The Car
by Arctic Monkeys
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2022
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  3. Negative: 34 out of 289
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  1. dougiam
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    Took a while to creep up on me, but when it did... it's probably their best album.
  2. frompeaksofblue
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    It certainly won't appeal to the Stone Island football LADS but for my money this is one of, if not the best thing they've ever produced.
    I've been an admirer of the band for years but never crossed over into a real fan but TBHC started to sway me more towards that and this has completely solidified it.
    It's a stunning album that manages to be sad, sexy, muted and grandiose in equal    It certainly won't appeal to the Stone Island football LADS but for my money this is one of, if not the best thing they've ever produced.
    I've been an admirer of the band for years but never crossed over into a real fan but TBHC started to sway me more towards that and this has completely solidified it.
    It's a stunning album that manages to be sad, sexy, muted and grandiose in equal measure.
    It's undoubtedly polarised their fanbase and if you're looking for any of their previous jumpy indie gear then you'll be dissapointed.
    If, like me, you're into jazz, soft rock, deep electronic stuff and a bit of nostalgia you'll find yourself with it on loop.
    Mirrorball and Statues....in my opinion, are some of the best stuff they've ever written and I'm very excited to see where they take it after this. Hopefully more of the same with even more of Alex Turners on stage crooner vibes and even more lounge core writing.
    Some "fans" are clearly gutted It's not 2006 anymore and the Arctic monkeys are no longer the football terrace's favourite band....ain't progress wonderful    … Expand
  3. vitinh0z
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    sem duvida o melhor álbum do arctic monkeys. a sensação trazida pelo instrumental é incomparável, principalmente a música "Hello You", aquele violino no fundo deixa tudo mais profundo e magico
  4. ING45
    Apr 16, 2023
    4
    evreyone says that we should never expect another AM or wtpsiatwin because they always have a distinct sound with each record.

    However , that is not the case with the car,which does not even sound like the arctic monkeys but more of a cover band trying to rip off the magic of tranquility base. Evreything they tried making with this record has already been done better by the last shadow    evreyone says that we should never expect another AM or wtpsiatwin because they always have a distinct sound with each record.

    However , that is not the case with the car,which does not even sound like the arctic monkeys but more of a cover band trying to rip off the magic of tranquility base. Evreything they tried making with this record has already been done better by the last shadow puppets Unlike tranquility , which had a cohesive theme and a cool concept that immersed you in the sci fi world created with care by Alex Turner , this new record doesnt have a concept , or a purpose , its just a bland attempt at art rock , with the orchestra putting in more work than the band itself and barely any interesting guitar bits or drum fills Evrey song just builds up without ever reaching a climax and Turner has a horrible barritone voice with bad attemps at falsetto    … Expand
  5. petrichor1975
    Apr 5, 2023
    5
    "The Car" is a collection of soft-rock and lounge pop ballads that spark minimal interest and does little to entertain its audience. The glitz and buoyancy of "Tranquility Base..." is still here, but the excitement of the instrumentation of that record is scaled back immensely. The only enjoyable track on here is "There'd Better Be a Mirrorball". It feels like the Arctic Monkeys should've"The Car" is a collection of soft-rock and lounge pop ballads that spark minimal interest and does little to entertain its audience. The glitz and buoyancy of "Tranquility Base..." is still here, but the excitement of the instrumentation of that record is scaled back immensely. The only enjoyable track on here is "There'd Better Be a Mirrorball". It feels like the Arctic Monkeys should've pursued another musical direction rather than continuing in the sphere of the music on "Tranquility Base..."… Expand
  6. chloewong
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    this album is a masterpiece. it's cinematic and the lyrics are deep and profound. love it sm
  7. barillas
    Mar 19, 2023
    0
    This album is not good. Just bad lounge music that the fanboys feel obliged to like.
  8. Raidenk
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    The direction set by TBH&C was certainly a dangerous one, but AM managed to overcome the problems of such a rapid change of sound, producing a masterpiece of songwriting.
    The sound is just perfect, the lyrics are precisely cut for the melodies, the sequence of the pieces is fantastic.
    "For a master of deception, and subterfuge, you made yourself quite the bed to lying" What's    The direction set by TBH&C was certainly a dangerous one, but AM managed to overcome the problems of such a rapid change of sound, producing a masterpiece of songwriting.
    The sound is just perfect, the lyrics are precisely cut for the melodies, the sequence of the pieces is fantastic.
    "For a master of deception, and subterfuge, you made yourself quite the bed to lying"
    What's interesting, similarly to how TBH&C talked about songwriting, this album seems to talk about style shifts and listeners reactions to artistic decisions, with The Car symbolizing such shift. But this might just be my impression.
    "So if you wanna walk me to the car, you ought to know I'll have a heavy heart. But can we please be absolutely sure that there's a mirrorball for me?"    … Expand
  9. KingForADay
    Jan 10, 2023
    3
    Let me just say it outright - this album is very hard to listen to. The way to enjoy it would be if you are JUST listening to it on a rainy day in a low lit empty hotel bar in the mountains. Not while you work or clean, not while you're driving, not while you're doing anything else. You MUST give it your full concentration, otherwise it is just unbearable. For me this gives the album aLet me just say it outright - this album is very hard to listen to. The way to enjoy it would be if you are JUST listening to it on a rainy day in a low lit empty hotel bar in the mountains. Not while you work or clean, not while you're driving, not while you're doing anything else. You MUST give it your full concentration, otherwise it is just unbearable. For me this gives the album a vibe that is quite arrogant and pretentious. "Big ideas" has a very nice bluesy guitar to it, but other than this the album is as exciting as watching paint dry (funny enough - watching paint dry is mentioned on "Jet Skis On The Moat" perhaps in an attempt at a jolly forth wall break by the artists to rub in what they are making you listen to).… Expand
  10. Pesh86
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Brilliant album. Great to see the band continually evolving and trying new sounds
  11. Alix-Farron
    Dec 15, 2022
    3
    Experimental and unpleasant music topped by Alex Turner's extremely repulsive vocals.
  12. hausoflilluis
    Dec 14, 2022
    7
    Honey, it looks like a follow-up to album #6, but it's not like that, because some songs sound distant, like "Scuptures of Anything Goes". The truth is that it doesn't sound bad, although I miss AM's initial musical identity. I'm hopeful that it will come back soon.

