2005 saw the first internet craze surrounding a band of which only a handful of songs could be found online. Their concerts were sold out without a single song ever having been officially released. That all changed overnight when Arctic Monkeys, four lads from Sheffield, were signed to a record label and released their debut album.
That all changed overnight when Arctic Monkeys, four lads from Sheffield, were signed to a record label and released their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not. That all changed overnight when Arctic Monkeys, four lads from Sheffield, were signed to a record deal and released their debut single, I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor. The album eventually shot to number one in the charts, leaving the likes of Robbie Williams and the Sugacubes trailing behind.
What did the Arctic Monkeys have that others didn’t? Many bands have incorporated the sound of days gone by into their music, but the Arctic Monkeys were the first to blend wave-pop, non-indie rock, and – above all – 1970's funk and soul with crashing guitars and vocals reminiscent of a hoarse Johnny Rotten. What’s more, they brought back memories of perfect bass lines, driving drums and long-forgotten guitar solos. They subsequently moved away from this style, adopting a more earthy sound and more sophisticated songs.
Arctic Monkeys - Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Arctic Monkeys - Dancing Shoes
Arctic Monkeys - Fake Tales Of San Francisco
