Arctic Monkeys take us on a cosmic journey once again with their latest release, The Car, a tranquil yet mysteriously captivating album that builds upon the sonic landscapes of its predecessor, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. While the band's penchant for slow-paced tracks persists, the excuse of the concept justifying the slowness is not valid anymore, although you won't see many complaints here as I really loved the final result.

The Car opens the door to a world of dreamy vibes and ... read more

Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino is a surprising departure from their indie rock roots, immersing listeners in a meticulously crafted concept album that demands both patience and an open mind.

The record really has a very strong commitment to its conceptual theme – a dystopian, futuristic lunar resort, complete with a lounge singer, where technology and capitalism collide. The narrative is vividly woven into the lyrics and musical arrangements, creating a cohesive experience that ... read more

Arctic Monkeys' AM marks a significant shift in their sonic landscape, offering a consistent, polished sound that catapulted them into mainstream success. The album showcases a band that had matured and honed its craft, delivering a collection of tracks with unwavering precision. However, as with any artistic endeavor, there are moments of brilliance and aspects that may not resonate with every listener.

One of the most commendable aspects of AM is the band's dedication to treating ... read more

Suck It and See takes a detour from the edgier sound of its predecessor, Humbug, aiming for a smoother, more accessible vibe. While the band succeeds in delivering an easier-to-digest album, it comes at the expense of a distinct identity that characterized their earlier works.

The standout moments on the album is Love is a Laserquest, a poignant track that showcases Alex Turner's songwriting prowess. Turner's introspective and evocative lyrics shine, making this song the pinnacle of the ... read more

Arctic Monkeys' third album, Humbug, marks a bold shift in their sonic landscape, delving into experimental realms that challenge listener expectations. While commendable for its audacity, navigating the entire album can be a test for even dedicated fans.

Cornerstone stands out as a gem, with Alex Turner's poignant lyricism offering a familiar anchor in the midst of the album's complexity. Crying Lightning captures attention with its distinct sound and unconventional structure, showcasing the ... read more

Arctic Monkeys' second studio album is a high-contrast record that marks a notable evolution from their debut, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not." In general, Alex Turner's vocals and the rest of the band instrumental sound quite similar to how they did in their debut, but with a distinct more refined style. The tracks like "505," "Fluorescent Adolescent," "Old Yellow Bricks," and "Teddy Picker" showcase the band's ability to create ... read more

"Comedown Machine" by The Strokes is a paradoxical journey through truly beautiful songs and daring experimental sounds. The album presents a unique blend of musicality, with a production that perfectly complements the band's distinct style. The instrumentals showcase a complexity and special quality, creating an intricate sonic landscape that demands attention.

The record's highlights include moments of brilliance, with tracks like "One Way Trigger", "Partners in ... read more

"The Black Parade" is a masterfully crafted album that seamlessly weaves together a compelling narrative and a dynamic musical experience. The album's overarching story, centered around the character of "The Patient," adds a layer of depth that elevates the listening experience. Each song contributes to the unfolding story, creating a cohesive and immersive journey.

The fast-paced nature of many tracks not only keeps the energy high but also reflects the urgency and ... read more

It was really difficult to live up to the expectations set by Origin of Symmetry, but Absolution kinda managed to be a great record thanks to its more hard and distorted production and personality. Matt's vocals here will feel just as one more piece in the dirty mixing the majority of this songs have, but it works very good with the topics treated here.

The general thematic might be about self thinking or views on someone's personality, as this can be seen in some of the tracks featured here. ... read more

Black Holes and Revelations is a very special album, for me it is impossible to describe the feeling I get while listening to it, all I know is that it's like nothing I have heard in my life. Unlike the previous Muse albums, which production was messy, distorted and sometimes dirty (not necessarily bad, that kind of production fits all the previous records), this is perfectly clean, and this leads to a very particular sound mixing space rock, orchestral themes and... western?

This is indeed a ... read more

Although it's not my favourite, this is the best and most solid Strokes album to date. It's filled with great ideas, one after another, that really reflect the long and varied career of the band. The sound of it is absolutely great, Rick Rubin's hand is very noticeable and the production is just perfection. Julian's vocals are probably the best of his career, with such a great range; and the mixing with the guitar and drums sound, along with the synthetizers and all the new instruments involved ... read more

From a very personal view, this is a special album. Angles was released after a 6 year hiatus, that came probably as a result of the poor reception First Impressions of Earth had. Giving the different members of the band the opportunity to expand their skills and get out of their comfort zone during the hiatus resulted in a much more experimental album. Production remains perfect, but also the classic sound of a rock band gets questioned here in every track. It's not the instruments/voice in ... read more

The Strokes second studio album feels like a continuity of what Is This It did well, but more psychedelic and colourful in general. Nevertheless, that feeling of continuity makes this feel as the formula is at this point in its peak and can't get better. As a result, Room On Fire manages to live up to the debut, which is a strong statement given how good Is This It was, but still has some undeniable flaws.

The production in this is... strange. Not as raw as the debut, but Julian still can't be ... read more

Arctic Monkeys' debut is for me their best work to date. The evolution they've had since this record is admirable, as they have changed their sound so much ever since this came out. The word for this album is rush, everything feels like a rush of energy that doesn't slow down even slightly during these songs. Young Alex Turner's vocals are energetic and although they are sometimes not that fitting for the kind of song he is trying to transmit, when it works oh it does work perfectly. Also have ... read more

This is in defense of what I think is an underrated as hell album. This record sounds overall very different to Is This It and Room on Fire, but that last one overall for me was like more of the same we had since the debut with more colorful and varied sound, but containing an extremely high amount of fillers and pointless tracks. Not really because they were meant to be filler tracks, but because that old Strokes sound had already reached its peak and it was impossible to make another full ... read more

I'll be clear and concise, Origin of Symmetry is my favourite album of all time. Which is funny cause the albums that come close to it have nothing to do with it, but this somehow manages to surprise me and make me feel every song anytime I listen to it.

The interpretation I give to the concept of the album is some kind of entity that wants to destroy the universe and talks about the experiences felt during his life, in a very powerful and dramatic but still credible way, and the reasons why ... read more

This is the perfect debut album. Absolutely everything in here does perfectly what is meant to do. Every song is catchy and feels unique and enjoyable, although you can notice the general 70s rock and roll vibe in every track. But this concept is executed in a very original way, giving every song its identity with the mix of instrumentation and vocals, as every band member shines in this record.

Julian's vocals are amazing and feel raw and powerful, Fab makes an outstanding performance in ... read more

Showbiz is a great debut album, you can absolutely notice the Radiohead inspiration, but this is made in a slightly more energetic way, which absolutely gives Showbiz its own identity. It sounds similar in some ways but the final result is quite different from the Radiohead records released to the date this was made.

Although it doesn't have the ambition of incoming records, the sound of this is delicate and the production is great. In spite of this I think that where this album really shines ... read more