Arctic Monkeys - Crying Lightning Apr 2026

The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 on July 6, 2009, and debuted at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.

The video features the band as giants on a boat in a dark, stormy sea, further leaning into the song's larger-than-life, brooding aesthetic. Arctic Monkeys - Crying Lightning

"Crying Lightning" stands as the dark, psychedelic centerpiece that signaled a massive shift in the sound. Released as the lead single for their third album, Humbug (2009), it marked the moment the band traded their frantic Sheffield indie-rock for something heavier, moodier, and more desert-baked. Production and Sonic Evolution The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 on

While initially divisive for fans of their faster debut work, it has become a staple of their live sets, frequently appearing in major performances like their 2023 Glastonbury headline set . Released as the lead single for their third