Arctic Monkeys #24 - The most frustrating type

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Op zondag 2 augustus 2009 22:29 schreef belsen het volgende:
Ow, dat nieuwe album moet al binnen drie weken in de winkel liggen.

Ik moet zeggen dat ik moet toegeven dat AM het wéér geflikt heeft, ze weten weer te verbazen met een verrassend album. Erg knap.

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 02:31 schreef Aisumasen het volgende:
"Potion Approaching" is de nieuwe titel van Go-Kart .

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Op zondag 2 augustus 2009 21:25 schreef Aisumasen het volgende:
Vraag me trouwens af of "Crying Lightning" wel een fysieke single-release gaat krijgen. De CD-single is al een tijdje geschrapt in de lijsten, en hij komt al over minder dan 2 weken uit.

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Op zondag 2 augustus 2009 21:25 schreef Aisumasen het volgende:
Vraag me trouwens af of "Crying Lightning" wel een fysieke single-release gaat krijgen. De CD-single is al een tijdje geschrapt in de lijsten, en hij komt al over minder dan 2 weken uit.

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 02:25 schreef Merkie het volgende:
Dangerous Animals en Potion Approaching vind ik om de redenen die jij aandraagt ook erg goed. De akoestische versie van Fire And The Thud kan mij echter totaal niet bekoren, vind het zelfs ronduit saai . De albumversie vind ik veel beter.

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 12:59 schreef JeroenV het volgende:
Ik geef het album nu een eerste luisterbeurt. Reactie volgt

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 13:15 schreef Xrenity het volgende:

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Haha, zelfde hier
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Pro-tip: Luister hem echt, het is geen album dat je aan kan zetten en vervolgens iets anders kan gaan doen.

Één keer echt luisteren

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 10:33 schreef belsen het volgende:

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In Engeland loopt de singleverkoop nog best goed, omdat ze daar wel fatsoenlijke prijzen vragen.

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 11:22 schreef conobram het volgende:
Waar is mijn TVP gebleven? Trouwens, Aisumasen, de bonus-tracks staan nog niet in de OP

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Crying Lightning Release Announcement

Arctic Monkeys release new single 'Crying Lightning' on Monday 17th August 2009. The single shall be available in 3 different formats, 7", 10" and MP3 Digital Download.

'Crying Lightning' will be the first single released through Oxfam's network of charity shops in 25 years. Proceeds will go to help the charity's lifesaving work around the world.

The limited-edition 7", which features a cover of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 'Red Right Hand', will be available in every one of Oxfam's 700 high street shops. Each single will include a download code allowing fans to get an MP3 version of the songs for free. There will also be a 10" release featuring B-sides 'Red Right Hand' and a new track 'I Haven't Got My Strange'. The 7" and 10" will be available to pre-order in the online store here.

Tracklistings for each format is shown below:

7"
A: Crying Lightning
B: Red Right Hand

10"
A: Crying Lightning
B: Red Right Hand
B: I Haven't Got My Strange

MP3 Digital Download
1. Crying Lightning
2. Red Right Hand
3. I Haven't Got My Strange

http://www.arcticmonkeys.com/news.php?id=339

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Arctic Monkeys to release new single through Oxfam

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Arctic Monkeys will release their new single "Crying Lightning" through Oxfam shops, with proceeds going to help the charity's work around the world, Oxfam said on Tuesday.

The limited-edition 7," the first single from their new album "Humbug," goes on sale at Oxfam's 700 charity shops on August 17. It marks the first time Oxfam shops have sold a new release single for 25 years.

The 'Crying Lightning' 7" features a cover of the Nick Cave classic "Red Right Hand" as a B-side. Each single will cost 2.99 pounds ($5.01) and come with a download code allowing fans to get an MP3 version of the songs for free.

Domino Records and Arctic Monkeys urged fans to bring any unwanted albums or singles to their local Oxfam shop when they pick up a copy of their single.

