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Live at the Royal Albert Hall

by Arctic Monkeys

Released: December 04, 2020

Indie rock, garage rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Recording Conflict.

The Album

Released on 4th December 2020, it consists of performances recorded during the band's one-off show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which took place on June 7, 2018. The performance was part of their tour promoting their sixth studio album, "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino." The album consists of 20 live performances covering a good range of the band's discography. "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" is a live album by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys.

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It opens with "Four Out of Five" from…

It opens with "Four Out of Five" from the "Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino" album and ends with "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" from their debut album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not." All proceeds from the album go to the charity "War Child" in an attempt to help raise crucial funds depleted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

This charity is dedicated to helping children affected…

This charity is dedicated to helping children affected by conflict, providing everything from protection to education and advocating for their rights.

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Reception

Fans and critics well received the album for its superb performance and excellent song selection, capturing the essence of the Arctic Monkeys' eclectic style and evolution over the years.

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The Complete Album Story

"Live at the Royal Albert Hall" is a live album by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. Released on 4th December 2020, it consists of performances recorded during the band's one-off show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which took place on June 7, 2018. The performance was part of their tour promoting their sixth studio album, "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino."

The album consists of 20 live performances covering a good range of the band's discography. It opens with "Four Out of Five" from the "Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino" album and ends with "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" from their debut album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not."

All proceeds from the album go to the charity "War Child" in an attempt to help raise crucial funds depleted by the Coronavirus pandemic. This charity is dedicated to helping children affected by conflict, providing everything from protection to education and advocating for their rights.

Fans and critics well received the album for its superb performance and excellent song selection, capturing the essence of the Arctic Monkeys' eclectic style and evolution over the years.