The Car
by Arctic Monkeys
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2022
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 289 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 231 out of 289
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 289
  3. Negative: 34 out of 289
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  1. 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.
  2. Etergen
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    One of the best albums of the Arctic Monkeys, the new sounds explored are exquisite
  3. 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.
  4. moniquevbn
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    absolutely amazing. has a nice chill and relaxed vibe to it. i totally love it
  5. LewsTherin
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    What a cohesive album! Not just great songs have been added to my playlist, ‘The Car’ is an album which I’ll revisit often as a whole. The strings and keys added so much to the band’s sound, made me fell in love for them all over again. Every track is a banger, but Body Paint entered favorite-songs-ever territory. This is the kind of sound which only gets better, and because of that it’sWhat a cohesive album! Not just great songs have been added to my playlist, ‘The Car’ is an album which I’ll revisit often as a whole. The strings and keys added so much to the band’s sound, made me fell in love for them all over again. Every track is a banger, but Body Paint entered favorite-songs-ever territory. This is the kind of sound which only gets better, and because of that it’s shaping up to the one my personal favorite albums of all time. Can’t stop listening to it!… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. Joaquitoch
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    It's the Best of the Monkeys, the first five it's humbug or some dark rock alternative
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. hisokavii
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece.

    Alex songwriting is definitely getting better and better with each album.
  17. pdmattin3
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    Albums 1-5 are what you listen to when you’re ready to go out, Album 6 was what you listen to when getting high at home with the lights turned off. This feels like what you listen to with a glass of wine. And I’ve loved all 7. They each have their own place for me. As for this album… The 3 singles (Body Paint, Mirrorball, I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am) are the album standouts asAlbums 1-5 are what you listen to when you’re ready to go out, Album 6 was what you listen to when getting high at home with the lights turned off. This feels like what you listen to with a glass of wine. And I’ve loved all 7. They each have their own place for me. As for this album… The 3 singles (Body Paint, Mirrorball, I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am) are the album standouts as standalones. But the final 4 songs make the album IMO. I’ve found myself just repeating that 4-song stretch over and over again. They appear to follow a similar theme, seemingly indicating Alex Turner is done with rock n roll for good. They’re each introspective, hummable, and weirdly kind of touching.… Expand
  18. Ignaciogaloz
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Far the best album from the band. Perfect mix, perfect sound, perfect concept
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Lorismelodies
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    The continuous evolution of the Arctic Monkeys' discography, continues to impress me. This groovy, loungy album twists nostalgia and fresh emotion together into a power cocktail of sound. While the songs tend to blend, they are not without originality. the subtleties of the instrumentals and the smooth intoxicating croon emanating from Alex Turner's lead vocals combine in a funky, lusty,The continuous evolution of the Arctic Monkeys' discography, continues to impress me. This groovy, loungy album twists nostalgia and fresh emotion together into a power cocktail of sound. While the songs tend to blend, they are not without originality. the subtleties of the instrumentals and the smooth intoxicating croon emanating from Alex Turner's lead vocals combine in a funky, lusty, melancholic groove of an album.… Expand
  22. lalesia
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    the mature sound that you can expect from a band that's always evolving. "whatever people say I am that's what I'm not" they warned us in their first album, it's that. They move in between genders and sounds like they own them and sounds right. Listen and enjoy the ride.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. Barbaravqx
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Continuam sendo uma das melhores banda da indústria. Alex Turner sempre inovando na composição!!! Excelente
  27. AuraTheCritic
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Precioso Álbum! No dejaba de pensar en el regreso de AM! Obsesionada con esta obra de arte!
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. daylight1989
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    AMEN. ICONICOS, REYES, TOTALMENTE TALENTOSOS, UN ALBUM SIN SKIPS. GRACIAS POR SALVARNOS DE ******
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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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