Arctic Monkeys • Whatever People Say, That's What I Am Not

B

Oasis. Stereophonics. Manic Street Preachers. The White Stripes. Franz Ferdinand. With so many names to choose from, I still can't help but call the Arctic Monkey's this year's Jet. By no means a bad album, Whatever People Say, That's What I Am Not is like attending a college party while in your 30s. The immaturity is so damned appealing for thirty minutes or so, but after a few listens, it's easy to remember why you couldn't wait to grow up (or, in this case, put on another CD). Still, this is a pretty damned fantastic debut. The raw energy of this album is noteworthy and it will be interesting to see where these guys go next.