Arctic Monkeys
The essential Arctic Monkeys records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm NotArctic MonkeysStart here
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
A whip-smart, fast-selling debut of witty Sheffield character sketches and taut guitars. Sharp and vital. A defining 2000s British record.
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2Favourite Worst NightmareArctic MonkeysClassic
Favourite Worst Nightmare
A faster, heavier follow-up of frantic energy and sharp writing. Tight and confident. A strong second record.
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3HumbugArctic MonkeysClassic
Humbug
A darker, heavier desert-rock pivot. Bold and acclaimed. A turning point.
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4AMArctic MonkeysClassic
AM
A sleek, hip-hop-influenced reinvention of heavy riffs and falsetto hooks. Cool and huge. Their biggest crossover record.
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5The CarArctic MonkeysClassic
The Car
A lush, orchestral continuation of their crooner phase. Sophisticated and acclaimed. A mature record.
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6Tranquility Base Hotel & CasinoArctic MonkeysDeep cut
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
A divisive lounge-and-piano reinvention, conceptual and wry. Bold and acclaimed. A brave left turn.
- I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor from Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not · on Best Songs of the 2000s, Best 2000s Alternative & Indie Songs
- Do I Wanna Know? from AM · on Best Songs of the 2010s
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.