Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare (CD 2007)

Yes, it is simple, but the best things generally are. Just look back through musical history and you will find the path littered with huge names, names that have stood the test of time, all of whom were accused of producing simple, talentless music.

But, please don't mistake simple for easy. Simple, is surprisingly difficult to pull off. I could list songs that sounded so simple at the time that so many others said, "I could've done that..." But, the truth is, they didn't. The Artic Monkeys have done it; thay make simple music that is good. Very good.

I'm not saying this will stand the test of time, but it has a chance.

If anything, this album is more consistent than their first. Their first had a few great songs that demonstrated promise, but it had its fair share of duffers; this one, however, is strong throughout, with only one song that disappointed me.

I am a pessimist, and English to boot, and as such crave and expect disappointment. I was wrong. I like this; I like this a lot. I like it because it is so very, very dynamic and its sound is so generous with the usual dose of humour and pop culture sprinkled into the lyrics.

Most of all, though, I like it because too often huge success damages artists; they start to take themselves too seriously. No one can accuse the Artic Monkeys of taking themselves too seriously; the fun they had producing this album shines through. Songs like Brainstorm, D is For Dangerous , Balaclava, Flurescent Adolescent, If you were there, Beware and 505 are my personal favourites. Enjoy.

To get straight to the point - this album is average. Simple as.

This Album is in no way as good as the debut album.

The first five songs are the only ones worth listening to without having to endure any garbage. After the first five songs, the tracks are poor.

Its probably good that the best songs on the album are clustered together at the beginning of the album.

If i were new to Arctic Monkeys, i would purchase the first album and then decide whether to get this one or not . . . but the choice is yours.

brilliant album best this year by a mile!
probably the easiest listening album for years
every track is enjoyable and i cant keep it off
me car sterio. great album, great band, great future

A more than acceptable follow up to the fantastic debut album, but not a patch on it.

Has a couple of fantastic tracks like Teddy Picker & Fluorescent Adolescent but the other tracks don't live up to the high standard of those on 'Whatever people say I am...'

Still a good album though & well worth having if you liked the first one!

This album is absolutely supurb. I always worry when a band release their second album as they normally are never as good the debut, but the monkies have surpassed my expectations with their latest release. It is my album of the year. You will not be disappointed.

I think this is a great album with lots of promising singles, however i think it is a little over-rated and the media got a little too worked up over it before its release. I decided to buy it because i already have thier previous CD which was awesome (hence the award for best album of the year) and have heard two good songs from this new album. Watch out for Old Yellow Bricks and Flourescent Adolescent, they are definite No.1's for sure.

already had this cd and scratched it beyond playing it! what can i say? im an arctic monkeys fan, so great cd. best album overall imo was their first, but this one and their latest have some awsome tracks on aswell. if you like this sort of stuff youll love this! go see the live, theyre great!!

Arrived extremely quickly even with the postal strikes. The CD and case are in perfect condition. Thanks very much.

its an amazing album,
but everything artic monkeys does it fantastic.
this album is a great buy. (:

I lost it sometime ago i wanted it again, I like it a lot that is why i wanted it my collection again, its a good album not as good as the first but still up there and not a bad 2nd album

I love the sound that Arctic Monkeys have, it's so unlike anything I've listened to before. I honestly don't dislike anything about Favourite Worst Nightmare, which is why it earns 5/5. I originally bought this album on iTunes but I love these guys so much I just had to get a hard copy as well.

Fantastic follow up album from the Arctic Monkeys. Slightly harder than the first album but the lyrics are just as quirky

this album is very much on par with the first album; 'whatever people say i am, that's what i'm not'. a lot of catchy riffs and some good lyrics to accompany it.

This is a great album, and i would like to say a big thank you to the seller, the cd was in quality condition, a credit to yourself for your honesty. much appreciated! quality cd, quality band, quality music!!!

Arctic Monkeys are back with their 2nd album, Favourite Worst Nightmare.. and what an album it is! The tracks are astonishing right from 'Brianstorm' to '505', This is a must buy for any Arctics fan! The style has slighty changed from their groundbreaking first album, 'Whatever People Say I Am, Thats What I Am Not', however it doesnt effect the bands performance and their ability to make this album another masterpiece. 5/5

I loooove this album, fantastic songs, i bought it after going to se the DVD preview of the monkeys at the, o2 and remembered how good they are!!excellent driving music!

I have always liked the Arctic Monkeys and finally decided to buy the album, first stop, ebay I always look there for anything I'm looking for - the seller was great, the item was as described and was speedily despatched - I'm very pleased - will definately look again at this seller when next looking for a CD, thank you

I like this album its just not as good as 'What ever people say I am that's what im not.'
But this is worth buying.

OK, I'm getting on 51 and find it harder than when I was younger to find new artists. I came late to the Arctic Monkeys and thought their first album was brilliant - a great combination of youthful aggression and energy, rawness and bite, clever, humorous lyrics and they clearly don't take themselves over-seriously, which I liked.

The reviews of the second album said it was more polished and mature. I would say, on the first few plays, that it's in a very similar vein to the first. For example, the energy and aggression of the start of the opening track is just really special. There are some absolutely outstanding tracks on this album, the equal or better of the best ones on album 1, but also the odd below par one, which I could not accuse album 1 of having.

Album 3 will be the big test for the Arctic Monkeys. Where will it go - more of the same, radical change or what?

But for now, if you like the singles you've heard or the first album this one will be a few quid you definitely won't regret spending! Enjoy it!

I actually bought this for my daughter who is a big fan. She is always playing it so it must be good

Everyone must own this album, the main thing which attracts me to the monkeys, is the fact i'm from near sheffield so i can relate and i love the northern slang used through-out Turners lyrics. But of course anyone can enjoy and relate to Alex Turners lyrics and story telling through-out a Arctic Monkeys song.

This is a class album, i'm not saying it's the perfect album because it's not, but it does have perfect songs, like; BrainStorm, Fluorescent Adolescent, Old Yellow Bricks and 505. I am still quite unsure as to which of there albums i like best, so i feel it's best to own both, depending on which i favour to listen to.

Also if you love this a you'd be a fool not to check out The Last Shadow Puppets.

As much as I liked their debut album this follow up was very disappointing, nothing new or different and basically the same tunes with slightly different lyrics.

Great album, every track is amazing!!! A recommended buy to anybody who like the Monkeys or just good music!!!!!