Do I Wanna Know?

A sultry, slow-burn descent into the heavy blues of late-night desire and regret.

Do I Wanna Know? stands as a monumental pillar in the discography of the Sheffield-based rock band Arctic Monkeys, serving as their fourth studio release. It marks a distinct turning point where the group moved away from their earlier, frantic indie-rock anthems toward a slower, heavier, and more atmospheric sound driven by bluesy riffs and sultry basslines. The album is widely celebrated for its mature songwriting, exploring themes of late-night longing, toxic relationships, and the haze of intoxication with a newfound sophistication.

Last updated 2026-09-28 from the source article.

Quick Facts

Artist

Arctic Monkeys

B-side

2013

Released

19 June 2013

Studio

Sage & Sound Recording (Los Angeles, California); Rancho De La Luna (Joshua Tree, California)

Genre

Indie rock
psychedelic rock
stoner rock
blues rock
alternative rock

Label

Domino

Composer

Alex Turner
Jamie Cook
Nick O'Malley
Matt Helders

Lyricist

Alex Turner

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Background

The musical landscape here is defined by a thick, distorted guitar tone that acts as a constant, brooding presence throughout the tracks. This shift signaled to fans that the band was no longer just observing the scene from the sidelines but was fully immersed in the darker, more complex emotions of their characters' lives. The production choices emphasize space and tension, allowing the music to breathe with a hypnotic rhythm that feels both dangerous and irresistible.

Track listing

Download single

No.	Title	Length
1	Do I Wanna Know?	4:33

7-inch single

No.	Title	Length
1	Do I Wanna Know?	4:33
2	2013	2:26

Track listing from the source article.

Did You Know?

The title track features one of the band's most iconic guitar riffs, recorded using a specific technique to achieve its unique, buzzing tone.
James Blake contributed additional production work, bringing his electronic sensibilities to the rock foundation of the album.
The music video for the lead single was directed by Anthony Mandler and features a distinctive visual style that matches the song's moody atmosphere.