Oxfam shops sell around 6 million pounds ($10 million) worth of music each year, enough to fund its projects in Indonesia for a year, buy 187,000 emergency shelters, or provide safe water for 8 million people.

Oxfam has also been involved in music festivals such as Glastonbury and Live8 as well as its own festival Oxjam, which has featured more than 36,000 musicians including Jarvis Cocker, Fatboy Slim and Hot Chip.

"Humbug" goes on sale on August 24 and Arctic Monkeys are set to headline the Reading and Leeds festivals on August 28 and 29.

There will also be a 10" release, available in record stores, featuring B-sides 'Red Right Hand' and a new original song 'I Haven't Got My Strange'.

http://www.reuters.com/ar(...)dUSTRE57232G20090803

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 20:31 schreef MOETIG het volgende:
ik lees het precies op tijd!

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 18:34 schreef maan. het volgende:

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 20:41 schreef Aisumasen het volgende:
Oh fuck . Tijdens Lowlands... Motherfu...

edit: Oh, helemaal niet tijdens Lowlands. Hoe komen we aan kaarten?

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 20:41 schreef Merkie het volgende:
Live optreden van AM voor Radio 1 dus.

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 20:45 schreef Merkie het volgende:
17 augustus.

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 20:46 schreef Merkie het volgende:

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Dat!

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 20:47 schreef Aisumasen het volgende:
Speciale sessie voor BBC Radio 1 op 17 augustus in Maida Vale, Londen. Het wordt vastgelegd op video. Waarschijnlijk enkel voor prijswinnaars en pers.

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Op maandag 3 augustus 2009 22:59 schreef febster het volgende:
Aisumasen hoe groot acht jij de kans op een AM EP?

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Setlist:

Pretty Visitors
This House Is A Circus
Brianstorm
Still Take You Home
Da Frame 2R
Dangerous Animals
Crying Lightning
Fluorescent Adolescent
Cornerstone
The View From The Afternoon
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Leave Before The Lights Come On
Potion Approaching
If You Were There, Beware
Red Right Hand
My Propeller
Only Ones Who Know
Do Me A Favour
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Secret Door
505

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:00 schreef Griebus het volgende:
Ik denk dat ik de cd maar gewoon bestel en de rest maar als download via itunes oid.
Die japanse versie is mij te duur en als ik het album via itunes koop heb je er wel Sketchead bij maar dan mis ik toch die tastbare cd

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:01 schreef Aisumasen het volgende:
Hehe, P Diddy stond gisterenavond mee te springen bij het optreden in New York.
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Arctic Monkeys 505 Live @ Highline Ballroom NYC 8/3/09

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:01 schreef Aisumasen het volgende:
Hehe, P Diddy stond gisterenavond mee te springen bij het optreden in New York.
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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:12 schreef conobram het volgende:
Gelukkig komen Secret Door en 505 komen nog na Do Me A Favour

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:30 schreef Xrenity het volgende:
Joshe Homme is awesome.

Fuck the haters

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:30 schreef Xrenity het volgende:
Joshe Homme is awesome.

Fuck the haters

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:30 schreef Xrenity het volgende:
Joshe Homme is awesome.

Fuck the haters

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:06 schreef Xrenity het volgende:

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Op cd-wow is ie 10, 12 en 15 euro
http://www.cdwow.nl/search?query=humbug&category=all

Geen idee wat het verschil moet zijn. Bij de Free Record Shop mag je 20 euro neerleggen... Maarja ik moet nog cadeaubonnen opmaken

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 15:07 schreef Griebus het volgende:

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Ligt het aan mij of staat er bij de diverse cd's niet wat het verschil is?

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 15:07 schreef Griebus het volgende:

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Ligt het aan mij of staat er bij de diverse cd's niet wat het verschil is?

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:22 schreef RoW_0 het volgende:
Lol. ik youtube een beetje rond en ik hoor dingen als..

