What is the best Arctic Monkeys album?

From furious Sheffield garage-rock debut to moon-hotel concept art, every era of Arctic Monkeys lands in a completely different place. Which peak is yours?

1

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

The 2006 debut — fastest-selling UK debut in chart history, bristling with Sheffield street wit.

2

Favourite Worst Nightmare

The 2007 sophomore album, heavier and more urgent, cementing the band as rock icons.

3

Humbug

The 2009 third album produced by Josh Homme, darker and psych-tinged desert rock.

4

Suck It and See

The 2011 album embracing sun-soaked melodic indie pop with romantic lyricism.

5

AM

The iconic 2013 album blending hard rock riffs with hip-hop rhythms — a modern classic.

6

Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino

The ambitious 2018 concept album set in a lunar hotel, a lounge-rock departure from previous work.

7

The Car

The 2022 album continuing the orchestral, cinematic direction with lush strings and understated cool.