"I thought this was going to be... somewhat of a concept album, something they've yet to pull off." Oh boy, I can't wait for you to hear Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino!!
Also, your reaction is great because it's pretty much most of the fan's reaction at the time. I think this one is a real grower because they just made it to have a 'pretty' sound. This isn't an album to think about. The major keys become a real draw I think compared with the rest of their work which has a lot more minor keys.
I totally respect your opinion on this album, but I have to strongly disagree on it. I don't know what it is about it but it's my favorite album by them, oddly enough. I definitely do see the things that you bring up though. Great video!
try to listen to the submarine ep from alex turner, thats where piledriver waltz came from, i think that and the half of this album that you hated has this "sappy concept" but i really love it hahaha. great video! greetings from brazil, dont know how i ended up here haha
To me, i really love suck it and see album, and the song suck it and see its a masterpiece, the same with love is a laserquest, i really like the diference between opinions, and to know that this album isnt really liked by everyone Btw nice reaction, you actually read the lyrics and try to understand de background
Weirdly, I think the second half of this album is far more interesting than the first, and I agree the content of the songs/lyrics aren’t as interesting but the influence and the songwriting on the second half is what really interests me. Especially the chord progressions, the melodies and the song structures since they’re heavily influenced by 50s music. I think when you look at the acoustic sessions Alex did when promoting this album you can feel the direct influence of 50’s rock and roll and doo-wop on this album, particularly on reckless serenade, love is a laser quest, and pile driver waltz. He does some acoustic covers of patsy cline around this time and you can definitely hear he’s going for a bit of Sam Cooke in his singing style (but nowhere near as good). If you’re not a fan of old school rock and roll and crooning 50s music I can see why you don’t like it, but I’ve got a lot of appreciation for that era since it really was the Fertile Crescent that gave birth to Rock as we know it.
hey me again lol the thing about Alex's lyrics on both Humbug and suck it and See is that it kinda rubs non-british people the wrong way, he uses lots of mannerisms and sayings that are more common over there. And also this was around the time he was getting into some magical realism literature like Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Sonnically, they sound tired of playing rock, they were getting more into RnB and hip-hop, hence the sound of the next album, which is AM. But still, believe me, this album and humbug tend to grow on you like a mf. Still, you getting annoyed at absurd lyrics is so funny that I'm going to suggest you react to my favorite album of all time, Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan, and I only expect two things: that you love it, or that you hate it with all your heart, either way its going to be entertaining. Love the channel man
My friend, you should react to the b-sides, it's like a whole new world I recommend you The Blond-o-Sonic Shimmer Trap, Too Much to Ask(my personal favorite, very melancholic), Joining the Dots, I Haven't Got my Strange, Catapult, Bad Woman and The Afternoon's Hat, these are really really cool
Nice honest reaction, not faking it. In lign with a majority of the fanbase... Can't wait for TBHC, it's a real concept album and definitrly a grower. My favourite with Humbug !
I think Alex's relationship with the model Alexa Chung was on a brink of collapse while he was writing this album. That kinda explains the whole sappiness and downtrodden love songs. Nice reaction.
My theory about the substance to the album is that they are metaphors and representations to the experiences alex turner had when him and his long time girlfriend alexa chung were starting to be on and off in their relationship until they finally broke up for good. Then AM came out.
@@PASSTHEauxCORD I think you should review over the lyrics, because here the lyrics are clever, metaphoric and romantic. In comparison to AM where it has some flat progression in how the situation are portrait, and well it is just focus on presentation of the vocal rather than thematic cohesion for the track story. Like, read this lyrics without the songs and it's shows how much they can hold out in their own. If you tried this with AM, well, you could get something like let me be your vacuum cleaner.... That's a bit embarrassing out of context.
You should take a listen to the B-Side for this record “Evil Twin” it actually charted higher then any song on this album and got its own music video even though they didn’t put it on the album hahaha. It’s a hard rock song, you’ll enjoy it a lot if u liked Favourite Worst Nightmare, lmk what u think of the track :)
I literally love this album, but I truly understand why it’s their lowest-selling album. It’s super pop-like and there is no wow factor at all in any song. But, it’s a vibe
The songs on this album were actually recorded live all at once because they said they wanted the more vintage and pop sound on this album. I think the reason it didn’t perform as well is because it was their first proper attempt at breaking America so it didn’t attract either Americans or British audiences. However, it definitely grows on you especially if your in the mood for some sappy love songs. I think the silver lining is that every album of theirs is different and I believe this is a good album but when compared with the rest of their discography it doesn’t stand out nearly as much.
