CD Review:
Alex Turner and the rest of the Artic Monkeys made quite a splash with their debut release Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not in Great Britain. It didn't do as well in North America. The band is the epitome of what great rock should sould like. Great guitar hooks and time changes are what these guys are all about. Building, or copying, from bands like the Strokes, the Libertines, Oasis, and inspired by the Jam, the Artic Monkeys rip through songs like a bulldog does your homework. It's fast, catchy, and wholelly addictive. Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not is a stellar release with songs like "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" and "Still Take You Home" leading the way.

Using the internet as their vehicle to gain public exposure, the band didn't need a major label to grab fans. Once they did release their debut, word of mouth and popularity was so widespread the band sold more copies in Britain than any band previous. It's no wonder since the album has more hooks than an IBP slaughterhouse. It stands up to numerous repeat listening sessions with subject matters ranging from the sexual politics of dance clubs to prostitution.

Scott D. Brown

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