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Arctic Monkeys: Humbug

19 August 2009 · 18 YEARS

Humbug

Arctic Monkeys

Working with Josh Homme in the Mojave Desert, the group adopted ominous and crawling melodies. The tracks feel claustrophobic, favoring heavy reverb over their signature indie-pop energy.

This project represents a polarizing shift in the band direction. It displays a willingness to embrace a moodier, experimental palette that deviates from their previous work.

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