R.I.P. Arctic Monkeys ( 2006-2009 )

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josh homme killed the arctic monkeys that we all loved and cherished. like how bob rock murdered Metallica. SHIT PRODUCERS MAN

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 17:00 schreef belsen het volgende:

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Ach, dit is voor hun de tweede keer geen brave herhalingsoefening en dat is ze te prijzen. Dat zal ze altijd fans kosten, maar voor mij siert dat de band.

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 14:30 schreef Xrenity het volgende:
Joshe Homme is awesome.

Fuck the haters

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 19:36 schreef Merkie het volgende:
Ligt het aan mij of zingt Alex minder in z'n Sheffieldse accent op Humbug?

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 19:58 schreef Merkie het volgende:

Arctic Monkeys Pretty Visitors (pt.1) Live @ Highline Ballroom NYC 8/3/09

Arctic Monkeys Pretty Visitors (pt.2) Live @ Highline Ballroom NYC 8/3/09

Pretty Visitors lijkt me echt geweldig live . Overigens lijken ze er wel weer zin in te hebben, gelukkig maar .

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 20:06 schreef Irien het volgende:

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Ik hoor het ook vond het op Brianstorm FWN ook al minder. Ergens jammer, maar ook volwassen.

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 20:07 schreef Haunter het volgende:

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Bewijst ook maar eens wat voor beest Matt Helders achter z'n drumstel is... damn!

En een groot contrast is dat Amerikaanse publiek... wat een suf en tam publiek is dat ook

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 17:00 schreef belsen het volgende:

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Ach, dit is voor hun de tweede keer geen brave herhalingsoefening en dat is ze te prijzen. Dat zal ze altijd fans kosten, maar voor mij siert dat de band.

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 20:11 schreef Merkie het volgende:
Ach, de meeste mensen kennen de nieuwe nummers nog niet.

Trouwens ook tof dat ze Da Frame 2R nog spelen, dat nummer is echt enorm ondergewaardeerd in mijn ogen. Staat in mijn top 5 AM-nummertjes .

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Op dinsdag 4 augustus 2009 22:28 schreef JeroenV het volgende:
Wat voor nummer is Red Right Hand? Staat die op het album?

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Radio 1 Live Performance

Arctic Monkeys are pleased to announce that they will be performing live on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on Monday 17th August 2009. The band shall be playing tracks from their new album 'Humbug' between 7-9pm.

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Vinyl & MP3 Free Coupons

Arctic Monkeys are pleased to announce that vinyl copies of new album 'Humbug' shall come with a coupon to download all tracks as MP3 for free.

The vinyl shall come with a coupon insert with a code for you to redeem the tracks through the Domino Digital Store. As previously reported, vinyl copies of 'Crying Lightning' shall also come with a redeemable coupon for MP3s of the tracks.

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Trading the Overt Snarls for a More Brooding Menace
The band Arctic Monkeys performing at the Highline Ballroom on Monday evening, in their first New York show in two years.



Alex Turner kept asking if everybody was having a good time at the Highline Ballroom on Monday night, and this was slightly suspect behavior. Granted, there was cause for conviviality: he and his band, Arctic Monkeys, were headlining their first New York gig in two years and plugging their coming third album. But Mr. Turner has always been an ambivalent front man, given to a guardedness that borders on detachment. You don’t trust a guy like that with gracious overtures, not even in the midst of a terrific show.

Fortunately, Mr. Turner wasn’t asking for anyone’s trust. The songs he writes for Arctic Monkeys are often awash in wariness and self-reproach, along with insolence and bitter judgment. That much has been constant since 2005, when the band, from Sheffield, England, set off an avalanche of praise with its boisterous and cocksure debut, “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” (Domino).

But certain other things have changed, as this show emphatically showed. The new album, “Humbug” (Domino), due out on Aug. 25, introduces a darker, murkier, weightier Arctic Monkeys, a band moving toward the overlapping realms of maturity and grandiosity. Produced by Josh Homme (of Queens of the Stone Age) and James Ford (of Simian Mobile Disco), it supplants the old spring-loaded snarl with a more brooding strain of aggression. There are twangy guitars and organ drones, more space and more suspense.

