The Arctic Monkeys were at the forefront of the indie rock boom before 2013's AM was released, and the album represented a giant step forward for a band already leading the race. Incorporating all of the band's roots in Hard Rock, Psych and Heavy Metal as well as a vital funk heartbeat, AM is the Arctic Monkeys at the height of their powers– that much is clear in headbangers like "Do I Wanna Know" and "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High."

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