    fav tracks: "Sculptures of Anything Goes", "Hello You", "Big Ideas", "I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am", "Perfect Sense"    Honey, it looks like a follow-up to album #6, but it's not like that, because some songs sound distant, like "Scuptures of Anything Goes". The truth is that it doesn't sound bad, although I miss AM's initial musical identity. I'm hopeful that it will come back soon.

    fav tracks: "Sculptures of Anything Goes", "Hello You", "Big Ideas", "I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am", "Perfect Sense"
    KEY-TRACK: "There'd Better Be A Mirrorball"    … Expand
  13. imalisonf
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    The band manages to mature as its members with each album, and not unlike the new Arctic monkeys album shows this perfectly with songs that are not so commercial but with a lot of quality
  14. Ricko
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    "The Car" is an evolution of and a more successful execution of the ideas that drove their previous album "Tranquility Base Hotel Casino". Back to back albums confirming that this is now a chapter of sound in the career of arctic monkeys. I found TBHC a challenge and have to admit I never fully got into it but with "The Car", I'm much more on board. Bar a slight dip in the middle, it is"The Car" is an evolution of and a more successful execution of the ideas that drove their previous album "Tranquility Base Hotel Casino". Back to back albums confirming that this is now a chapter of sound in the career of arctic monkeys. I found TBHC a challenge and have to admit I never fully got into it but with "The Car", I'm much more on board. Bar a slight dip in the middle, it is extremely consistent. The style is a real throwback to the age of lush psychedelia but with the bands immistakable take. While "The Car" can hardly be called a classic album, the band have long outgrown their original audience and the audience they gathered as they went. They now sit with the heavy hitters based on the range of ambition and achievement across their back catalog.… Expand
  15. chuck_Vindaloo
    Nov 29, 2022
    1
    What the hell is this!! They sound like they've been heavily medicated on "doctor's order". Did someone replace Matt with an automated drum machine. Are they a weekday basement lounge band now. Is this lounge music? Did someone lobotomize the band. What did they do to them? This is terrible... Can't differentiate between any of the songs. They all sound the same and are unmemorable. ItsWhat the hell is this!! They sound like they've been heavily medicated on "doctor's order". Did someone replace Matt with an automated drum machine. Are they a weekday basement lounge band now. Is this lounge music? Did someone lobotomize the band. What did they do to them? This is terrible... Can't differentiate between any of the songs. They all sound the same and are unmemorable. Its like one really long bad spoken poetry set to generic music with intervals. I'm all for bands changing their sound and experimenting but this not that. Really breaks my heart. I've loved their music for over 15 years now. Either this sucks or maybe I'm just old and dumb, and they've evolved to another level. I'm just too stupid and just don't get it anymore. Oh well..… Expand
  16. Bill01172
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Unlike other bands that usually turn to pop to continue their run, Arctic monkeys have produced an amazing work of art, a masterpiece infact. The only band even close are Midnight Brewers.
  17. Netinhodapaz
    Nov 22, 2022
    7
    This is not the better Arctic Monkeys album (after "AM", it's pretty hard to beat that record). But it isn't bad. It's better than "Tranquility Base", but not comparing to "AM", "Favourite worst", "Whatever People", et cetera. But, in the end, this don't really look like an Arctic Monkeys album, just like and Indie Pop/rock album.
  18. Gosh_reiners938
    Nov 18, 2022
    1
    I was so disappointed by how much the songs sounded the same and I felt like i was in some old jazz club boring as hell do not recommend
  19. titanoneday
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    I think it's a blended album, all the songs fit together as a whole package. a great listen.
  20. Hotdoc
    Nov 9, 2022
    5
    Sounds okay until you pay attention to the lame lyrics.
    All the songs sound the same and Alex Turner has little variety in the way he sings throughout the album. AM is so much better.
  21. DOWNEY2010
    Nov 9, 2022
    0
    This is the most boring album in the arctic monkey's discography. I mean there isn't one song to get excited about whatsoever. This sounds like a bad Alex Turner solo project. All these AM's fanboys saying this a masterpiece? I don't believe you. If any other band released this lounge music rubbish, you wouldn't listen to it!
  22. TheedmondX
    Nov 7, 2022
    6
    Si a este álbum mamador, le ponen el nombre de otra banda nadie diría que es un buen álbum...aburrido, música de elevador, un título insulso y una portada mala....no todo lo que es aburrido es arte señores
