You Only Call Me When You're High? (official Video) | Arctic Monkeys - Why'd

Released in August 2013 as the third single from their landmark album AM , the music video for "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" is a trippy, cinematic exploration of intoxicated regret. Directed by Nabil Elderkin (known for his work with Frank Ocean and Kanye West), it remains one of the band's most iconic visual works. Key Narrative Details

: The video begins at the 'Howl at the Moon' pub in Hoxton, East London. Frontman Alex Turner is seen drinking with bandmates Matt Helders, Jamie Cook, and Nick O'Malley before venturing out on a solo mission. Released in August 2013 as the third single

: The song "Do I Wanna Know?" can be heard playing in the background of the pub at the start of the video, subtly linking the singles of the AM era. 🎸 Critical Reception Frontman Alex Turner is seen drinking with bandmates

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: Critics noted that both the song and video signaled the band's shift toward "dark and slinky R&B-derived pop" and "stuttering hip hop beats" inspired by artists like Dr. Dre.

: A "wasted" Turner attempts to coordinate a 3:30 AM "booty call" with a girl named Stephanie. As he stumbles through the streets, his hallucinations transform mundane city life into explicit and surreal scenarios.