One thing that's so strange about Am is that their songs are always better in their live performances.... Even songs I thought I hated just sound better live. Advice to check their reading festival videos, they're great
suck it and see is by far my least favourite album by them, to me it's just a bit bland and i don't go out of my way to listen to it much, so i agree with almost everything you said here. i'm honestly really interested to see what you think of tranquility base.
Okay this might be an unusual request but I hope you could do a reaction to Taylor Swift's new surprise album 'folklore'. It's an absolute masterpiece, it features Bon Iver, she worked with Aaron Dessner from The National and it really showcases her talent as a lyricist. It's a lot more mature than her usual stuff and it's even categorized as 'alternative' so I think you'll actually really like it!
I think the closest thing the Arctic Monkeys have to a concept album is the first album being about life in Britian as their younger selves, but it's reaching.
Didn't like it at first but it has grown on me a lot. It's not comparable to their early albums because the sound is so different. That's why I like all the albums, you can put a different one on depending on the vibe you're looking for. It's a chill, laid-back listen.
@@bentownsend4017 yes completely true! what´s amazing from the monkeys is the way they evolve and have different phases, musically and in style, even the way they dress and looks. It reminds me a bit from the beatles they never do something similar from their last album. So of course there is gonna be maybe a particular album that you may not like but the diversity of music from a same band it´s super interesting.
"I thought this was going to be... somewhat of a concept album, something they've yet to pull off." Oh boy, I can't wait for you to hear Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino!!
Also, your reaction is great because it's pretty much most of the fan's reaction at the time. I think this one is a real grower because they just made it to have a 'pretty' sound. This isn't an album to think about. The major keys become a real draw I think compared with the rest of their work which has a lot more minor keys.
Love is a laserquest is a very intimate honest song to me, beautifully executed and just overall incredible. I WILL CALL THE POLICE ON YOU.
agreed, for me it’s probably the best on the album
Nice reaction, the album is not for everyone and it takes a couple listens to get into it for sure
True, but once you get into it, it's one of their best, just like Humbug or TBHC.
I totally respect your opinion on this album, but I have to strongly disagree on it. I don't know what it is about it but it's my favorite album by them, oddly enough. I definitely do see the things that you bring up though. Great video!
try to listen to the submarine ep from alex turner, thats where piledriver waltz came from, i think that and the half of this album that you hated has this "sappy concept" but i really love it hahaha. great video! greetings from brazil, dont know how i ended up here haha
To me, i really love suck it and see album, and the song suck it and see its a masterpiece, the same with love is a laserquest, i really like the diference between opinions, and to know that this album isnt really liked by everyone
Btw nice reaction, you actually read the lyrics and try to understand de background
Weirdly, I think the second half of this album is far more interesting than the first, and I agree the content of the songs/lyrics aren’t as interesting but the influence and the songwriting on the second half is what really interests me. Especially the chord progressions, the melodies and the song structures since they’re heavily influenced by 50s music. I think when you look at the acoustic sessions Alex did when promoting this album you can feel the direct influence of 50’s rock and roll and doo-wop on this album, particularly on reckless serenade, love is a laser quest, and pile driver waltz. He does some acoustic covers of patsy cline around this time and you can definitely hear he’s going for a bit of Sam Cooke in his singing style (but nowhere near as good). If you’re not a fan of old school rock and roll and crooning 50s music I can see why you don’t like it, but I’ve got a lot of appreciation for that era since it really was the Fertile Crescent that gave birth to Rock as we know it.
hey me again lol the thing about Alex's lyrics on both Humbug and suck it and See is that it kinda rubs non-british people the wrong way, he uses lots of mannerisms and sayings that are more common over there. And also this was around the time he was getting into some magical realism literature like Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Sonnically, they sound tired of playing rock, they were getting more into RnB and hip-hop, hence the sound of the next album, which is AM. But still, believe me, this album and humbug tend to grow on you like a mf. Still, you getting annoyed at absurd lyrics is so funny that I'm going to suggest you react to my favorite album of all time, Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan, and I only expect two things: that you love it, or that you hate it with all your heart, either way its going to be entertaining. Love the channel man
My friend, you should react to the b-sides, it's like a whole new world
I recommend you The Blond-o-Sonic Shimmer Trap, Too Much to Ask(my personal favorite, very melancholic), Joining the Dots, I Haven't Got my Strange, Catapult, Bad Woman and The Afternoon's Hat, these are really really cool
@@PASSTHEauxCORD Most of the b-sides of this band are so qualitative that you wonder why they did not make it to an album (all eras included)
Nice honest reaction, not faking it. In lign with a majority of the fanbase... Can't wait for TBHC, it's a real concept album and definitrly a grower. My favourite with Humbug !
