The New York Times has quoted Marie as "one of the most astute and exciting singer-songwriters working in the world of guitar music, with a laserlike melodic instinct that verges on the primal and lyrics that capture the sweat of real life."
After their debut album, Arctic Monkeys returned with an EP of completely new material, breaking all marketing plans in the progress. It ranges from ultra-aggressive goth noise to the slacker-pop.
While this sophomore release is unmistakably Arctic Monkeys, everything's a little more muscular and aggressive as if some sort of critical mass is achieved through skillful song craft and sharp arrangements until an explosive release of energy.