Catchy riffs, melodic hooks and some off-beat strums. It's the only way to describe the start of the much-anticipated debut Arctic Monkeys album. One track in, and this band already sound promising.

Unfortunately, the debut CD from the Sheffield sensation is not quite the masterpiece that the media have been screaming at us about. That's not to say it's not good, though – it's very good, in fact. The slightly off-beat rhythm of 'The View From The Afternoon' immediately shows the huge potential of the band, and the slower track 'Mardy Bum' has proven to be a fan favourite with its infectious guitar riffs and strangely catchy melodies.

Not much changes from this in songs like 'Still Take You Home', 'Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured' and 'From Ritz To The Rubble' with their riffs that will instantly lodge themselves in your head. The two singles are still as annoyingly catchy as ever, which, while hyped released tracks often become annoying full stop, adds a bonus to the album.

One thing to note is nineteen year old vocalist/guitarist Alex Turner's ability to write rhyming lyrics without making the mistake so many bands make - sacrificing good lyrics for the sake of rhyme. The music itself is extremely well written, with each instrument fusing perfectly in every song - and the guitar parts are hardly three chord magic.

The most impressive thing about this band is that they've barely just left school, yet they're already writing songs of such great quality. But is it really the most amazing album Britain has ever produced? Well, no. Best debut album of all time? Possibly, but I doubt it. Great album generally? Even without the hype, definitely.