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Arctic Monkeys- "R U Mine?"

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Arctic Monkeys have released a new standalone single and video for the song “R U Mine?”. The track is generally just a fun pop song, but it's actually a memorable and catchy change of pace from the group's last album, Suck It and See.

The video is pretty light as well it features prominently front man Alex Turner and drummer Matt Helders goofing around in a car. Simple as it is there is something entertaining about that simplicity.

“R U Mine?” is available now on iTunes.

Arctic Monkeys- Suck It and See

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On Arctic Monkeys' latest album, the band drains themselves of adrenaline to play a set of songs that go back in time and try to revive a group of dated sounds. The guys play with sunshine pop, garage rock, and even some Queens of the Stone Age-esque riffage make it into the mix. But the problem is, the band's spin on these old school sounds isn't that interesting. For a fan, it may be interesting to see the group do something different, but as someone who isn't a diehard for this group, hearing the 'Monkeys do this isn't any more thrilling than hearing any other group do it.

There are a few tracks here that standout from a songwriting standpoint, but much of this record is about hearing the band play with a bunch of sounds they love, not develop something with a distinct style or personality.

Still, it's better than Beady Eye, I guess.

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