5. ‘R U Mine?’// AM
In 2013, Arctic Monkeys wanted world domination. In 2013, they achieved world domination.
The lead single from AM marked the start of the era that propelled Arctic Monkeys to global superstardom. ‘R U Mine?’Is a 70s inspired riff-heavy guitar track that signified a new period for the Arctic Monkeys’.
The song won video of the year at the NME Music awards and has also featured in the video games Forza Horizon and Guitar Hero Live.
The riffs feel recognisable from the start, making you want to buy an electric guitar yourself and wake up your whole street with noise that would chart on the Richter scale.
Turner’s delivery is macho as he basks in the character of a Teddy Boy. Sleaziness oozes from Turner and sets the tone for the rest of AM: here comes Mr Steal Your Girl.