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Don"t Believe The Hype

Don"t Believe The Hype

A weekly podcast exploring the discography of Arctic Monkeys - track by track, era by era, brick by brick. Written, hosted and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. https://linktr.ee/arcticmonkeyspodcast

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01:42:27

S3 E4: 'Secret Door'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2024/02/21

This week we're delving into 'Secret Door.' Join us as we uncover the mesmerising Jamie Cook specials, a melody that's nothing short of beautiful plus unveil an interesting theory that adds a new dimension to the song's meaning. We'll explore this theory, connecting the dots between the poetic verses and a storyline that may just change the way you perceive the track. So, whether you're a fan of Jamie Cook's guitar prowess, are captivated by beautiful melodies, or

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02:11:42

S3 E3: 'Dangerous Animals'

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2024/02/14

We're turning our attention to the band's dirtiest track – 'Dangerous Animals.' Get ready for a rhythmic adventure as we explore the powerhouse drumming, meaty bass lines, and lyrics that paint a vivid picture of chasing the elusive and the unattainable. Join us as we dissect the beats and marvel at the sheer brilliance of Matt Helders behind the drum kit. Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms,

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02:11:51

S3 E2: 'Crying Lightning'

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2024/02/07

The year is 2009, the Arctic Monkeys are at the peak of their game, and 'Crying Lightning' is making waves with its desert rock riffs and Alex Turner's poetic lyrics. So, whether you're a long-time admirer of the Arctic Monkeys or just discovering 'Crying Lightning' for the first time, this episode is tailor-made for you. Join us as we dissect the track, explore the evolution of sound, and unveil two new features on the fly! Don't forget to like, follow and review

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02:06:50

S3 E1: 'My Propeller'

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2024/01/31

We're back! Season three takes us to America where the group sought inspiration from the vast, untamed beauty of the desert. The result? A mesmerising experience that pushes the boundaries of creativity. And we're pushing boundaries as well at Don't Believe the Hype Towers with brand new features! Strap yourselves in and have a go on our propeller! (Ew). Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that

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01:06:33

S2 E32: 'A Very Merry Arctics Xmas Part 2' (Video...

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/12/24

The second in a two-part Xmas Special with a missing member but two special Yuletide guests. Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up for our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/arcticpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all our links

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01:06:33

S2 E32: 'A Very Merry Arctics Xmas Part 2'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/12/24

The second in a two-part Xmas Special with a missing member but two special Yuletide guests. Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up for our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/arcticpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all our links

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02:03:20

S2 E31: 'A Very Merry Arctics Xmas Part 1'

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/12/20

The first in a two-part Xmas Special with a missing member but two special Yuletide guests. Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up for our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/arcticpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all our links here:

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02:03:20

S2 E31: 'A Very Merry Arctics Xmas Part 1' (Video...

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/12/20

The first in a two-part Xmas Special with a missing member but two special Yuletide guests. Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up for our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/arcticpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all our links here:

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01:45:16

S2 E30: 'Q&A' (Extended Version)

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/11/22

Q&A discussing both Arctic and non-Arctic-related musical things! Check out our subscriber content where we've got a load more. Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up for our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/arcticpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all our links

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02:20:56

S2 E29: 'Live At The Apollo' Watchalong (Extended...

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/11/15

Just as the band decided to end the era with a live show at Manchester Apollo, we've decided to follow suit. Nah, we're not doing a live show there (yet) but we've done one of our famed watchalongs of the band's first (and to date, only) live DVD. If you're into listening to us watch AM-related stuff whilst we audibly orgasm, check out our subscriber content where we've got a load more. Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps

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02:20:56

S2 E29: 'Live At The Apollo' Watchalong (Extended...

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/11/15

Just as the band decided to end the era with a live show at Manchester Apollo, we've decided to follow suit. Nah, we're not doing a live show there (yet) but we've done one of our famed watchalongs of the band's first (and to date, only) live DVD. If you're into listening to us watch AM-related stuff whilst we audibly orgasm, check out our subscriber content where we've got a load more. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively

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01:00:06

S2 E28: I'm Gonna Form A Covers Band And All #1

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2023/11/08

The era may be over but we've still got plenty to cover. Speaking of covers, in this week's episode we take a look at every cover performed in the band's first two eras. Some belters in here, including one that you may not be familiar with. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here:

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01:01:59

S2 E27: A Few Things We Missed

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/11/01

The era may be over but we've still got plenty to cover. This week Dan has mostly been listening to old XFM interviews pertaining to each album, so here's a selection of stuff we've somehow not mentioned already in the first couple of series. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here:

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01:41:06

S2 E26: WPSIA v FWN

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/10/25

The era may be over but we've still got plenty to cover. This week we begin the necessary process of pitting the album against its generational predecessor. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/arcticpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all our

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01:25:06

A Year Of "The Car"

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/10/21

To celebrate one whole year of the band's seventh studio album, we've recorded this special bonus episode. Have our views on the record changed since release? There's only one way to find out. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon

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01:53:11

S2 E25: Another Variation On A Theme Part 2

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/10/18

And that's a wrap! We've covered every track from the FWN era and now it's time to dot the Is and cross the Ts as we cover anything we've missed over the past few months. In this second part of the wrapups, we reveal our rankings of every track from the era, as well as deciding on our dream FWN live sets. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written

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00:52:12

S2 E24: Another Variation On A Theme Part 1

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/10/11

And that's a wrap! We've covered every track from the FWN era and now it's time to dot the Is and cross the Ts as we cover anything we've missed over the past few months. In the first part of the wrapups, we discuss some key information about the album and, thrillingly, we get to debut a new feature with a jingle to match. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe

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01:21:50

S2 E23: Nettles

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/10/04

Roll up roll up, as it's the last stop on our extensive tour of the FWN era, and we get to end on a track that very much signals the kind of stuff we're going to be getting from Humbug onwards. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon

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00:36:41

S2 E22: The Death Ramps

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/09/27

Part two of a double bill now, and it's your standard instrumental. No messing. Get in, chat about the music and get the fuck out, and that's what we've done. You're welcome. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon

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00:41:27

S2 E21: Bad Woman

Don"t Believe The Hype ·

2023/09/27

Yet another double-bill coming your way this week, and this time round it's a cover that many people might not know is a cover, for good reason. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/arcticpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all our links

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