AM Tracklist
Named after the band’s initials, AM is Arctic Monkey’s fifth studio album. Alex Turner said in an interview regarding the title of the album:
I actually stole it from the Velvet Underground, I’ll just confess that now and get it out of the way. The ‘VU’ record, obviously.
Featuring the singles “R U Mine?,” “Do I Wanna Know?,” “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?,” “One for the Road,” “Arabella,” and “Snap Out of It,” the album received widespread critical acclaim. It was nominated for the 2013 Mercury Prize for ‘Best Album,’ hailed the Best Album of 2013 by NME magazine, and featured at number 449 on NME’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
As of December 2017, AM is Arctic Monkeys' most successful album, topping charts in several countries, and reaching top 10 positions in many more. In the United Kingdom, Arctic Monkeys broke a record with AM, becoming the first independent-label band to debut at number one in the UK with their first five albums.
“AM” Q&A
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Translations
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How did the album perform on the Billboard charts?
AM peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200, about three weeks after its initial release, making it the band’s most successful stint on Billboard. The LP stayed on the chart for a band-record 123 weeks.
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What certifications has this album received?
On September 12, 2023, AM was certified 3x platinum by the RIAA.
