Arctic Monkeys Songs Ranked
Arctic Monkeys is an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. The group consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Matt Helders (drums, vocals), Jamie Cook (guitar, keyboards), and Nick O’Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals). Former band member Andy Nicholson (bass guitar, backing vocals) left the band in 2006 shortly after their debut album was released.
They have released six studio albums: Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not (2006), Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007), Humbug (2009), Suck It and See (2011), AM (2013), and Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (2018). Their debut album is the fastest-selling debut album by a band in UK chart history, and in 2013, Rolling Stone ranked it the 30th-greatest debut album of all time. Here are all the Arctic Monkeys songs ranked from worst to best.
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20. Library Pictures (Suck It and See, 2011)
“This is one of their catchiest and greatest songs. The voice is great, it sounds really natural… The drums and guitar give the power to the song and during chorus the voice of all band gives to the song something I cannot explain that makes it so exciting.”
19. Arabella (AM, 2013)
“It is really better than Do I Wanna Know, R U Mine and Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High. Clearly best song on AM and one of the bests from Arctic Monkeys, the band that did “Whatever people Say I Am That’s What I’m Not”, “Favorite Worst Nightmare”, “Humbug” and “Suck It And See”.
18. Stop the World I Wanna Get Off with You (AM, 2013)
“Brilliant song, very well put and never gets old. My favourite indeed! Great lyrics, great guitar solo, and some of the best drumming out there!”
17. The View from the Afternoon (Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, 2006)
“Fantastic song with epic guitar this song really shows what artic monkeys are really made off! Fantastic song with epic guitar this song really shows what artic monkeys are really made off!”
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16. Pretty Visitors (Humbug, 2009)
“The drums are absolutely genius on this one. Epic song, truly sets the bar for the remainder of the album. This song is simply amazing.”
15. Teddy Picker (Favourite Worst Nightmare, 2007)
“I loved the 2nd album, my favorite by the Monkeys but I feel as if Brianstorm is getting too many votes, yes it’s great but it doesn’t need that many votes, 505, and this deserves more votes than they have atm as do Leave Before the Lights Come On, Do Me A Favour and Old Yellow Bricks.”
14. From the Ritz to the Rubble (Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, 2006)
“Alex Turner perfectly paints the picture of a lads night out on a Saturday night in town here. Behind the go through to the bit that you pay’ you somehow exactly know what he means.”
13. Cornerstone (Humbug, 2009)
“For me, Certain Romance and Cornerstone are the band’s best, despite the fact that I love almost each and every song by them. But Cornerstone is just top notch perfect. Rarely do the chord progression, the guitar riffs, the bass line, the drums, the voice, and the lyrics fit so perfectly. Alex Turner tells a story through his song about the quest to find his lost love in such a masterful way that it leaves me marveling. It is fool of romance, love, misery, humor, and despite being a love ballad, the song does not shy away from taking a slightly dirty yet funny twist at the end. I think this song is extremely underrated, and I am glad that the band is playing it live again.”
12. Brianstorm (Favourite Worst Nightmare, 2007)
“My favourite song of the band as well as my favourite album. Really electrifying song, amazing to hear even several years later of its release.”
11. Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High? (AM, 2013)
“Always been obsessed with this song since the first time I heard it. Got to be my favourite arctic monkeys song and definitely there longest titled.”
10. Dance Little Liar (Humbug, 2009)
“Simply the best arctic monkeys track. The lyrics are epic. This should be number 1. The bass solo is epic and the drums are awesome. Alex Turner is awesome.”
9. When the Sun Goes Down (Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, 2006)
“Such an epic song! On of their best for sure. I love how it starts slow but then becomes very aggressive. The sample here isn’t the real deal. If you want the real experience of When the Sun Goes Down, play the entire song. Every moment is pure gold!”
8. Mardy Bum (Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, 2006)
“Mardy Bum was the first song I heard of Arctic Monkeys and it instantly got me attracted. Certainly, its smooth lyrics, chord progression, and tone, just make it beautiful. Too bad it remains an underrated song.”
7. Crying Lightning (Humbug, 2009)
“Great song complex lyrics that are just awesome to sing- along to and makes Humbug an even better album than it already is! Just a spectacular song from the Arctic Monkeys”
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6. 505 (Favourite Worst Nightmare, 2007)
“The ability to create a song with only two chords that doesn’t get boring for over 4 minutes alone makes for a top 10 song. Indeed, it’s actually a very catchy well-written and overall well-made song that you’ll be humming way over it ends. Great job, guys.”
5. I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor (Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, 2006)
“Absolute stunner, such a quality song. I got all my friends hooked on Arctic Monkeys after introducing them to this song.”
4. A Certain Romance (Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, 2006)
“This is such a brilliant song. The lyrics are genius and observational. It is also one of the most diverse sings the Arctic Monkeys have ever d ok new with all the different elements of guitar (especially in the intro), and with the huge and climactic outright with banging guitars and a very powerful and beautiful sound. The Arctic Monkeys are a truly brilliant band with many amazing songs but, this has to be their best”
3. R U Mine? (Forza Horizon Soundtrack, 2012)
“Awesome tune. It’s an impossible task choosing my favourite Arctic’s track but this is still really fresh and it’s amazing to know that they are still producing quality tunes.”
2. Fluorescent Adolescent (Favourite Worst Nightmare, 2007)
“The arctic monkeys used to be my favorite band but I like the Beatles more. I never used to be able to listen to this as the lyrics are so rude, but I always listen to it. Very lively and energetic,”
1. Do I Wanna Know? (AM, 2013)
“Absolute brilliance by the Monkeys. Gotta love that riffing trademark of theirs, keep it running through the song. And this song is a brilliant example of it. Brings up images of black and white footage with lots off cigar smoke in the air and the smell of brandy…”