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Rome wasn’t built in a day, and nor was the Arctic Monkeys’ reputation. Their first gigs were chaotic. Their early demos were rough and ready. But very quickly, they got better, and people began to notice. So what was it that set the Arctic Monkeys apart from their peers in a crowded scene? The answer lies in Alex Turner’s quick wit, and a fly-on-the-wall observational style that would soon become his trademark.