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Favourite Worst Nightmare is the second studio album by the English rock band Arctic Monkeys, released on 23 April 2007 by Domino Recording Company. The album was a critical and commercial success, topping the charts in the UK and Australia, and reaching number seven in the US. It also won the Best British Album award at the 2008 Brit Awards, and was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize. The album features some of the band's most popular songs, such as "Brianstorm", "Fluorescent Adolescent", "Teddy Picker", and "505".

The album's title came from a lyric in the song "D is for Dangerous", which describes a risky relationship with a woman. The band also considered other titles, such as Lesbian Wednesdays, Gordon Brown, or Gary Barlow, but decided to stick with Favourite Worst Nightmare. The album cover art shows a series of illustrations by Juno, Tobias, Anne-Marie Moore, and others, depicting various scenes related to the songs. The cover also features a hidden message in Morse code, which spells out "Don't Believe The Hype".

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The album was recorded in various studios in London and Liverpool, with producers James Ford and Mike Crossey. The band wanted to experiment with different sounds and styles, incorporating elements of post-punk revival, indie rock, garage rock, and even hip hop. The album also showcases the band's improved musicianship and songwriting skills, as well as frontman Alex Turner's witty and mature lyrics. The album received widespread praise from critics, who noted the band's growth and diversity, as well as their ability to create catchy and memorable tunes.

The album was preceded by the release of the lead single "Brianstorm" on 2 April 2007. The song is a fast-paced and energetic rock song, featuring heavy guitar riffs, rapid drumming, and Turner's rapid-fire vocals. The song is about a mysterious man named Brian, who impresses everyone with his charisma and style. The song's title is a pun on the word "brainstorm", implying that Brian is a genius or a madman. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Huse Monfaradi, which shows the band performing in a white room surrounded by various people dressed as Brian.

The second single from the album was "Fluorescent Adolescent" on 9 July 2007. The song is a mid-tempo indie pop song, featuring a catchy guitar riff, a bouncy bass line, and Turner's nostalgic and humorous lyrics. The song is about an older woman who reminisces about her wild youth and regrets settling down for a boring life. The song was inspired by Turner's ex-girlfriend Johanna Bennett, who co-wrote the lyrics with him. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Richard Ayoade, which shows a group of clowns fighting with a gang of youths.

The third and final single from the album was "Teddy Picker" on 3 December 2007. The song is a hard-rocking and sarcastic song, featuring distorted guitar chords, pounding drums, and Turner's cynical and witty lyrics. The song is about the superficiality and futility of fame and celebrity culture. The song's title refers to a claw crane machine that picks up stuffed toys. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Roman Coppola, which shows the band performing in front of a giant teddy picker machine.

Favourite Worst Nightmare is widely regarded as one of the best albums of the 2000s decade, and one of the most influential albums in modern rock music. The album cemented Arctic Monkeys' status as one of the most popular and acclaimed bands in the world, and inspired many other artists to follow their footsteps. The album also marked the beginning of the band's musical evolution, as they would continue to experiment with different genres and sounds in their subsequent albums.

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[Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare Lyrics and Tracklist - Genius]

[Favourite Worst Nightmare - Wikipedia]

[Arctic Monkeys Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007, CD) - Discogs]

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