  23. Craigdimas
    Nov 3, 2022
    5
    A very rare instance of the spin-off project swallowing the main band. Some people have compared this to lounge music - which isn’t really accurate. Whilst the style and tempo are very lounge, it lacks the compositions and melodies of lounge music.
    Alex Turner’s vocals are mostly great, it’s beautifully played and produced, but nevertheless is surely indulgent, pretentious and mostly    A very rare instance of the spin-off project swallowing the main band. Some people have compared this to lounge music - which isn’t really accurate. Whilst the style and tempo are very lounge, it lacks the compositions and melodies of lounge music.
    Alex Turner’s vocals are mostly great, it’s beautifully played and produced, but nevertheless is surely indulgent, pretentious and mostly dull. Body Paint is the highlight.    … Expand
  24. EnemaOfTheVirus
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    A great addition to the Arctic Monkeys' discography, with its orchestral elements and David Bowie-influenced vocals.
  25. aidansangle
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Alex Turner and the Arctic Monkeys show the best mesh of their past several albums. Rather than the show-tune style of Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino or rock-heavy style of AM, this album moves towards a beautiful mix of the two. Borrowing the heavy electric guitar from AM, as well as the quiet maturity of Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, this album brings in orchestral emotion that noAlex Turner and the Arctic Monkeys show the best mesh of their past several albums. Rather than the show-tune style of Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino or rock-heavy style of AM, this album moves towards a beautiful mix of the two. Borrowing the heavy electric guitar from AM, as well as the quiet maturity of Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, this album brings in orchestral emotion that no other album could possibly rival. This album is very reminiscent of TBHC, which may rub some fans the wrong way depending on their thoughts on that album. The Car features tracks like Big Ideas that can make a true music fan cry. The amazing composition of this album is indescribable, as you can tell from my partial rambling in this review. Ultimately this album is beautifully calm at points and incredibly energetic at others. A diverse album, true fans will enjoy the sharp contrast between songs.… Expand
  26. perfectsense
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Probably one of the definitive masterpieces of the last decade. A classic born out of the ashes of past musical greats. A set of beautiful songs, highligted by the stand-out salute Perfect Sense. With the last two albums Arctic Monkeys have not only left behind the kind of noisy, middle of the road lad-music that helt them down, but furthermore arrived at the top tier realms of artisticProbably one of the definitive masterpieces of the last decade. A classic born out of the ashes of past musical greats. A set of beautiful songs, highligted by the stand-out salute Perfect Sense. With the last two albums Arctic Monkeys have not only left behind the kind of noisy, middle of the road lad-music that helt them down, but furthermore arrived at the top tier realms of artistic merit, along only a few contemporary greats.… Expand
  27. Kallebe9
    Oct 26, 2022
    6
    Parece que o album foi feito só pra ter coisa nova, não chega a ser ruim mas é bem generico, quem gosta da banda acredito que va gostar do album, mas não me agradou muito, achei legal porém esquecivel
  28. ezio33
    Oct 26, 2022
    2
    I haven't listened to Arctic Monkeys since "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not." I am by no means a dedicated fan, but when I noticed a new album drop, I checked it out.

    Just to confirm I was remembering "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" correctly, I put it on as well, just to compare the two. Talk about whiplash.
  29. idealpages
    Oct 26, 2022
    3
    Songs sound all the same - the tin hat being a song about literally watching paint dry. Not an enjoyable album.
  30. Samfeli01
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Instrumentalmente, nos presenta un sonido cuyas nuevas generaciones de músicos o artistas no se atreverían a explorar. Las letras se ven sencillas a simple vista, pero esa es la magia que Alex Turner practica en sus canciones al conectar cada palabra como una pieza de un rompecabezas para finalizar con poesía. No es sino hasta cuando te das cuenta que explotas en ese CLICK y en laInstrumentalmente, nos presenta un sonido cuyas nuevas generaciones de músicos o artistas no se atreverían a explorar. Las letras se ven sencillas a simple vista, pero esa es la magia que Alex Turner practica en sus canciones al conectar cada palabra como una pieza de un rompecabezas para finalizar con poesía. No es sino hasta cuando te das cuenta que explotas en ese CLICK y en la realización aprecias el arte en sus escritos.

