The band has released seven studio albums: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (2006), Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007), Humbug (2009), Suck It and See (2011), AM (2013), Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (2018) and The Car (2022) (the first six of which debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart.
Each of the band's first five singles "I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor", "When the Sun Goes Down", "Leave Before The Lights Come On", "Brianstorm" and "Fluorescent Adolescent" hit the UK Top Five, but their sixth single, "Teddy Picker", only went Top 20 and their seventh single, "Crying Lightning" peaked at #12.
The band's rise to success started in late 2004/early 2005 when demo songs that had been handed out in CD form at gigs found their way onto the internet. These demos rapidly spread among message boards and friends leading to a growing fan base for the band, and were collected on the unofficial Beneath the Boardwalk, which the band recognizes on their website. The band owe much of their success to viral buzz via the Internet, and have eschewed typical 'commercial' channels, including refusing to appear on the UK's (now discontinued) Top Of The Pops music program, which was often seen as a gateway to success.
The band's debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, held the record for the largest first week sales of a debut album in the UK (in its first week, it sold more than the rest of the Top 20 albums combined). The album sold over 360,000 copies in its first week, but lost the title in November 2007 to Leona Lewis's album Spirit.
On 19th June 2006 the band officially announced that founding member and bassist Andy Nicholson had left the band after missing the American leg of their tour due to 'fatigue' and the other band members couldn't stand the constant 'missing his girlfriend syndrome' so they told him to sling his hook. Former Dodgems bassist Nick O'Malley was initially brought in as a stand-in, and played the band's remaining summer commitments. He was then announced as Nicholson's permanent replacement.
The single "Leave Before The Lights Come On" came out on August 14th, but only reached Number 4 on the UK charts, denying the band a third consecutive number 1 single.
Their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not won the 2006 Mercury Prize, was chosen as the best album of year 2006 by Q Magazine, and received a slew of other accolades.
Their second album Favourite Worst Nightmare was released on April 23rd 2007. It was preceded by "Brianstorm", the first single from the album, which was released a week before. Like its predecessor, "Favourite Worst Nightmare" sold more than the rest of the Top 20 combined, and - due to an error on iTunes - every song on the record appeared on the UK Top 200 Singles the next week.
When asked about Favourite Worst Nightmare Turner commented, "We haven't changed that much. It's still about making contact with girls or not making contact with girls".
The band began to write and record demos for the third album in January 2008, Turner said "We had tunes that we'd already been playing on tour so we recorded them. That’s six [songs]. We’re going to take it easy and start practicing over the summer and doing new stuff."
The band premiered new material from the unreleased album during their January 2009 tour of New Zealand, playing small venues in Wellington and Auckland ahead of the Big Day Out festival. Their first show in more than a year was on January 13, 2009 at Wellington's Town Hall. In both cities, the new songs played were "Crying Lightning", "Go-Kart", "Dangerous Animals" and "Pretty Visitors." The full setlist from the Auckland gig is available online. Also played was a cover of the Nick Cave song "Red Right Hand." During their last tour, the band had played new songs "Put Me In A Terror Pocket", "Sandtrap," and "The Fire and The Thud" live.
Lead singer/songwriter Alex Turner started a two-man project with the singer from the Rascals, Miles Kane.
The band is called 'The Last Shadow Puppets'
The Arctic Monkeys band released their album Humbug in August of 2009, preceded by the single "Crying Lightning"
They released their fourth studio album, Suck It And See, on June 6th, 2011.
They released their fifth studio album, AM, on September 9th, 2013.
They released their sixth studio album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, with no preceding single releases, on May 11th, 2018.
They released their seventh studio album, The Car, on October 21st, 2022, preceded by the singles "There'd Better Be a Mirrorball", "Body Paint" and "I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am".
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Brianstorm
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Top marks for not trying
So kind of you to bless us
With your effortlessness
We're grateful and so strangely comforted
And I wonder
Are you putting us under
'Cause we can't take our eyes
Well, see you later, innovator
Some want to kiss, some want to kick you
There's not a net you couldn't slip through
Or at least that's the impression I get
'Cause you're smooth, and you're wet
And she's not aware yet
But she's yours
She'll be saying, "use me
Show me the jacuzzi"
I imagine that it's there on a plate
Your whole rendezvous rate
Means that you'll never be frightened
To make them wait for a while
I doubt it's your style
Not to get what you set
Out to acquire, the eyes are on fire
You are the unforecasted storm
(Brian) calm, collected and commanding
(Top marks for not trying)
You leave the other stories standing
With your renditions and jokes
Bet there's hundreds of blokes
That have wept 'cause you've stolen their
Thunder
Are you putting us under
'Cause we can't take our eyes
Off the t-shirt and ties combination?
Well, see you later, innovator
The lyrics of "Brianstorm" by Arctic Monkeys seem to be an ode to a charismatic and confident person referred to as "Brian." The first verse praises Brian's lack of effort in being effortlessly cool and "smooth." Additionally, the lyrics imply that Brian has a way of turning heads and making people interested in him. The second verse seems to portray Brian as a player, who knows how to charm women and make them fall for him, even if it means putting on a show of lavish experiences like offering to show them a Jacuzzi. Despite the references to Brian being slick and calculated, the song doesn't seem to criticize him but instead implies that he is a force to be reckoned with and commands attention with his presence.