If that sounds like a mixed blessing, it wasn’t one at the Highline, where new and old songs alike were feverishly dispatched. “Pretty Visitors,” from “Humbug,” opened the show with a jackhammer blast of guitars and toms — Matt Helders, the drummer, worked hard and fast from the start — and then pulled back to mysterious effect, shifting meters as well as gears.

“Crying Lightning” rode a sludgy bass riff, played by Nick O’Malley; “Potion Approaching” swiveled between a spindly punk riff and a triplet tattoo made nasty with distortion. Of the new tunes only “Cornerstone,” a rueful ballad, fell flat.

Mr. Turner and his mates have claimed Black Sabbath as a recent inspiration, but a truer touchstone might be Nick Cave, whose “Red Right Hand” was the show’s lone cover, tackled with full conviction and proper menace. Mr. Cave’s abstract thrust as a lyricist might account for Mr. Turner’s choices elsewhere on “Humbug.” Like this chorus: “All the pretty visitors/Came and waved their arms, and cast/The shadow of a snake pit on the wall.”

It’s a far cry from “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor,” the band’s first breakout single, which was met here, predictably, with an ecstatic singalong.

Thankfully, some old habits die hard: between inquiries about the crowd’s enjoyment, Mr. Turner teased those seated in an upper balcony. (“Have you tried the carrot cake?”) And during the encore he ended “Secret Door,” another new tune, with this couplet: “Fools on parade/Conduct a singalong.”

Maybe he’s a fool in that image, but what would that make his followers?

The New York Times

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Arctic Monkeys Get Diddy Dancing in New York

Back in March, Diddy announced via Twitter that he loved the Arctic Monkeys so much that he was planning on joining them. On Monday night at New York's Highline Ballroom, he didn't quite make it on stage but seemed content enough dancing in the crowd as the Sheffield four-piece played an intimate show in front of 700 fans. Clearly thrilled at the band's performance, the Bad Boy CEO grooved through their hit single 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor.' And did he.

Fresh from their slot at All Points West, the Arctic Monkeys spent much of their set trying out new material from their forthcoming album 'Humbug.' Although the album, produced in part by Queens of the Stone Age singer Josh Homme, signals a turn into darker, moodier realms, the band turned in a surprisingly muscular performance, airing a total of six fresh cuts including 'My Propeller,' lead single 'Crying Lightning' and a frighteningly heavy version of the Nick Cave's 'Red Right Hand.'

Despite the unfamiliarity of much of the material, the band's rabid following, Diddy included, were euphoric throughout. The biggest cheers of the night, however, were reserved for classics like 'View From the Afternoon' and 'Leave Before the Lights Come On.' The band continues its trek with a Wednesday gig in Boston, and two in Chicago, including Lollapalooza.

Spinner Music

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P Diddy moshes his way through Arctic Monkeys' intimate New York gig
Sheffield band play tiny show in Alex Turner's adopted hometown

P. Diddy took his love for Arctic Monkeys to a new level as he moshed with the fans at the band's intimate gig at the Highline Ballroom in New York last night (August 4).

The rap mogul, who is friends with drummer Matt Helders, hung out with the band in their dressing room prior to their set, before taking his seat on the balcony just after openers Modey Lemon played.

However midway through the main set, Diddy made his way downstairs, followed closely by his security guard, and wove his way through the crowd of fans, some of whom had been in line since early afternoon for the show.

The rapper then remained in the moshpit for 'Cornerstone' - which the band played live for the first time on Saturday (August 1) at All Points West in New Jersey - and 'The View From The Afternoon', before pumping the air with his fists when the band launched into 2005 UK Number One single 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor'.

Meanwhile Arctic Monkeys previewed a selection of tracks from their new album 'Humbug' at the gig, with frontman Alex Turner stressing to the packed crowd, that included Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig and Chris Tomson, that the record is called "'Humbug' with an 'H'".

NME