    Remanente de sonidos y letras antiguas que nos recuerdan a David Bowie, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday e incluso música clásica. Sin duda es una odisea auditiva y se hace mejor con cada escucha. Enorgullece la madurez de la banda y se evidencia un crecimiento musical único en cada uno de sus discos, este no siendo la excepción. Superó todas las expectativas. Es una lástima que sea un álbum tan infravalorado y superado por otros que llegan a ser superfluos y mediocres como Midnights de Taylor Swift. The Car es sin duda un trabajo de excelencia con gran dedicación, gran conflicto de sentimientos de parte del autor y en mi opinión. La encarnación y personificación musical misma de la palabra, meliflua/melifluo.    … Expand
  31. ImAProffesional
    Oct 25, 2022
    3
    Bad, pretentious and boring. Not worth it, its like david bowie but worse .
  32. deboradias
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It seems to me like an album about a car, and all the stories, experiences and feelings lived that involve such an object. The concept of the album starts from the simple idea of ​​being an album of "songs to listen to in the car", and from there it develops a somewhat more complex content.
    I don't particularly like this bunch of nonsense falsetto. The band sought to innovate in several aspects, which certainly made Alex do the same in terms of vocals, but it seems to lack technique.    … Expand
  33. pmasia
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    I wasn't expecting The Car to be that good! No other modern band evolved so well like they did in my opinion. This album and AM are probably their best ones. Congrats guys!
  34. liamc2e1
    Oct 24, 2022
    6
    the problem with this album is that it just doesn't match Alex's style, the past 2 albums have been like this and although I liked tranquillity, I didn't like it as much as the first 5. However, I really like that they are experimenting with new styles and ways to produce these tracks. Don't get me wrong, I love monkeys a lot, but I wish we could have a new album with the same hype as the past 5.
  35. orenner96
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    1st listen - it sounds different
    2nd listen - hmmm
    3rd listen - oh yeah
    4th listen - holy **** this is amazing
  36. Angelica06
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Similar to tranquility base hotel & casino, but definitely a more mature album, you can tell that every detail was polished before recording which makes it great, the violins and the guitar solos give a different experience than what you are used to.
  37. burneracc123
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    excellent. absolutely, brilliantly, **** excellent. arctic monkeys did it again — without giving a **** about people’s opinions and the album’s success. i love them!
  38. MajorT0m
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    It's a cinematic musical feast. I am feeling so lucky to live in a time that such these pieces are created.
  39. NicolasBlinders
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Este álbum es buenísimo. Y si no te gusta es porque sos sordo u odias a la banda porque no hacen la misma música que hace 15 años.
  40. jasonashton0112
    Oct 24, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Almost like they're trying to recreate Bowie. They've lost all their own feel and identity.… Expand
  41. Nclark02
    Oct 24, 2022
    8
    Great album for those willing to listen, but if you're only a fan of this band because of AM, you're going to struggle
  42. nickipedia30
    Oct 24, 2022
    5
    The car is an album which exists and it doesn’t really invoke a response deeper than that. It isn’t bad, but it isn’t great either. I think that this album will definitely be enjoyed by some people for its place in the Lounge music genre. But it will probably be disliked by most Arctic Monkey fans because it is not ‘AM’.

    All jokes aside, this album does have a very consistent, smooth, and    The car is an album which exists and it doesn’t really invoke a response deeper than that. It isn’t bad, but it isn’t great either. I think that this album will definitely be enjoyed by some people for its place in the Lounge music genre. But it will probably be disliked by most Arctic Monkey fans because it is not ‘AM’.

    All jokes aside, this album does have a very consistent, smooth, and tranquil sound from start to finish and is also exceptionally well produced. My problem is that it is just a bit too easy to tune in and out of listening. The consistency of this album is so immaculate in reality it is just extremely dull and repetitive self-plagiarism. Each song has a painful lack of identity and character, feeling more like a re-skin of the one you just heard before. What is frustrating is that there are occasional moments of luscious ear pleasing orchestration on this album, most noticeably towards the second half of the track ‘There’d Better Be A Mirror Ball’ and the title track ‘The Car’. These string performances stand out as the most characteristic part of this album, but even still they feel like they can never truly flourish as the musicians are very much trapped in the Alex Turner show 2.0 after Hotel Tranquility Base and Casino started this exact problem. This album would achieve so much more if there was some passion and variety integrated into Turner’s vocal performance. I don’t think there was a single note/lyric which he held for longer than 2 seconds, and as such it plays more like a monotone slam poetry session. The lyrics on this album are mostly fine, but they can be a little on the nose or hard to really care about at times. Some tracks like ‘Body Paint’ do create a sense of story telling intrigue and would actually be quite pleasing to hear again - if another band covered the song. I have no problem with a band evolving sonically and experimenting in new genres, it just feels like this album was a really half-arsed attempt at that. This is the sort of album someone could have on and you could guarantee no one would really notice.    … Expand
  43. A7sus4
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    Cinematic and beautiful, this thing is a different level for them. Admittedly it can be a bit challenging at first, especially if you were hoping for something a little more straight forward and aggressive (like me), but underneath it all this is undeniably an Arctic Monkey's album. I think it ranks as one of their best. I enjoy it quite a bit more than AM and TBHC. (Oh, and describingCinematic and beautiful, this thing is a different level for them. Admittedly it can be a bit challenging at first, especially if you were hoping for something a little more straight forward and aggressive (like me), but underneath it all this is undeniably an Arctic Monkey's album. I think it ranks as one of their best. I enjoy it quite a bit more than AM and TBHC. (Oh, and describing this as "lounge" music in anyway is misleading. It's not.)… Expand
  44. JTC11
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Very unique and beautiful album, at first I'm kinda disappointed but I give it a try again about 3-5x to really appreciate this work of art, this album is fantastic
  45. R55Clubman
    Oct 24, 2022
    2
    A band I would have loved to see Live, but after the last 2 albums, there is no point.

