At the Apollo cover

At the Apollo

Arctic Monkeys · 2008

77 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · psychedelic rock

A high-energy live album capturing the Arctic Monkeys' raw charisma and dynamic stage presence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy live performance vibe
  • crowd-pleasing sing-along moments
  • dynamic shifts in energy
  • for party atmosphere
  • captivating charisma of performers

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, contemplative sounds
  • avoid crowd interaction experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 3, 2008, 'At the Apollo' captures Arctic Monkeys during a pivotal moment in their career, following their breakthrough album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'. This live performance at Manchester's Apollo Theatre showcases their rapid ascent to prominence and reflects their growing confidence as a live act, solidifying their position in the UK rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Strokes· Franz Ferdinand· Tame Impala

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brianstorm 3:02
  • 2 This House Is a Circus 3:13
  • 3 Teddy Picker 3:15
  • 4 I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor 2:52
  • 5 Dancing Shoes 2:50
  • 6 From the Ritz to the Rubble 3:23
  • 7 Fake Tales of San Francisco 2:56
  • 8 When the Sun Goes Down 3:34
  • 9 Nettles 3:09
  • 10 D Is for Dangerous 2:51
  • 11 Leave Before the Lights Come On 3:59
  • 12 Fluorescent Adolescent 3:19
  • 13 Still Take You Home 3:57
  • 14 Da Frame 2R 3:02
  • 15 Plastic Tramp 3:03
  • 16 505 5:04
  • 17 Do Me a Favour 3:28
  • 18 A Certain Romance 6:16
  • 19 The View From the Afternoon 3:43
  • 20 If You Were There, Beware 5:17
  • 21 Balaclava 2:39
  • 22 Bad Woman 2:56

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