News - Arctic Monkeys

The Arctic Monkeys are undertaking a series of short-notice/no pre-show-publicity small-venue gigs lately (we just missed their hometown - ie, Sheffield, if you didn't already know - gig at the great Leadmill venue, drat - especially 'drat' as we're only 20miles from Sheffield) - this being the classically difficult sophomore album it's good to hear that those who have seen them preview their new material (below) at recent gigs are saying it sounds excellent - a bit heavier than the 1st album, but that's no bad thing.

Very much looking forward to seeing them live this summer - I may be one of the oldest in the audience but what the hell!

Along with the much more obscure (at present) 'The Hair' the Arctic Monkeys really re-kindled my love of contemporary music. Just hope they get around to doing a gig at our mutually favourite football team's ground, Sheffield Wednesday @ Hillsborough.

The place needs some good karma after years of decline on and off the pitch; massive debts, an absurd turnover of managers (10 in 10 years), let alone the haunting memories of the tragic deaths of 96 Liverpool fans (which seems just like yesterday).

We shouldn't forget the tragedy of that day and the incompetence that lead to the needless deaths of so many, but I do believe our ground needs a cathartic cleansing to redress the balance/karma. Anyway, I digress ...

One day, maybe - when we're in the Premiership? If so, I won't hold my breath ...

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Arctic Monkeys are pleased to announce that their new album entitled ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare’, will be released on Monday 23rd April.

The track listing will be:
01. Brianstorm
02. Teddy Picker
03. D is for Dangerous
04. Balaclava
05. Fluorescent Adolescent
06. Only Ones Who Know
07. Do Me a Favour
08. This House Is a Circus
09. If You Were There, Beware
10. The Bad Thing
11. Old Yellow Bricks
12. 505

The first single, 'Brianstorm' will be released on Monday 16th April.



News - Arctic Monkeys