    Watch the latest live shows, and hear how much the crowd go wild for their upbeat, indie rock music numbers - then listen to the silence when the newer songs start. I can only recommend this album to people who DON'T like the Arctic Monkeys. I've listened to it twice through, and I never want to    A band I would have loved to see Live, but after the last 2 albums, there is no point.

    Watch the latest live shows, and hear how much the crowd go wild for their upbeat, indie rock music numbers - then listen to the silence when the newer songs start.

    I can only recommend this album to people who DON'T like the Arctic Monkeys. I've listened to it twice through, and I never want to hear it again.

    2/10 purely because Alex Turner has become a meme.    … Expand
  46. BS92
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this album so much, very unique, mature and emotional at the same time, I feel like I'm in another world when I listening to this album… Expand
  47. vitordill
    Oct 23, 2022
    1
    a lot is said of an evolution of the band, understandable such a vision, but it’s a difficult album to hear. even with a beautiful melody, but Alex's voice are annoying when trying to sing in a very different way than the general public was used to. it's sounds more like a solo album of the Tuner than the album of the band Arctic Monkeys. anyway, less bad than TBHC.
  48. barbiesuperfan
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    on god the album was life changing it was so jazz blues so good honestly i was so calm upon listening
  49. AlexSantosP
    Oct 23, 2022
    1
    A self indulgent tentative of wannabe David Bowie and Scott Walker. Alex Turner trying hard to sound obsolete.
  50. jackfogden
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful new album from Arctic Monkeys, although I feel it is their weakest album so far, there are so many moments of sheer excellence in this album, and that is why they are one of the best bands of the past 20 years.
    Ranking in AOTY list: 11
    Ranking out of 10: 8.5/10
    Best Song: Body Paint    … Expand
  51. Creativeuser
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    I have listened to every Arctic monkeys album to some capacity, the only one I haven't fully listened to is "whatever people say i am that's what i'm not" so I feel like I have some standing to say that this album is a beautifully crafted masterpiece, it brings me back to 2018s "tranquility base hotel and casino" and 2013s "AM". It has a feeling of reflection, and while being differentI have listened to every Arctic monkeys album to some capacity, the only one I haven't fully listened to is "whatever people say i am that's what i'm not" so I feel like I have some standing to say that this album is a beautifully crafted masterpiece, it brings me back to 2018s "tranquility base hotel and casino" and 2013s "AM". It has a feeling of reflection, and while being different from what everybody expected, being another rock album, I feel like the integration of a more mellow tune taking hints from albums like humbug AM and TBHAC really brings emphasis on the bands maturity from 2002 when it was formed all the way to present day where we see huge shifts in music and expression on a daily basis, and it is a strange yet comforting feeling that I get from this album, there may be a hint of bias because of them being my favorite band, but I do feel like the strides they took were very bold with the sixth and seventh albums, it wasn't what we may have expected or wanted but I don't believe anybody could hate it, it has a very well composed and melodic tune throughout the album and with the song "I ain't quite where I think I am" is a good example of it bringing in elements that they have developed over the 20 years the band has been together. If you've read this far I must applaud you for your time and effort in reading my review. Thank you for hearing my opinion on the 7th album.… Expand
  52. daichislvt
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    alex turner please marry me you are the only one who can cure me now i love you
  53. creper
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    your mom jk = good album jejeejejjjjdjddk
  54. redotomi
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    una evolución perfecta después de TBHC, musicalmente espléndida y liricamente impecable
  55. Dallamon
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    El mejor album que he escuchado en años. Soy un fan de los arctic monkeys desde que soy un mocoso y no puedo estar mas satisfecho con este nuevo sonido. Esto es Arctic Monkeys, una banda que crece contigo al pasar del tiempo
  56. sasha_tmchk
    Oct 23, 2022
    7
    I think it's a good album. "There'd Better Be A Mirrorball" is one of Arctic Monkeys' best songs. The production is amazing. But I have a little problem with Alex's falsetto voice, I don't think he's good enough at it. And the previous LP was more interesting both structurally and instrumentally, so that's exactly what I expected here. Maybe it will grow on me in the future like theI think it's a good album. "There'd Better Be A Mirrorball" is one of Arctic Monkeys' best songs. The production is amazing. But I have a little problem with Alex's falsetto voice, I don't think he's good enough at it. And the previous LP was more interesting both structurally and instrumentally, so that's exactly what I expected here. Maybe it will grow on me in the future like the previous work, who knows.… Expand
  57. TheAldoKun
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Magnífica obra de arte perfectamente equilibrada. Eso es Arctic Monkeys en su máxima expresión. Trabajando todos juntos para tomar otra evolución en su sonido, evolucionando desde donde lo dejaron con Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino y creando algo único y auténtico.
    Este álbum es íntimo, probablemente el disco más hermoso de Arctic Monkeys. Es un disco perfecto para escucharlo solo    Magnífica obra de arte perfectamente equilibrada. Eso es Arctic Monkeys en su máxima expresión. Trabajando todos juntos para tomar otra evolución en su sonido, evolucionando desde donde lo dejaron con Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino y creando algo único y auténtico.
    Este álbum es íntimo, probablemente el disco más hermoso de Arctic Monkeys. Es un disco perfecto para escucharlo solo mientras preparas la cena o cuando estás a solas con tus pensamientos, y estoy seguro que les gustará a todos. Es increíblemente bueno y no puedo esperar cuál será su nuevo sonido en los próximos años. Larga vida a Arctic Monkeys.    … Expand
  58. kflorence
    Oct 22, 2022
    3
    Alex Turner going full on lounge mode. The most boring album I have listened to this year.
  59. nowherealma
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Departing from the groovy, retro futuristic Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (2018), Arctic Monkeys are back on earth with the orchestra filled, 70s inspired The Car.