Piledriver waltz is actually my favourite song on this album lol, but least favourite album of they'res
I think Alex's relationship with the model Alexa Chung was on a brink of collapse while he was writing this album. That kinda explains the whole sappiness and downtrodden love songs. Nice reaction.
My theory about the substance to the album is that they are metaphors and representations to the experiences alex turner had when him and his long time girlfriend alexa chung were starting to be on and off in their relationship until they finally broke up for good. Then AM came out.
@@PASSTHEauxCORD I think you should review over the lyrics, because here the lyrics are clever, metaphoric and romantic. In comparison to AM where it has some flat progression in how the situation are portrait, and well it is just focus on presentation of the vocal rather than thematic cohesion for the track story. Like, read this lyrics without the songs and it's shows how much they can hold out in their own. If you tried this with AM, well, you could get something like let me be your vacuum cleaner.... That's a bit embarrassing out of context.
I get that it's a pretty divisive album, but please hold out for Tranquility Base. The lyrical content will just blow your mind. 👍
@@PASSTHEauxCORD Loved the reaction regardless dude. Keep doing what you do 👏
No one:
Literally no one:
Alex Turner: "I'm in a vest..."
You should take a listen to the B-Side for this record “Evil Twin” it actually charted higher then any song on this album and got its own music video even though they didn’t put it on the album hahaha. It’s a hard rock song, you’ll enjoy it a lot if u liked Favourite Worst Nightmare, lmk what u think of the track :)
Suck it and see is an English way to say "the only way to to know for sure is to just try it" or "just get on with it"
I literally love this album, but I truly understand why it’s their lowest-selling album. It’s super pop-like and there is no wow factor at all in any song. But, it’s a vibe
I'm going to come off annoying but a reaction on Matt Maeson's new album would be awesome!
The songs on this album were actually recorded live all at once because they said they wanted the more vintage and pop sound on this album. I think the reason it didn’t perform as well is because it was their first proper attempt at breaking America so it didn’t attract either Americans or British audiences. However, it definitely grows on you especially if your in the mood for some sappy love songs. I think the silver lining is that every album of theirs is different and I believe this is a good album but when compared with the rest of their discography it doesn’t stand out nearly as much.
One thing that's so strange about Am is that their songs are always better in their live performances.... Even songs I thought I hated just sound better live. Advice to check their reading festival videos, they're great
suck it and see is by far my least favourite album by them, to me it's just a bit bland and i don't go out of my way to listen to it much, so i agree with almost everything you said here. i'm honestly really interested to see what you think of tranquility base.
he did not put those three at the bottom three omg...
Okay this might be an unusual request but I hope you could do a reaction to Taylor Swift's new surprise album 'folklore'. It's an absolute masterpiece, it features Bon Iver, she worked with Aaron Dessner from The National and it really showcases her talent as a lyricist. It's a lot more mature than her usual stuff and it's even categorized as 'alternative' so I think you'll actually really like it!
@@PASSTHEauxCORD Oh wow that would be cool! Looking forward to it ^^
Smoke a stog and listen 5 more times and you will come to Jesus
The original Piledriver Waltz sounds better in my opinion.
the one from submarine?
@@comandantethorn9929 he said the original.
@@duvan-solis and wheres that version then, i thought it was from the submarine ep
@@comandantethorn9929 yeah, I was reinforcing the answer you were doubting. (It's in the submarine EP)
Can I ask you, what's that in your arm?
@@PASSTHEauxCORD Didn't even know about those. Thanks for answering, man. Keep the good work c:
I think the closest thing the Arctic Monkeys have to a concept album is the first album being about life in Britian as their younger selves, but it's reaching.
TBHC is kind of a concept album
@@DimitriGogh in a sense
@@DimitriGogh true
its weird how i get more british references than you and im latinamerican xd
Maincraft
@@alegatoz6925 yeah basically SDFNASDFSDB
BBB is a good sound, but the lyrics are, questionable
So you didn’t like it then😂😂
I love some of the songs on this album but the rest just sounds like filler to me
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Tbhc
@@PASSTHEauxCORD you are not gonna like it! hahah I hope you do though
Didn't like it at first but it has grown on me a lot. It's not comparable to their early albums because the sound is so different. That's why I like all the albums, you can put a different one on depending on the vibe you're looking for. It's a chill, laid-back listen.
@@bentownsend4017 yes completely true! what´s amazing from the monkeys is the way they evolve and have different phases, musically and in style, even the way they dress and looks. It reminds me a bit from the beatles they never do something similar from their last album. So of course there is gonna be maybe a particular album that you may not like but the diversity of music from a same band it´s super interesting.