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ShareArctic Monkeys played “Cornerstone” off their latest album, Humbug last night on Craig Ferguson. Emily Tartanella praised the “gorgeous balladry of ‘Cornerstone’ that feels like pure brilliance.”
Arctic Monkeys - "Cornerstone" (Live on Craig Ferguson) (video)
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