"Pretty Visitors" | |
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Song by Arctic Monkeys | |
from the album Humbug | |
Released | 19 August 2009 |
Length | 3:40 |
Label | Domino |
Composer(s) |
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Lyricist(s) | Alex Turner |
Producer(s) | Josh Homme |
"Pretty Visitors" is a song by British band Arctic Monkeys, featured as the ninth song off of their 2009 album Humbug. It is noted for its organ intro and rapid-fire drums, as well as its enigmatic and quick-spoken lyrics. It was debuted on the Australia and New Zealand legs of the Humbug tour, where lead singer Alex Turner would play a Vox Super Continental Organ; [1] these keyboard duties were then handed down to touring musician John Ashton for the remainder of the tour. The song has become a fan favorite and is frequently played during live performances. The song was originally intended to be the 3rd and final single released for the album, however was switched out for " My Propeller" shortly before release. [2] [3]