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Universal acclaim- based on 289 Ratings

  • Summary: The seventh full-length studio release for British rock band Arctic Monkeys was produced by James Ford.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. musicOMH.com
    Oct 21, 2022
    100
    The Car, the band’s seventh album (and is the exact same length as their second album Favourite Worst Nightmare to the second) is another step further into the cinematic world they created on Tranquility Base. ... This band have continuously captivating for nearly two decades now, and Alex Turner must be a generational talent. So clearly this is a great album.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Oct 17, 2022
    80
    ‘The Car’ is Alex and crew’s most soundtrack-like work so far, flowing together in one long movement made cohesive by Bridget Samuels’ lush orchestral arrangements which adorn it.
  3. Under The Radar
    Oct 19, 2022
    80
    The Car is a deftly constructed, lavishly produced, smooth runner of an album that undoubtedly reaffirms Turner as one of the great romantic lyricists of his generation.
  4. The Telegraph (UK)
    Oct 21, 2022
    80
    The Car feels warmer and more soulful than its predecessor, in its orchestral sweep not dissimilar to Turner’s first side project as The Last Shadow Puppets, 2008’s The Age of the Understatement. As such, it may be more a solo album than an Arctic Monkeys record, but it’s a very good one nonetheless.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Clash Music
    Oct 17, 2022
    60
    This album is, to be clear, an ambitious, stylish, coherent work of fine art. ‘Tranquility Base…’ grew on me, this may too. But I can’t help but feel that with ‘The Car’, Arctic Monkeys have taken a wrong turn.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 113
  3. Negative: 20 out of 113
  1. moniquevbn
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    absolutely amazing. has a nice chill and relaxed vibe to it. i totally love it
  2. ray32
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Not their best nor their worst. But it is a soft rock album that leans more on pianos and has elements from AM and TBHC.
  4. creper
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    your mom jk = good album jejeejejjjjdjddk
  5. 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    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.    … Expand
  6. 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 amazingyou 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.… Expand
  7. All_ButTrU4
    Oct 21, 2022
    6
    Artic Monkeys return eyes set on continuing the captivating left turn they risked in 2018 but now with a sophisticated lush string form. It'sArtic Monkeys return eyes set on continuing the captivating left turn they risked in 2018 but now with a sophisticated lush string form. It's smooth and concise allowing you to pass through each song like listening to a movie's soundtrack. Turners voice is a smooth riveting baritone that guided by all the right words flourishes in interesting ways. Arguably amongst there best… Expand
  8. barillas
    Mar 19, 2023
    0
    This album is not good. Just bad lounge music that the fanboys feel obliged to like.

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