The difficult third album done on purpose: Humbug slows Arctic Monkeys to a desert crawl under Josh Homme's production, trading wit for atmosphere. "Cornerstone" is Turner's tenderest writing; "Crying Lightning" his most sinister. Fans wanted bangers and got mood — history has ruled in the album's favor.
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