{"product_id":"iconic-albums-arctic-monkeys-am-9798289450029","title":"Iconic Albums - Arctic Monkeys - AM","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Criticism - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic Albums: Arctic Monkeys - AM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Richard Ward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003ci\u003eAM\u003c\/i\u003e dropped in 2013, it didn't just redefine Arctic Monkeys-it reshaped the very idea of what a modern rock album could be. Fusing hip-hop beats, desert rock swagger, and late-night noir vibes, \u003ci\u003eAM\u003c\/i\u003e became an instant cultural touchstone. But how did four lads from Sheffield evolve into leather-jacketed icons with a sound that seduced the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this definitive deep-dive, music historian Richard Ward traces the full story of \u003ci\u003eAM\u003c\/i\u003e-from the band's post-Libertines beginnings and early stardom to their radical reinvention as transatlantic rock stars. With 35 rich, narrative-driven chapters, this book explores the album's creation, sonic identity, lyrical themes, and lasting cultural legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery track gets its due, from the seductive slow burn of \u003ci\u003eDo I Wanna Know?\u003c\/i\u003e to the poetic punch of \u003ci\u003eI Wanna Be Yours\u003c\/i\u003e. Alongside detailed song analyses, Ward explores the influence of Josh Homme, the band's American relocation, and the emergence of Alex Turner's lounge-lizard persona that would blossom on \u003ci\u003eTranquility Base Hotel \u0026amp; Casino\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than just a celebration of a classic album-it's an exploration of transformation, ambition, and the seductive pull of sound and image in the 21st century. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering \u003ci\u003eAM\u003c\/i\u003e for the first time, this book offers new insight into one of the most important rock records of the last two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the world of \u003ci\u003eAM\u003c\/i\u003e-where the volume is low, the meaning is high, and the night never ends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47594864640151,"sku":"9798289450029","price":1459.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798289450029.webp?v=1774987511","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/iconic-albums-arctic-monkeys-am-9798289450029","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}