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. Suedehead
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A career highlight!! Cinematic and majestic! Alex Turner is the lyricist of this generation...
  2. 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
  3. daichislvt
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    alex turner please marry me you are the only one who can cure me now i love you
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. hisokavii
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece.

    Alex songwriting is definitely getting better and better with each album.
  7. 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.
  8. Ignaciogaloz
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Far the best album from the band. Perfect mix, perfect sound, perfect concept
  9. alex_lavigne13
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    amamos a los artic monkeys, el mejor album de hoy, SIN SKIPS, we stan this men
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. alvarodeblas
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Perfect balanced gorgeous work of art. That´s Arctic Monkeys in its finest expression. Working all together to take another evolution in its sound, evolving from where they left with Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and creating something unique and authentic in this days were the important thing to many artists is to make a hit on tiktok. This album is an intimate one, probably the mostPerfect balanced gorgeous work of art. That´s Arctic Monkeys in its finest expression. Working all together to take another evolution in its sound, evolving from where they left with Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and creating something unique and authentic in this days were the important thing to many artists is to make a hit on tiktok. This album is an intimate one, probably the most beautiful Arctic Monkeys´ record. It´s an album perfect to listen to it alone while making the dinner or when you´re alone with your thoughts, and I´m sure it will grow on everyone. It is insanely good and I can´t expect for what will be their new sound in the next years. Long live Arctic Monkeys.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. moniquevbn
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    absolutely amazing. has a nice chill and relaxed vibe to it. i totally love it
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. Barbaravqx
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Continuam sendo uma das melhores banda da indústria. Alex Turner sempre inovando na composição!!! Excelente
  20. 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!
  21. 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.
  22. AuraTheCritic
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Precioso Álbum! No dejaba de pensar en el regreso de AM! Obsesionada con esta obra de arte!
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. daylight1989
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    AMEN. ICONICOS, REYES, TOTALMENTE TALENTOSOS, UN ALBUM SIN SKIPS. GRACIAS POR SALVARNOS DE ******
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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