The Big Mates discuss Avril Lavigne, Stewie Griffin, Duran Duran, and Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin their dissection of the band's follow up to the hugely successful debut by talking about awards ceremonies, the mounting pressure they must have felt, and the attitude going into the creation of the record.

They discuss the writing, rehearsal, and recording of the album, explore the overall themes and sound, and begin their track-by-track analysis, exploring the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

How did the band expand their sound? How do you eat a creme egg? Will Arctic Monkeys take our advice on what to do after their first album? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next week, Monday July 21st, and will continue the deep-dive into Favourite Worst Nightmare!

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The Big Mates provide insightful and tangential audio commentary for Arctic Monkeys live Reading Festival 2006.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the concert as broadcast on BBC television and radio, and then lovingly stitched together by YouTuber Alex Turner (not that one). They also discuss Reading Festival in general, the festival landscape at the time, and Lucas' attendance at this very show!

Here is the video we watch, if you'd like to watch along:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O_A59PIMt8
Or don't watch along - the episode works fine either way!

Our next episode comes out Monday July 14th and will begin the deep-dive into Favourite Worst Nightmare!

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The Big Mates discuss The 1975, My Chemical Romance, Klaxons, and Who the Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys? by Arctic Monkeys.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep-dive into the career of Arctic Monkeys by exploring what happened in the immediate aftermath of their hugrly successful debut album.

They discuss the EP Who the Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?, exploring each track in turn and offering analysis, opinion, and various tengential thoughts. They then turn their attention to the band's 2006 standalone single, Leave Before the Lights Come On.

They also find time to talk about the NME Awards tour, the departure of bassist Andy Nicholson, and his replacement, Nick O'Malley.

What is in Red Bull? What is at arcticmonkeys.com? Is 5 more than 4? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next week, Monday July 7th, and will feature commentary for Arctic Monkeys' performance at Reading Festival 2006.

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