The Big Mates discuss Burt Bacharach, The Zombies, David Bowie, Scott Walker, Belle & Sebastian, Serge Gainsbourg, The Electric Prunes, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, John Barry, Ennio Morricone, Astrud Gilberto, Mel Torme, The Sonics, and The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys by briefly stepping outside of it in order to examine the debut album of a side project Alex Turner formed with Miles Kane.

They discuss how the project came together, the writing and recording of the album, and they explore the overall themes and sound, taking in the compositions, tones, lyrics, meaning, and context - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!

They also look at how the side project was informed by, and goes on to influence the music made by Arctic Monkeys.

How different is this album to Turner's previous work? How tongue in cheek is it? How many strings does a bass guitar have? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next week, Monday August 18th!

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The Big Mates provide exciting and vital audio commentary for Arctic Monkeys at the Apollo.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the 2007 concert as released on DVD in 2008 and talk about the Favourite Worst Nightmare tour in general!

Grab those official DVDs to watch along!
Or don't watch along - the episode works fine either way!

Our next episode comes out Monday August 11th and will see us explore The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets!

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The Big Mates discuss CM Punk, Ennio Morricone, Tommy Lee Jones, and Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue and conclude their discussion of the band's second album, providing analysis and opinion as they finish up their track-by-track exploration.

They discuss the final tracks of the album and then offer up their thoughts and feelings on the album as a whole, give it a score out of ten, and then explore the how the album was received when it came out, and how that perception may have changed over time.

They also find time to talk about the band's tour, their headline set at Glastonbury Festival, and their huge shows at Old Trafford.

Is this Adam’s last episode? What are we teasing? What do you mean you've never seen The Wizard of Oz? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next week, Monday August 4th, and will see us provide commentary for Arctic Monkeys Live at the Apollo!

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