Favourite Worst Nightmare
by Arctic Monkeys
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Apr 24, 2007
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 617 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 563 out of 617
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 617
  3. Negative: 25 out of 617

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  1. WinnieJ
    May 7, 2007
    5
    I listened all the songs in this album,but really, not as good as people said,maybe it's not my cup of tea or people just overrated.
  2. elmo.
    Aug 12, 2007
    5
    this album is the biggest dissapointment of the year! some where in the last year since their First album the arctic monkeys seem to have forgotten the meaning of the word song because i struggle to find one. the lyrics are quite good but there are no catchy choruses in fact there arent any at all!
  3. DBag
    Apr 20, 2007
    4
    A crushing dissapointment, especially after a very solid debut. This just doesn't have that great vibe that there previous album had. This only has 3 good songs.
  4. ToddW
    Apr 27, 2007
    5
    I'm sorry, I've never understood the hype behind this quaint little British pop band. Did the same PR person who once beheld Oasis as the next Beatles get hired by these guys? The music is fine, the lyrics are O.K., but it's nothing to run to the nearest computer and download. Or pillage music shops as the British youth have done. Anyone who thinks different needs to I'm sorry, I've never understood the hype behind this quaint little British pop band. Did the same PR person who once beheld Oasis as the next Beatles get hired by these guys? The music is fine, the lyrics are O.K., but it's nothing to run to the nearest computer and download. Or pillage music shops as the British youth have done. Anyone who thinks different needs to seriously question their musical acumen. The precious spelling of the album title should alert you to all you need to know about these guys. THEY'RE TRYING TOO HARD! Perhaps if they dial it back a wee bit they'll become almost as good as Oasis. Now that would truly be one's worst nightmare.… Expand
  5. jonb
    May 10, 2007
    4
    so disapointed they have rushed this poor album, it has sold loads but so did Be hear now by oasis
  6. JohnB
    May 6, 2007
    5
    There just isn't a whole lot here to chew on. It seems like there is a formula to this whole album that really makes me question how much time was spent perfecting these songs. By no means is Favourite Worst Nightmare boring, but it feels like some of the songs were just taken from the first album and redone here. When the band moves into new territory, the result is a stripped down There just isn't a whole lot here to chew on. It seems like there is a formula to this whole album that really makes me question how much time was spent perfecting these songs. By no means is Favourite Worst Nightmare boring, but it feels like some of the songs were just taken from the first album and redone here. When the band moves into new territory, the result is a stripped down sound with not a whole lot going on. At just 37 minutes over 12 songs, this is an album of a band that is either running out of fresh ideas or are not bothering to extend themselves enough.… Expand
  7. fmangas
    May 6, 2007
    6
    I'm surprised about the way the press rates this album. Alex Turner has confirmed he is a great lyricist, but the songs are just not good. As you listen to the album you expect it to get better, but it never does, it's just the same plain songs again and again. I still like Brianstorm, Fluorescent Adolescent and Do Me a Favour. Remember: they are the Arctic Monkeys, don't I'm surprised about the way the press rates this album. Alex Turner has confirmed he is a great lyricist, but the songs are just not good. As you listen to the album you expect it to get better, but it never does, it's just the same plain songs again and again. I still like Brianstorm, Fluorescent Adolescent and Do Me a Favour. Remember: they are the Arctic Monkeys, don't believe the hype...… Expand
  8. joep
    May 7, 2007
    4
    overrated.
  9. barryq
    Apr 27, 2007
    5
    I think it is an average effort. The first record was miles better, it had an effortless quality to it. This one feels forced and seems to have lost that fantastic sense of pacing the band had the first time out. Lisening to some songs you feel lost . not knowing where it is headed and not in a good way. There really are few if any stand out songs, and nothing as witty, direct or I think it is an average effort. The first record was miles better, it had an effortless quality to it. This one feels forced and seems to have lost that fantastic sense of pacing the band had the first time out. Lisening to some songs you feel lost . not knowing where it is headed and not in a good way. There really are few if any stand out songs, and nothing as witty, direct or infectious as the first outing. ALSO don't believe the crap about this being heavier, it isn't. It just lacks the light spots the first record had. (The Ritz, Vampires, or clever like Fake tales) Like Arcade Fire the have produced good but I think ultimately fogettable second records.… Expand
  10. NickC
    Apr 30, 2007
    4
    Lame, contrived brit-pop. No one will remember this band in two years. It's a shame that such mediocrity recieves such high praise. Listen to the Bends if you want brit-pop. This shit is BUNK.
  11. Brian
    May 16, 2007
    6
    I really don't get how people think this band is great, oh well. Be Here Now was awesome!
  12. ToddS
    Apr 25, 2007
    4
    How about including some TUNES on your third album, guys? Oasis wrote crap lyrics with great melodies. The Monkeys write great lyrics with crap melodies. Maybe the two bands should merge their strong points. Arctic Oasis anyone?
  13. DuncanT
    Apr 26, 2007
    6
    I really wanted it to be good, but its not! well over-rated and everyone has jumped on the band wagon oblivious to the album not living up to the hype. In my opinion at least!
  14. rjmacready
    Jan 10, 2021
    6
    Another thoroughly underwhelming Arctic Monkeys album; perhaps even a smidgen duller than the first one. I'm afraid I just don't "get" it, despite liking a lot of this "kind" of music (the vocals reminding me of a male Lily Allen probably doesn't help)!

    Definitely not a "favourite" for Yours Truly, but each to their own as always.

Awards & Rankings

32
#32 Best Album of 2007
12
#12 Most Discussed Album of 2007
17
#17 Most Shared Album of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Under The Radar
    60
    Favourite moves forward not one inch from Whatever, which is safe and reliable, but also repetitive. [#17, p.82]
  2. Blender
    60
    In the tradition of thorny newbie bands that get scarily too big (Nirvana, Radiohead, Weezer), they’ve followed their funny, catchy debut with a less funny, less catchy second record to prove how little they trust the good times their music obviously inspires.
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  3. Uncut
    80
    Favourite Worst Nightmare is a near-triumph, a far superior Album #2 than Meat Is Murder, The Libertines, or Second Coming. Yet some doubts nag, partly because of the subject matter. [May 2007, p.84]
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