The Big Mates discuss Shane Meadows, Stephen Graham, Paddy Considine, and Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue and conclude their discussion of the band's debut album, providing analysis and opinion as they finish up their track-by-track exploration.

They discuss the final tracks of the album and then offer up their thoughts and feelings on the album as a whole, give it a score out of ten, and then explore the enormous success of the album, the critical reaction at the time of release, and how it has stood the test of time.

They also find time to talk about the mid-00s cultural turning point, the future of Arctic Monkeys, and songs from the past that remind them of this album.

What will we make of the album? Do you sing along in an accent? Who is the world’s biggest Ke$ha fan? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next week, Monday June 30th, and will see us discuss the band's 2006 EP, Who the Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?

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The Big Mates discuss Peter Buck, train love, traditional policemen, and Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion of the band's debut album, going track-by-track to provide analysis and opinion.

They also find time to talk about the origins of the post-punk revival scene, the NME's influence on the music scene, and the meanness of 00s culture - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

What is the post-punk revival? What’s the difference between cheeky and evil? How often do we talk about Austin Powers? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next week, Monday June 23rd, and will conclude the deep-dive into Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not!

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The Big Mates discuss concept albums, Chris Tarrant, the alt. rock pipeline, and Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin their dissection of the band's debut album by looking at the writing and recording process, the people who helped them make it, and the musical landscape at the time.

They also find time to talk about the band's 2005 tour, and their first appearance at Reading and Leeds Festival, before starting the track-by-track analysis of the album, exploring the composition, sound, 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!

What is a concept album? What kind of dancefloor are they singing about? Would the band have reached their fifth album if they hadn’t released their first album? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next week, Monday June 16th, and will continue the deep-dive into the band's debut album!

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