When Arctic Monkeys dropped Humbug in August 2009, it shocked the indie rock world. Moving away from the rapid-fire, high-energy Sheffield punk of their first two albums, Alex Turner and company delivered a heavy, psychedelic, and desert-baked sound. Produced partly by Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme in Joshua Tree, California, Humbug is now widely considered the band's artistic turning point.
: Alex Turner recalled recording part of "Secret Door" inside the Integratron , a wooden dome built after an alleged night visit from a "being" intended to rejuvenate human cells.
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: A rare moment of melodic clarity and storytelling that remains a fan favorite.
The lead single that perfectly bridged the gap between their old sound and the new, featuring a menacing bassline and abstract imagery. : Alex Turner recalled recording part of "Secret
A departure from the heavy sound, this is a bittersweet, melodic track showing the band’s songwriting maturity.