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Album versus Album: Arctic Monkeys

By: Kim Regala, SFU Student    AM (2013) Electric guitars, heavy drumming, and Alex Turner’s mesmerizing vocals — Arctic Monkeys had all of the ingredients to create one of their most flawless albums, AM. Almost every song is arguably a hit: from “Do I Wanna Know?”, which features a memorable guitar riff, all the way down to the more affectionate sound of “I Wanna Be Yours.” The album is a cohesive collection with a clear rock-and-roll influence, blending just the right amount of headbangers and slow ballads. Without a doubt, AM is one of the most recognizable albums to date…

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