Global InformationSuck It and See information
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| Studio album by Arctic Monkeys | ||||
| Released | 6 June 2011 | |||
| Recorded | January–February 2011 | |||
| Studio | Sound City, Los Angeles | |||
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| Length | 40:04 | |||
| Label | Domino | |||
| Producer | James Ford | |||
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Suck It and See is the fourth studio album by English rock band Arctic Monkeys, released on 6 June 2011 by Domino Recording Company. The album's songs were written by frontman Alex Turner in 2010 on an acoustic guitar in his, at the time, Brooklyn home. It was produced in Los Angeles at Sound City Studios by the band's longtime collaborator James Ford in early 2011, using mostly live takes opposed to overdubbing. The album's title, a British phrase meaning "give it a try", was viewed as provocative in the United States due to being misinterpreted as referencing fellatio, and was subsequently censored in some locations. The artwork features the album title in black over a cream colored background.
Musically, Suck It and See represents a departure for the band following the darker sound of its predecessor Humbug (2009), instead featuring a lighter guitar pop and psychedelic pop sound. It draws influences from post-punk, country music, surf rock, and glam rock. Its lyrical content features themes of romance, heartbreak, ageing, and loneliness, as well as several references to films and British colloquialisms.
Suck It and See received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many calling it an improvement over its predecessor. Critics generally complimented the band's stylistic shift, although opinion varied on Turner's lyrics. It became the band's fourth consecutive number-one debut in the UK, having been certified platinum in the country, and its second top 15 album in the US. Upon release, the album was promoted by the singles "Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair", "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala", "Black Treacle", and its title track, as well as a global tour and several television appearances.