The chorus exhibits the admiration that the singer has for Brian and his ability to make a statement with just a simple T-shirt and tie combination. The song seems to be more about analyzing the qualities that make someone magnetic and alluring rather than casting judgement on the person themselves. The repeated phrases of "top marks for not trying" and "see you later, innovator" highlight the admiration and fascination for Brian's seemingly effortless demeanor.
Line by Line Meaning
Brian
Refers to someone who is cool and confident
Top marks for not trying
Brian is being praised for being so effortless in his coolness
So kind of you to bless us
The singer is being sarcastic, suggesting that Brian thinks he's doing them a favor by existing
With your effortlessness
Brian's effortless demeanor is what makes him cool
We're grateful, so strangely comforted
The artist is suggesting that Brian's coolness makes them feel better about themselves, even though they don't necessarily like him
And I wonder
The singer is curious about something
Are you putting us under
The singer is suggesting that Brian's coolness has some kind of power over them
'Cause we can't take our eyes
The artist and others are captivated by Brian's coolness
Off the t-shirt and ties combination?
Brian's clothing contributes to his coolness
Well, see you later, innovator
The artist is being sarcastic, suggesting that Brian is not actually innovative
Some want to kiss, some want to kick you
Brian elicits different reactions from different people
There's not a net you couldn't slip through
Brian is so slick, he could get out of any situation
Or at least that's the impression I get
The singer is not sure if this is actually true
'Cause you're smooth, and you're wet
Brian is both cool and confident, and possibly a ladies' man
And she's not aware yet
A woman is oblivious to Brian's charms
But she's yours
Brian will likely win her over, because he always gets what he wants
She'll be saying, use me
The woman will be eager to please Brian
Show me the jacuzzi
The woman is interested in having a good time with Brian
I imagine that it's there, on a plate
Brian has probably already planned out how the night will go
You're whole rendezvous rate
Brian is experienced in these types of situations
Means that you'll never be frightened
Brian is never afraid to take risks
To make them wait for a while
Brian likes to keep people waiting, because it makes him seem more desirable
I doubt it's your style
The singer thinks Brian doesn't like to wait himself
Not to get what you set
Brian always gets what he wants
Out to acquire the eyes are on fire
Brian's presence makes people excited and interested
You are the unforecasted storm
Brian is unexpected, but has a powerful impact on people
Hup
Not sure what this means, possibly just an exclamation
Calm, collected and commanding
Brian is always cool and in control
(Top marks for not trying)
The artist is being sarcastic, suggesting that Brian is not actually trying very hard
You leave the other stories standing
Brian is more interesting than anyone else
With your renditions and jokes
Brian is entertaining and funny
Bet there's hundreds of blokes
Many people are jealous of Brian
That have wept 'cause you've stolen their
Brian has taken attention away from other people
Thunder
Refers to people's attention and interest
Are you putting us under
The singer is suggesting that Brian has an influence on people
'Cause we can't take our eyes
People are captivated by Brian's coolness and charisma
Off the t-shirt and ties combination
Brian's clothing contributes to his coolness
Well, see you later, innovator
The singer is being sarcastic, suggesting that Brian is not actually innovative
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Written by: Alex Turner
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Brian
Top marks for not trying
So kind of you to bless us
With your effortlessness
We're grateful and so strangely comforted
And I wonder
Are you putting us under
'Cause we can't take our eyes
Off the t-shirt and ties combination?
Well, see you later, innovator
Some want to kiss, some want to kick you
There's not a net you couldn't slip through
Or at least that's the impression I get
'Cause you're smooth, and you're wet
And she's not aware yet
But she's yours
She'll be saying, "use me
Show me the jacuzzi"
I imagine that it's there on a plate
Your whole rendezvous rate
Means that you'll never be frightened
To make them wait for a while
I doubt it's your style
Not to get what you set
Out to acquire, the eyes are on fire
You are the unforecasted storm
calm, collected and commanding
(Top marks for not trying)
You leave the other stories standing
With your renditions and jokes
Bet there's hundreds of blokes
That have wept 'cause you've stolen their
Thunder
Are you putting us under
'Cause we can't take our eyes
Off the t-shirt and ties combination?
Well, see you later, innovator
@xiaria
THE RANDOM STOCK IMAGES AT BRIAN AND JACUZZI ARE TAKING ME TF OUT
@Futurefighter4900
@@SpoopyKatt you're above this aaron
@donnnut
@@SpoopyKatt hnmmmmnmm
@charlottelouise2208
SAME
@adrianarcos2627
IM DYING OF LAUGHTER HELP IM DYING HAHAHA
@eukyre
dont forget when he says thunder lol
@asb4938
this song makes me wanna do everything really quickly.
@serenaabraham5769
lmaoo yea
@ReeceyBoy_4
Same bro haha
@rendangisnotcrispy1863
As quickly as peter griffin on redbull?