
6 June 2011 · 16 YEARS
Suck It And See
Arctic Monkeys
Working with James Ford, the band stepped away from their grittier Sheffield roots to embrace a sun-drenched aesthetic. Alex Turner explores more romantic themes here, backed by mid-tempo arrangements that feel fresh yet nostalgic.
This collection captures a pivotal shift in the catalog of the group. By focusing on observational lyrics and a more classic rock sensibility, they successfully moved into a different area of their creative development.