    In lack of better words, I’ll put it plainly: this is an excellent record. It’s unlike anything they’ve done before, yet contains some inspirations from older records on some songs (for example, the Humbug and AM vibes on    Departing from the groovy, retro futuristic Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (2018), Arctic Monkeys are back on earth with the orchestra filled, 70s inspired The Car.

    In lack of better words, I’ll put it plainly: this is an excellent record. It’s unlike anything they’ve done before, yet contains some inspirations from older records on some songs (for example, the Humbug and AM vibes on ‘Sculptures of Anything Goes’). It flows beautifully with each song differing from the other, like the first three track run: melancholic piano centered ‘There’d Better Be a Mirrorball’ to the funky, wah pedal effect full ‘I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am’ to the dark and spooky ‘Sculptures.’

    The Car is a beautiful record. You can clearly see the maturity of a band that has now existed for 20 years, who has gone through drastic sound changes beautifully without disappointing but without losing the lyricism that sets Alex Turner apart from the fellow rockstars of his generations.

    It’s a 10/10 for the lyricism, melodies, and Alex’s wonderful vocals (special shout-out to ‘Hello You’ for this)    … Expand
  60. sadaij
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This album is a complete masterpiece from start to end. These guys know how to create an absolute work of art!
  61. sismaiii
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This album is absolutely incredible! One of their best. Deserves all the attention and more!
  62. m0line
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Fantastic album to listen on a rainy night. Deep and mature. Sculptures of Anything Goes is one of the best songs ever written by Arctic Monkeys and, certainly, one of the best of the year.
  63. ErrasCh97
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Every track is a sigh. I liked the prominence of Alex's voice in this new album. Good sensations.
  64. tatan8425
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Once there was a band inspired by one of the greatest rock debut albums of all time. That band managed to release two excellent albums fueled by the energy of their youth and their own spirit of independence. Then, their front man could prove himself as the greatest lyricist of his generation in a succulent record that greatly surpassed the previous two, musically, spiritually andOnce there was a band inspired by one of the greatest rock debut albums of all time. That band managed to release two excellent albums fueled by the energy of their youth and their own spirit of independence. Then, their front man could prove himself as the greatest lyricist of his generation in a succulent record that greatly surpassed the previous two, musically, spiritually and intellectually. Some love ballads, the #1 party anthem and a mainstream phenomena composed almost just for fun. A deviation. The Information Action Ratio, pianos, batphones and taquerias on the moon, accompanied by the refined and exquisite sound of space lounge. Finally, The Car.

    A perfect album.    … Expand
  65. arian_cobain
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Se siente mucho la madurez de la banda en el álbum, es muy bueno en cuanto al sonido y la letra una complementación increíble.
  66. Leriap
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Secuela de canciones fenomenal, representa excelente los sentimientos y transmite una emoción indescriptible. Sin duda alguna se salieron de la zona de confort del rock indie que manejaron en los otros álbumes, pero suena espectacular.
  67. jessiaeros
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    The Car is incredible. It shows why Arctic Monkeys are considered one of the greatest modern bands. The evolution of the band can be noticed from the first song to the last. It may be a difficult album to digest for many just like what happened with TBHC but the quality and sophistication will place it as one of the best records of the band and the decade.
  68. Rabano567
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing from start to finish. No skips coming from a Monkeys stan; one of the best albums written by Alex Turner
  69. Joaquitoch
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    It's the Best of the Monkeys, the first five it's humbug or some dark rock alternative
  70. Roderick22
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum que se mece entre cuerdas y se pasea suavemente por estilos cercanos al Bossa Nova, del Trip-Hop, el pop Barroco y las guitarras españolas. Una muestra de la razón a 20 años de su formación se mantienen relevantes y misteriosos como el primer día. Una diferencia que los hace separarse de un abismo de las bandas de Indie de mediados de los 2000 ubicándose en el mainstream al borde de una banda que está lejos de la tendencia y aún así logra ser masiva. A Diferencia de sus contemporáneos de las escena de la década pasada que ahora viven de tocar sus hits y perpetuarse en la melancolía.… Expand
  71. Aziabdi
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    Its a no skip for me, I'm a fan of their later sound though, I can see why those who like their earlier works might not enjoy it as much or at all. I think it's a matter of taste, if you like this sound, it's VERY good. The melodies, lyrics, strings and the way Alex sings, give it a dreamy vibe that's like butter to ears really.
  72. hisokavii
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece.

