Rough Trade East's Adam McCabe looks back on how Arctic Monkeys shaped his (fluorescent) adolescence, with a ranking of their studio albums.
"Like every fan, I of course have my opinions and take on the diversity of their sound through their career The one thing we must take away is that change may not always be accepted but it’s always necessary."
A defining band of their generation, the evolution of the Arctic Monkeys and the fans they have gained along the way has been exponential - as evidenced by their immense record-selling and stadium-filling capabilities.
Something of a revolution, Arctic Monkeys' rapid rise in the early
AM (studio album) by Arctic Monkeys : Best Ever Albums
Arctic Monkeys - AM - Music
The 30 Best Arctic Monkeys Songs
Arctic Monkeys Albums Ranked Worst to Best! – A Synonym For Sound
Song Ranking - Top 5 Arctic Monkeys Songs — Reeltime Music
Arctic Monkeys' 10 greatest guitar moments, ranked
Arctic Monkeys' Albums Ranked From Worst To Best - Radio X
Arctic Monkeys' 20 greatest songs – ranked!, Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys albums and songs sales - ChartMasters
Ranking the albums of Arctic Monkeys from worst to best