I've been listening this for a couple of days now 'robbo. F**k but it's dark, and menacing!......love it!
With both Josh Homme (QOTSA) and James Ford (LSP) having a hand in producing different parts: Homme, the darker, ominous tracks and Ford the more melodic tracks; I found the album, as a whole, a wonderfully uneven listen. There are only two tracks ('Pretty Visitors' & 'Potion Approaching'), to my mind, that still have the familiar 'old' Arctic Monkeys sound. I will understand if people don't like the lack of both flow and 'pop' tunes..... It does take a bit of listening, to be honest and some may not give it that chance.
My personal favourites are 'Secret Door', 'Conerstone' and 'Dance Little Liar'. All in all, an album that grows with every listen. My advice to everyone get it and persist with it....
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