    Alex songwriting is definitely getting better and better with each album.
  73. Etergen
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    One of the best albums of the Arctic Monkeys, the new sounds explored are exquisite
  74. mcpooja
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    A vintage mix of funk, psych, lounge and art rock makes "The Car" one of the year's more interesting albums, even if it only holds 37 minutes of Arctic Monkeys.
  75. humbuglin
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Incrível, acompanho a banda a anos e essa habilidade de sempre se reinventar mantendo (e aumentando) a qualidade é muito admirável.
  76. Kurtametoff
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    The most nuanced and brilliantly mixed album of this band. It expands it's own areas of music in a gorgeous way. Unique album. Lyrics are mysterious but specific in a brilliant way that only Turner can find.
  77. HallowedPizza19
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Brilliant album, the way they manage to change their sound and still deliver it’s fantastic.
  78. LTorrillate
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    El álbum del año, de la mano de la mejor banda del planeta.

    Tan innovador como sofisticado. Diferente a todos los álbumes anteriores.

    Big Ideas, Jet Skis on the Moat y Body Paint mis canciones favoritas del disco.
  79. rafess
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Listening to the album feels like a travel through many different chapters of a big story. Arctic Monkeys really knows how to set a mood. The evolution from era to era is amazing.
  80. Mvl1994
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Just like the previous albums, it needs a view listens to really sink in. But their new album is again a masterpiece, especially the songs Body Paint, There'd Better be a Mirroball, Sculptures of Anything Goes and Big Ideas. Can't wait to see them perform it live.
  81. yslzus
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    you have to feel the feelings in order to understand the beauty of this album. surely it's not for everyone. glad i can get it. an amazing album, love how arctic monkeys always improve and put out something new. people will get this album YEARS LATER, it sounds so timeless.
  82. omarcaba69
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    this album really has a very authentic essence and a very well achieved end as well as an unbeatable musical production, in this album we can see the true talent of the arctic monkeys And specifically the talent of Alex Turner to be able to interpret these songs written by himself
  83. avajt
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino has been my favorite album for years, and The Car feels like the perfect follow-up. It treads into new territory without completely demolishing the precedent set by the last album, and the instrumentals and vocals are some of the best that the band has ever made. For anyone who claims that Arctic Monkeys have gotten worse over time, consider that they’re notTranquility Base Hotel & Casino has been my favorite album for years, and The Car feels like the perfect follow-up. It treads into new territory without completely demolishing the precedent set by the last album, and the instrumentals and vocals are some of the best that the band has ever made. For anyone who claims that Arctic Monkeys have gotten worse over time, consider that they’re not teenagers anymore and are not going to make music that doesn’t reflect their lives. Music is almost always better when the artist does what they like rather than what the audience desires. Inauthenticity doesn’t produce greatness.… Expand
  84. Epicurus
    Oct 21, 2022
    1
    There is much better lounge music from other decades!!! This is boring pretentious drivel.
  85. willemb98
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    For the life of me I cannot understand where this high rating is coming from! This album is absolute dross.

    This is an Alex Turner solo project under the name of Arctic Monkeys (Matt hasn’t been allowed to play drums properly on an album since AM). It is riding off the earlier success of this band’s name, cause if this was a debut album absolutely no one would find this acceptable as a    For the life of me I cannot understand where this high rating is coming from! This album is absolute dross.

    This is an Alex Turner solo project under the name of Arctic Monkeys (Matt hasn’t been allowed to play drums properly on an album since AM). It is riding off the earlier success of this band’s name, cause if this was a debut album absolutely no one would find this acceptable as a “rock n roll” album.

    I was already sceptical once TBHC was released, but this feels like the band took away everything I loved about them and decided to piss it back onto my face to mug me off.

