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Beneath the Boardwalk

Arctic Monkeys · 2004

53 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · psychedelic rock

A raw blend of garage rock energy and witty storytelling that captures youthful exuberance and disillusionment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • youthful exuberance and nostalgia
  • witty storytelling for reflection
  • dynamic mix of tempos
  • for casual gatherings
  • short bursts of energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive tracks
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2004, 'Beneath the Boardwalk' serves as a compilation of early demos by the Arctic Monkeys before their debut studio album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'. At this point, the band was still on the cusp of mainstream success, having just started to gain traction in the UK music scene through local performances and online buzz.
Stylistic neighbors
The Strokes· Franz Ferdinand· Tame Impala

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Certain Romance 5:27
  • 2 Bigger Boys and Stolen Sweethearts 2:53
  • 3 Choo Choo 3:09
  • 4 Cigarette Smoke 2:57
  • 5 Dancing Shoes 2:28
  • 6 Fake Tales of San Francisco 3:06
  • 7 Knock a Door Run 4:25
  • 8 Mardy Bum 2:56
  • 9 On the Run From the MI5 1:45
  • 10 Riot Van 2:15
  • 11 Scummy 3:25
  • 12 Still Take You Home 3:12
  • 13 Wavin’ Bye to the Train or the Bus 3:05
  • 14 Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor 2:55
  • 15 Stickin’ to the Floor 1:52
  • 16 Space Invaders 2:45
  • 17 Curtains Closed 2:10
  • 18 Ravey Ravey Ravey Club 2:21

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