Arctic Monkeys Humbug giveaway
We like monkeys. But we like Arctic Monkeys more. To celebrate the release of their new album, Humbug, we have a very cool prize-pack featuring a Humbug LP, poster, badges and a 7″ and 10″ for Crying Lightning. Just leave a message under this post saying why you really, really want one.
Prize pack
“Crying Lightning” 7″ (“Red Right Hand” b-side)
“Crying Lightning” 10″ (“Red Right Hand” and “You Haven’t Got My Strange” b-sides)
4 button badge pack
18 x 18 double sided poster
Arctic Monkeys Tour Dates:
09/14/09 San Diego, CA @ Soma
09/15/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
09/16/09 Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
09/18/09 Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom (*FREE Show*)
09/19/09 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox @ Market
09/20/09 Vancouver, BC @ Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park
09/22/09 Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
09/23/09 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
09/25/09 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
09/26/09 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
09/28/09 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
09/29/09 Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
09/30/09 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
10/02/09 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
10/03/09 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
10/04/09 Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
10/05/09 Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Ballroom
Tagged: Arctic Monkeys, Humburg, pop music
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YOU'RE SAYING (21)
Nola D said | 25 August, 2009
I really, really want a prize pack because the Arctic Monkeys saved me from sea otters playing electric keyboards, it was a terrible mess.
Anne said | 25 August, 2009
Why do I really really want this? Because their music makes my car a whole lot more exciting, because they call their guitar player Cookie, because they’re British, because they’re playing at Austin City Limits…and this just might relieve the pain of not being able to go a little, little bit. (Being the Houstonian that I am). Bah, humbug.
Jess Mao said | 25 August, 2009
arctic monkeys are the shizzzz
derent said | 25 August, 2009
because I’m awesome
Rodrigo said | 26 August, 2009
I really, really want one because I haven’t won anything in life, so I reckon that would be a nice start.
Finn said | 26 August, 2009
As a Northern Sea Monkey, I need this prize pack: it will really impress my Sea-Horse friend, Ron.
Jonathan said | 26 August, 2009
because I work in a horrible ad agency, my bike has a flat, my dog left me, my apartment is messy, my skateboard is rusted, my car needs to be moved in the AM, i never win anything, I don’t own a turntable, all my music is on my computer and my hard drive broke, I play WoW, my t-shirts are all in the laundry, and I can’t seem to get up anymore.
And mostly b/c I am so uncool that this would help me immensely.
Gabriel Miller said | 26 August, 2009
Cause I live at the end of the F*ckin world(punta arenas, Chile) and I probably never see them live!
else said | 26 August, 2009
i want this, and i should get it because i’m pointing out that Humbug is misspelled in this post. but it’s funny. but, i should have it. (and i have a collection of arctic monkeys pictures on my computer, if that adds to my chance of winning). (this is unrelated, but lost at e minor as the BEST GIVEAWAYS i’ve seen in my life)!
Jetsettingjoyce said | 26 August, 2009
I want this prize pack because ever since I saw them play ‘Mardy Bum’ at Glastonbury my life has not been the same. That song just brings me back to a particularly crazy time in my life and the fun, sleeplessness and mud of the festival.
Polly said | 26 August, 2009
I really, really want the prize because I’m a really, really poor student who really, really likes to prance around like a mod.
Sam Muller said | 26 August, 2009
For me, the prize pack is not a want or a need but a right. As a junior in high school my life was getting darker with every hour upon realizing that I was not the cool cat my mom had promised so many times before. My social life was in shambles, I was unathletic and the girls found me repulsive. yes, even the freshmen girls. Then one day while looking back into the black abyss of my life I happened to stumble across the Arctic Monkeys online. After listening to a couple of their more popular songs I became a huge fan with a bright new outlook on life. As the days progressed I seemed to have an aura around me wherever I would go. I lost weight, wore trendy clothes, and joined the track team. Within time I became the star of the track team and no longer had any trouble getting the attention of girls though many had trouble getting the attention of me. Without the Artic Monkeys none of this would have been possible, I would still be an overweight unsociable teenager who couldn’t get a girl but now I have it all and with a little push from their new single, “Crying Lightning”, I intend to discover a cure for cancer. That is why it is my right to receive the prize package.
Emmellyn said | 26 August, 2009
Dear God,
Please dont confuse AM with the Beatles.
Lennon is eternally sorry for the bigger than jesus comment im sure.
Love Emmellyn.
kmh said | 26 August, 2009
I live in Poland, so I need Arctic Monkeys to help me fight white polar bears that are ruling the streets of Warsaw. I must stop theirs furry tyrany!
Jason said | 26 August, 2009
Because they’re a good band and I need more music.
stev said | 26 August, 2009
i really really really want this so that when all my friends who have waited for months for the album to be released finally get their copy, i can trump them with my super speet retro vinyl. then i will be the king of the mods!
olek said | 26 August, 2009
guys, i just need this stuff. i’m not only completely broke. thanks to my master thesis that i’m currently writing i’m also a complete nervous wreck… the monkeys will save me!!
Andrew said | 27 August, 2009
Dear Emmellyn,
Just because AM isn’t as known as the Beatles, doesn’t mean it can’t help a kid when he’s down. If that shit is actually true, then bravo!
Lauren Booth said | 27 August, 2009
I promise that if you give me this prize pack, I will spray paint a the Crying lightning Single artwork or the Humbug album artwork onto a wall in a public place and send you a picture of it. That’s right; I will go illegal on the arses of legal people to get this prize from you!
Zolton said | 28 August, 2009
Thanks for the entries guys. Some interesting comments! The winner of the Arctic Monkeys prize pack is … Lauren. Congratulations. Can you please contact us via the contact form:
http://www.lostateminor.com/contact-us/
And then get to it with the camera and the spray paint. 
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Nat said | 25 August, 2009
I want a prize pack please and if I don’t get one I’ll be a cryin’ lightening your way