Suck It and See by Arctic Monkeys - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

Returning home after their Josh Homme-directed voyage into the desert, Arctic Monkeys get back to basics on their fourth album, Suck It and See. The journey is figurative: Suck It was recorded not in Sheffield, but in Los Angeles, with their longtime producer James Ford, who conjures a sound not unlike the one he captured on the band’s 2007 sophomore set Your Favourite Worst Nightmare. Homme may be gone but he’s not forgotten, not when the group regularly trades in fuzztones and heavy-booted stomps, accentuating their choruses with single-note guitar runs lifted from the Pixies. Ultimately, all these thick tones provide color on a set of songs trimmed of fatty excess and reliant on sturdy melodicism, arriving via the guitar hooks and sung melodies. Naturally, in a setting without frills, Alex Turner's lyrics are also pushed to the forefront, more so than they were on Humbug, and he shows no signs of slack, still displaying an uncanny ear for conversational rhythms and quick-witted puns. If Suck It and See is missing anything, it’s a powerhouse single. “Brick by Brick” contains a crushing riff and “Don’t Sit Down Because I Moved Your Chair” pulses with an insinuating menace, but neither are knockouts, they’re growers that get stronger with repeated spins. And in that sense, they’re quite representative of the album as a whole: Suck It and See may be at the opposite end of the spectrum from Humbug -- it’s concentrated and purposeful where its predecessor sprawled -- yet it still demands attention from the listener, delivering its rewards according to just how much time you’re willing to devote. [Suck It and See was also released on LP.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. She's Thunderstorms

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

2. Black Treacle

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

3. Brick By Brick

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

4. The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

5. Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

6. Library Pictures

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

7. All My Own Stunts

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

8. Reckless Serenade

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

9. Piledriver Waltz

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

10. Love is a Laserquest

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

11. Suck It and See

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

12. That's Where You're Wrong

by Arctic Monkeys

Primary Artist: Arctic Monkeys; Main Performer
Composer: Arctic Monkeys; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner; Composer
Mixing: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: James Ford; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1417x1417 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Alternative, Indie Rock, Rock, Adult Alternative, Brit Rock

Label

Domino Recording Co

Music Distribution Service

Domino Record Co Ltd [UK]

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 5, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

801390030062