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Arabella

Arctic Monkeys · 2014

3 min · 1 track · alternative rock

A sultry blend of psychedelic rock riffs and dynamic rhythms, punctuated by Alex Turner's distinctively smooth vocals.

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The track blends strong riffs and smooth vocals, showcasing solid writing and production while remaining accessible.

What we noticed

  • The track features a prominent, repetitive guitar riff that serves as the backbone throughout its duration.
  • Vocals are layered with reverb, creating a dreamy atmosphere that complements the psychedelic elements of the instrumentation.
  • The song structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format but includes a bridge that shifts dynamics before returning to the main riff.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Arabella 3:27

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