Mark

It is. She reblogs stuff and I do the original stuff, as I'm the one with Photoshop. :P (and I'm an awesome big brother.)

http://alexturnerobsessed.tumblr.com/post/23313150040/theyre-both-from-leytonstone-you-know http://alexturnerobsessed.tumblr.com/post/23347658514/it-has-taken-me-hours-to-get-this-all-in-the These are two Damon things I did on Tumblr.

That short? Wow, always thought he was a bit taller than that.

Can go two ways though, when you suggest something isn't in your culture. Over here, we pretty much follow whatever America does, so we're feeling the full force of American pop at present. Every now and then, the tide changes though, and soon (hopefully) we'll see another "Cool Britannia" movement. Which the Arctic Monkeys would no doubt thrive in.

Just glad I haven't offended any Americans! :P

I think with Arctic Monkeys though, they don't seem all that bothered about conquering the States. What I like about this recent tour is that from reading interviews, they just seemed to do it because it was a new experience, playing to a crowd that isn't their own, maybe picking up a few extra fans on the way. Bands like Oasis, Coldplay, U2 and Blur have all made conscious decisions to try and take their sound across the pond. It's hit or miss as to whether it comes off, but mostly miss. I don't think the Monkeys have approached America in the same way.

Not being disrespectful, but we don't see America as really having the same history for rock music as Britain. Sure, you've produced some fantastic bands; The White Stripes, Nirvana, the Ramones, Pavement, Foo Fighters etc, but over here you're more known for your rap scene (Public Enemy, NWA, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Tupac, Jay-Z, Kanye, Eminem) which wipes the floor with ours, then there's the soul (Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Temptations, Alicia Keys, Jackson 5) and then there's the pop (Madonna, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Rihanna). That's not even touching on the country music you guys produce; you're like the only country in the world associated with that genre :P Not saying you guys don't like rock music, but I think it's more ingrained in our culture. Brits panic if rock isn't flying high in the charts, I wouldn't imagine the average American would care as much.

Probably because when he stands next to Chris, he looks like a midget.

I think people have become apathetic to rock music in general; bands like Muse, U2, Kings of Leon, The Strokes and Beady Eye have felt the full force of people not caring about their latest release. I think the Arctics have done pretty well in the drought. They've still conjured up a hype (don't believe it though) with recent singles and videos.

Extremely sad. I was brought up with his music, and his brothers and him were brilliant songwriters. He was recently in this British comedy sketch; he also lent backing vocals to the track: I recently discovered this, which I found hilarious, and remembered what a fantastic song Stayin' Alive is: And my all-time fave Bee Gees song...

About 5'7, 5'8. (170cm)

I wouldn't have thought they'd ever crack America. Despite the so-called Americanisation of their sound, they're still so... British. Even by British standards.

More from the last three! Strange News From Another Star Essex Dogs No Distance Left to Run Caramel Battery In Your Leg Jets Sweet Song

I'd like to see him work with someone totally different too. Maybe start a band with Noel Gallagher... As for New Monkeys Vs Old Monkeys... I really don't know. I love both sides to them, I don't think one is more outstanding than the other. Suck It And See's a better album than's given credit for; only two bad songs (Black Treacle, Reckless Serenade).

Same. I'd like to see another Shadow Puppets album, as that's Al's Gorillaz. But then I'd like to see him start his Good the Bad and the Queen... Possibly with Richard Hawley? (This is magnificent.) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2hhfWSUScc]Alex Turner & Richard Hawley: The Only Ones Who Know @ Union Chappel - YouTube[/ame]

YES, quality. Alex albums in order for me: Humbug Submarine Favourite Worst Nightmare = Whatever People Say* Suck it and See Humbug is quality. Has always been, and will always be my favourite. One of my favourite records ever, and Dance Little Liar is the song that I wish I'd written. *I can't pick between those two. Just compared track for track, and Whatever won simply because it has an extra track. Those two are so equally matched for me.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZnzK5eKXyU]Damon Albarn - God Bless John Peel - YouTube[/ame] Makes me cry every time.

Lyrically, he is easily the best of the last ten years.

Only just found this thread. Didn't realise there was an Arctic Monkeys one! Are there many Monkeys fans on Coldplaying?

http://alexturnerobsessed.tumblr.com There's sometimes some decent Blur/Damon stuff, but a lot of Noel, Arctic Monkeys there too. Mostly original. Oh, and Coldplay.

Wow, may see you at Wolves, 5th. I'd like to be the new Damon Albarn for a career, and use funds of that on seeing Damon.

http://alexturnerobsessed.tumblr.com/post/23160581325 From my sister's blog.

Wow! How did you manage that?

The first three were a trilogy, I think the next one will end the current trilogy, and then I think they'll downsize slightly. I hope they don't go on forever. I'd say eight albums is perfect.

What, the albums?