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Arctic Monkeys' 'Suck It and See' Album Censored in American Retail Chains

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In a recent interview with Xfm, Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders and Alex Turner spoke of how their upcoming fourth release, 'Suck it and See,' has not "traveled very well" in the United States due to the album's slightly provocative cover. Though, as seen below, there really isn't much to the cover other than the black letters centered upon an off-white background.

According to Exclaim, the band are getting the censorship treatment from stateside grocery stores. Turner isn't naming names, though. "They think it is rude, disrespectful they're putting a sticker over it in America in certain stores, big ones," the singer told Xfm.

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But unlike the topless lady on the cover of the Pixies' 'Surfer Rosa' and the interesting WalMart-mandated name change of Nirvana's 'In Utero' single 'Rape Me' to 'Waif Me,' Arctic Monkeys might be the first band to gain a censorship sticker for a non-offensive word.

The British indie rockers are currently on tour throughout Europe and North America in support of 'Suck it and See' (available June 7 via Domino). Hopefully the boys will get this all sorted out in time for the release. Are you offended by the album cover?

Watch Arctic Monkeys' Video for 'Brick by Brick'

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hawkeye

For those who are claiming this band is crap, you are so incredibly wrong. Their first album was the fastest selling album in the UK ever the year it was released, and their last 3 albums have all been amazing. They have changed their sound consistently, and any person who actually knew of Arctic Monkeys would understand that the song "Brick by Brick" is just a simple, fun song for them, and is not supposed to be a showcase of their talent.

As for the censorship, this is ridiculous. I've seen far worse that wasn't censored. All the people who are afraid of the children seeing something like this are overprotective and need to wake up the real world. Eventually your kid is going to realize that there is such a thing called "sex" in this world.

And by the way, the title isn't supposed to be suggestive in the first place. It's been taken the wrong way in America.

June 12 2011 at 11:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
james

This band is the best band of the 21st century, i mean just listen to No buses or Too much to ask.

June 02 2011 at 9:17 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
harolddundee

Its meant to sound dirty and it is.All for publicity.

June 02 2011 at 3:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
fmeyer11

try inoffensive instead of non-offensive, literacy is a good thing

June 02 2011 at 1:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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jmenuis

Correct grammar is a good thing. "try" should be capitalized being the first word of a sentence. The comma after "non-offensive" is misused. "literacy is a good thing" should be a separate sentence with the first word capitalized. You get a D in grammar. Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. (The English teacher)

June 02 2011 at 10:36 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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Kyle Morley

so much win^

June 03 2011 at 6:39 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down
footearowl

I have a dirty mouth when talking often but always in proper company, however such a title sounds vulgar and our youth already have enough to take their minds to the gutter!! There's no need to add yet another tidbit of suggestionism to an out of control list of so-called music, videos and movies in general!! I have to be very careful when renting a movie or going to the theatre with my young daughter because things are so full of suggestive and or outright vulgar behaviors and words that without warning, the stuff pops right up on the screen and it's too late to take it back! Things have gotten way out of control for exposure and it's the minds and developement of young and old alike that are affected in very negative ways!!!

June 02 2011 at 1:38 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
sethjj1975

"Suck it and see or get the hell out" - Best line from the movie Jawbreaker :) This is the most ridiculous instance of censorship I've seen. Get some real problems and stop wasting your time with this BS.

June 02 2011 at 1:16 PM Report abuse -4 rate up rate down Reply
Anne

Sounds like a commercial for some kind of candy with a surprise center to me.

June 02 2011 at 1:04 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Bill

A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF SOME PIMPLY FACED JUVENILES TRYING TO BE NOTICED. GUYS....YOU WILL STILL NEED TALENT TO MAKE IT SO DON'T GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOBS.

June 02 2011 at 12:47 PM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
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Michellelelelele

I noticed you have Regan as your Icon. LOL

June 03 2011 at 2:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
50 Million

never heard of these monkeys

June 02 2011 at 12:36 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
dumasjohnj

Fact: Anyone who understands the inference already is not innocent of the meaning.

Puritanically hiding the inference does not protect anyone who already understands the basic subject.

So, only a sick need to control others and hide from what you already know, because your mind was controlled by equally puritanical control freaks is driving this need to repress.

June 02 2011 at 12:33 PM Report abuse +7 rate up rate down Reply