Arctic Monkeys — Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, released in 2006, became the fastest-selling debut in UK chart history, shifting over 360,000 copies in its first week. Its breakneck indie rock, at an average tempo 15 BPM faster than the typical debut, captures Sheffield nightlife with razor-sharp wit, outperforming #2 The Velvet Underground & Nico in commercial impact with 5x platinum status. The album’s raw energy surpasses #4 in critical acclaim, earning a Metacritic score of 82.