frequently just watered-down aestheticized charicatures of their post-punk influences--and while certain groups transcended the trend by infusing these influences with their own unique sound (The Strokes, Interpol, White Stripes), others like the Arctic Monkeys saw fit to simply imitate some glossy radio-ready amalgamation of ALL 70s and 80s alternative rock/post-punk, to the point that it has lost all character.
There is nothing I get out of this album that I can't find a LESS watered-down version of elsewhere. Sassy and/or verbose British vocalist? The Fall, The Smiths. Punchy, jerky guitars? Gang of Four, Mission of Burma, Devo. Dance-y drumbeats? 80s R.E.M., Talking Heads.
I don't hate this album. It's listenable enough, just supremely overrated (particularly on this site), derivative to a fault, and devoid of character.
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85/100
From 05/15/2023 14:44
An energetic debut that captivates the listener pretty much as soon as they put it on. The passion present on here is extremely impressive with every song being infectious and accessible to pretty much anyone. This is primarily due to the hooks and the choruses which are simply fantastic. The best example is the obvious huge hit that is I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor. There is a lot more to this album than this song however with the likes of Dancing Shoes and The View From The Afternoon always managing to capture my interest. The record is overflowing with charm and character which is what makes it so lovable and has caused millions of people to become completely obsessed with this group and it is not difficult to see why. Overall, one of the most energetic and relatable debuts that has loads of memorable moments to keep you coming back time and time again.
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95/100
From 02/18/2023 04:01
Arctic Monkeys hace su debut con este album lleno de energía, la forma en que se complementan las 2 guitarras, la fuerza y el ímpetu de Matt Helders en la batería, así como la voz de Alex Turner, hacen de "Whatever people say i am that's what i'm not" un emblema del Indie rock. Su sonido "Garage Rock" me hace sentir mas joven.
Todas las canciones, aquí, son buenas pero solo por destacar algunas; "A certain romance", "Mardy Bum" y "when the sun goes down".

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Arctic Monkeys make their debut with this album full of energy, the way the 2 guitars complement each other, the strength and impetus of Matt Helders on drums, as well as the voice of Alex Turner, make "Whatever people say i am that's what i'm not" an emblem of Indie rock. Their "Garage Rock" sound makes me feel younger.
All the songs here are good but just to highlight a few; "A Certain Romance", "Mardy Boom" and "When the Sun Goes Down".
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80/100
From 08/31/2022 03:35
Solid album
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From 07/23/2022 18:42
The sequencing on this album is great. No track is a second too long or short. Every time a new track opens, I am immediately excited.
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95/100
From 04/12/2022 08:36
An album I hold very dearly to my heart as one my first ever loves of music. In terms of British indie music this is as good as it gets in the 21st century. Full of heart, energy and unbridled joy it stands the test of time as kids get older in to their late teens and experience the exact same moments.
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From 02/02/2022 07:48
As an old fart, this is Still not my music, but I respect the energy. The last track was the best. #955 in 1001 Albums listening project(2021 ed.) (Positive)
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From 12/28/2021 15:49
What a way to announce yourselves. Everyone of a certain age remembers in 2005 when the video for I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor appeared. The album continues on in the same light. Some great lyrics on the album, my picks being "Yeah I'd love to tell you all my problem, you're not from New York City you're from Rotherham" and "His bird said it's amazing though so all that's left, is the proof that love's not only blind but deaf" from Fake Tales of San Francisco. Cheeky, unmistakably British lines throughout this excellent album. My highlights are I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor, When The Sun Goes Down, Mardy Bum and A Certain Romance.
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