On their second album, Arctic Monkeys hone their exceptional songwriting talents, capturing exuberant youth in all its Britpop glory. Recorded in East London's Miloco Studios with producers James Ford and Mike Crossey, the album was preceded by the release of 'Brianstorm' in 2007. 'Favourite Worst Nightmare' is the first album with bassist Nick O'Malley, replacing their previous bassist Andy Nicholson, who left the band before the North America tour of the band's debut studio album.