Humbug

by Arctic Monkeys

Humbug cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 August 2009
  • Label: Domino
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 39:15
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 32 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, 'Humbug' marked a darker, heavier turn for the Arctic Monkeys. The album trades fast-paced indie riffs for sludgy, psychedelic grooves and cryptic lyrics. It was a pivotal evolution in Alex Turner's songwriting.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic, desert, atmospheric, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. My Propeller (3:25)
  2. Crying Lightning (3:44)
  3. Dangerous Animals (3:30)
  4. Secret Door (3:43)
  5. Potion Approaching (3:32)
  6. Fire And The Thud (3:57)
  7. Cornerstone (3:17)
  8. Dance Little Liar (4:43)
  9. Pretty Visitors (3:40)
  10. The Jeweller's Hands (5:44)

Credits

  • Matthew Cooper - design
  • Alain Johannes - engineer
  • Justin Smith - engineer [assistant]
  • Geoff Barradale - management
  • Ian McAndrew - management
  • Howie Weinberg - mastered by
  • Chris Potter - mastered by [vinyl]
  • Rich Costey - mixed by
  • Arctic Monkeys - music by, Primary Artist
  • Guy Aroch - photography by [cover and booklet]
  • James Ford - producer
  • Josh Homme - producer
  • Alex Turner - words by
  • John Ashton - Backing Vocals, Keyboards [Keys]
  • Claudius Mittendorfer - Engineer [Additional]
  • Alison Mosshart - Vocals [Additional]

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