Arctic Monkeys Donate Crying Lightning to Charity
by Cozgroove on Aug.04, 2009, under Music
The Arctic Monkeys are to sell a limited edition seven inch vinyl of their latest single “Crying Lightning” at Oxfam 700 charity shops. It’s the first track from their latest album “Humbug” and all proceeds will go to help Oxfam’s charity work around the world.
Charities have been struggling during the recession, as donations have fallen and demand for their help grows all around the world. Many charities now rely on revenue from shops and charity gifts to help those in need. The release of Crying Lightning marks the first time Oxfam shops have sold a new release single for 25 years.
Crying lightning is a really dirty rock gem. It was produced by Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal) and you can sure hear the filthy rock influence on this track, but its not too intrusive. In all its a perfect mix of English indie and American style hard rock.
