Arctic Monkeys fans gobsmacked as they discover who’s on front cover of iconic album

The British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys’ debut studio album, Whatever People Say I Am, features absolute bangers like Mardy Bum and I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor.

It was released on January 23, 2006, through Domino Recording Company. The album is regarded as one of its most famous and significant works of art. It established Arctic Monkeys as one of the most influential bands of the twenty-first century by breaking a number of records.

The Sheffield band, fronted by Alex Turner, picked the title Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not because of a line from the 1958 novel Saturday Night and Sunday Morning by Alan Sillitoe. It reflects the themes of rebellion, nightlife, and working-class culture.

When it was released, the album received a lot of critical acclaim. Critics praised its energetic sound, relatable storytelling, and the band’s raw DIY ethos. It was also noted for Alex Turner’s sharp lyricism, which captured the voice of the generation. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in UK chart history at the time, moving over 360, 000 copies in its first week.

But despite its fame and widespread success, there’s something people are only just realising about 2006 Mercury Prize winner. And that’s who’s actually on the front of the album cover!

On X, people shared some entertaining trivia to mark the 16th anniversary of the Arctic Monkeys album. One eagle-eyed fan cracked the case, posting: “Just found out this bloke is that Sunday league TikTok manager Steve Bracknall lol”.

Bracknall, the fictional persona dreamt up by Chris McClure, is the very same lad gracing the cover of ‘ Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’.

McClure, also known for his role in Day Fever, has amassed a cult-like following on TikTok through his portrayal of “assistant manager of Royal Oak FC” Bracknall.

The Royal Oak FC assistant manager was absolutely stunning to see splashed across the renowned album, including Arctic Monkeys fans. One fan exclaimed: “ASSISTANT MANAGER OF ROYAL OAK FC”!

Another chimed in, “Must only be common knowledge to us Sheffield residents then.” Because I still find it perplexing that Steve Bracknall is just a sketch and that people are only just discovering this is Jon McClure of Reverend and The Makers brother at this time.

Source: Mirror