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Arctic Monkeys are way more than just a band. They're a band that knows the value of a good video, right? Sure. This time they've got the semi-famous actor/director/writer Richard Ayoade to direct the video for their new single 'Cornerstone'.
At least we think it's the same Richard Ayoade, I mean, how many Richard Ayoades working in the media can there be? Not many, I'd have thought. Before you check out the video I'll bore - or interest - you with some of their forthcoming tour dates, taking in much of the UK. They're also playing Europe before and after, but you'll have to visit their MySpace to find those ones out, buddy!
UK dates:
November:
13 - Liverpool, Echo Arena
14 - Sheffield, Sheffield Arena
16 - Newcastle, Metro
17 - London, Wembley Arena
18 - London, Wembley Arena
20 - Birmingham, NIA
21 - Manchester - MEN Arena
22 - Nottingham, Trent FM Arena
24 - Glasgow, SECC
25 - Belfast, The Odyssey
26 - Dublin, O2
Here's the video, which features Alex Turner in a bright red jumper. Note the classic Terry Wogan microphone pose at 2:30.
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Hahahaha
this is great, I love Alex.
Love it
Lyrically I think this is the best thing they've done. The video is good if you share their sense of humour, which I guess most people don't.
Holy shhhit, a "Letraset" reference
That's probably the last one of those this lifetime.
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It's actually kind of a Frank Zappa song (lyric-wise). I'm close to buying this record. The video is the obvious minimal statement that should be made in this economy. I can't imagine doing a video of this song any other way. good showses
Ayoade
Directed that 'Live at the Apollo' business. God,their fawning for all things retro is fucking annoying.

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