    I’d rather listen to baby seals being tortured than have to ever listen to this album again    … Expand
  86. mullakhan
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Some bands should quit while they're ahead. They just aren't musical enough to pull off this feeling. Ill just listen to Al Green again.
  87. alex_lavigne13
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    amamos a los artic monkeys, el mejor album de hoy, SIN SKIPS, we stan this men
  88. daylight1989
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    AMEN. ICONICOS, REYES, TOTALMENTE TALENTOSOS, UN ALBUM SIN SKIPS. GRACIAS POR SALVARNOS DE ******
  89. redhumbug
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Another piece of art from Arctic Monkeys. Some will say that they miss the old rock they use to do. But when you’re this good at any type of sound you do, you have the right. The car has great tracks such highlights as There’s better be a mirrorball and Sculptures Of Anything Goes where the band has done their best work.
  90. vitormelomedeir
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Continuing on the sonic path initiated in Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, The Car is a soulful, beautifully orchestrated album. From the gorgeous strings of There'd Better Be a Mirrorball, through the funky Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am to the glam rock homage of Body Paint, the lead singles were a great introduction to tracks of similar vibes, from the also baroque Big Ideas and HelloContinuing on the sonic path initiated in Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, The Car is a soulful, beautifully orchestrated album. From the gorgeous strings of There'd Better Be a Mirrorball, through the funky Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am to the glam rock homage of Body Paint, the lead singles were a great introduction to tracks of similar vibes, from the also baroque Big Ideas and Hello You, to the also groovy Jet Skis on the Moat. The closers, Mr Schwartz and Perfect Sense, are perfect bookends for this amazing album. Great experience, and Alex Turner's emotionally-charged lyricism is as vulnerable as ever on this. Also a very cohesive and very mature work, it is probably the best from the band to date, also definitely one of the highlights of the year.… Expand
  91. Cockrel01
    Oct 21, 2022
    2
    Have to say that another reviewer hit the nail on the head with this Album. This is not Arctic Monkeys at all and feels a disservice to those fans who have grown up, loved their music and attended gigs in the past.

    This sadly confirms their direction to the Lounge genre and if it didn't have the Arctic Monkeys name, it would largely have gone forgotten. Fans need to ask themselves - if    Have to say that another reviewer hit the nail on the head with this Album. This is not Arctic Monkeys at all and feels a disservice to those fans who have grown up, loved their music and attended gigs in the past.

    This sadly confirms their direction to the Lounge genre and if it didn't have the Arctic Monkeys name, it would largely have gone forgotten.

    Fans need to ask themselves - if they didn't know this was Arctic Monkeys, and you heard it for the first time, would you actually buy it ?

    It's a desperate shame to see this happen to a truly talented band, who added a distinct favour to the the rock and roll genre.

    Seeing so many 10s being awarded is extremely surprising given that I'm sure there aren't many fans of rock and roll who also like Lounge!    … Expand
  92. idinahuiboi
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A great epic jump from their previous album, the orchestra on this album is beautiful and really compliments the band and most importantly Alex Turner's vocals which have taken to a new style which I'm every part here for! Congratulations AM
  93. Suedehead
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A career highlight!! Cinematic and majestic! Alex Turner is the lyricist of this generation...
  94. AuraTheCritic
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Precioso Álbum! No dejaba de pensar en el regreso de AM! Obsesionada con esta obra de arte!
  95. giomax
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Excelente!! Alex Turner sempre muito fiel à sua composição impecável! E a banda sempre mantendo um instrumental dos mais trabalhados da atualidade.
  96. Barbaravqx
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Continuam sendo uma das melhores banda da indústria. Alex Turner sempre inovando na composição!!! Excelente
  97. GaelX
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum definitivamente 10/10, não tem uma música ruim sequer e a cereja do Bolo, Sculptures Of Anything Goes, é definitivamente uma Do i wanna know? 2.0. Que álbum incrível… Expand
  98. Horror2018
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Alex turner continues his boring hotel lobby music in the monkeys new album. Absolutely pretentious rubbish from start to finish.
  99. bertobellamy
    Oct 21, 2022
    7
    Very mature album, but I think 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' was far more interesting. Lyrics are top-level, but the music doesn't sound that engaging, at least on first listening. Let's see if this becomes a grower.
  100. Andrew_white14
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Arctic Monkeys have doubled down on the sound of their 2018 album ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ which was divisive amongst fans.

    While they have returned to earth, the sound is one of the most beautifully polished albums of their career. Special mentions go to ‘Sculptures of Anything Goes’, ‘Hello You’, and ‘Big Ideas’. While this record may not win over fans that still want the    Arctic Monkeys have doubled down on the sound of their 2018 album ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ which was divisive amongst fans.

    While they have returned to earth, the sound is one of the most beautifully polished albums of their career. Special mentions go to ‘Sculptures of Anything Goes’, ‘Hello You’, and ‘Big Ideas’.

    While this record may not win over fans that still want the sound of AM or their first two records, it is a statement of intent in the new direction the Arctic Monkeys chose. For those that enjoyed this change in sound,’ you will absolutely adore ‘The Car’ One of the albums of the year.    … Expand
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82

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Record Collector
    Nov 7, 2022
    80
    The Car is a slick mover, immaculately appointed and often beautiful. What it’s driving at, though, can feel naggingly elusive.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 31, 2022
    80
    There is one salient, nailed-on fact about this enigmatic album, however. It’s how easily its most anthemic cuts will slot into those revved-up Arctic Monkey festival set lists.
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  3. AllMusic
    Oct 26, 2022
    70
    Turner seems to be angling for atmosphere, not hooks, with his melodies. The free-floating croon helps The Car amiably drift in space but it also highlights how the record could use a couple of elements to bring it back to earth.
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