Ambiguous Desire

Ambiguous Desire
Studio album by
Arlo Parks
Released3 April 2026 (2026-04-03)
Length40:01
LabelTransgressive
Producers
Arlo Parks chronology
My Soft Machine
(2023)		 Ambiguous Desire
(2026)
Singles from Ambiguous Desire
  1. "2Sided"
    Released: 13 January 2026
  2. "Heaven"
    Released: 2 February 2026
  3. "Get Go"
    Released: 10 March 2026
  4. "Beams"
    Released: 31 March 2026
  5. "Senses"
    Released: 22 May 2026
  6. "Floette"
    Released: 4 August 2026

Ambiguous Desire is the third studio album by the English singer-songwriter Arlo Parks. It was released on 3 April 2026 through Transgressive Records.[1][2]

Background and release

Ambiguous Desire was announced on 13 January 2026 along with the release of its lead single, "2Sided".[3][4] The second single, "Heaven", was released on 2 February.[5] The third single, "Get Go", was released on 10 March.[6] The fourth single, "Beams", was released on 31 March.[7] A remix of "Floette", featuring rapper John Glacier, was released on 4 August.[8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.5/10[9]
Metacritic77/100[10]
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash8/10[11]
DIYStarStarStarStarHalf star[12]
DorkStarStarStarStar[13]
Exclaim!8/10[14]
Hot Press9/10[15]
The IndependentStarStarStarStar[16]
PasteB-[17]
Pitchfork7.1/10[18]
Rolling Stone UKStarStarStarStar[19]
Under the RadarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarHalf star[20]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Ambiguous Desire received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 77 out of 100 from 14 critic scores.[10] The review aggregator Any Decent Music gave the album a weighted average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 19 critic scores.[9]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Arlo Parks, except "Get Go" (lyrics by Arlo Parks and Sampha Sisay); all music is composed by Arlo Parks, with additional composers noted.

Ambiguous Desire track listing
No.TitleMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Blue Disco"
  • Baird Acheson
  • Simon Martinez
Baird3:00
2."Jetta"
  • Acheson
  • Martinez
  • Dylan Neustadter
Baird2:48
3."Get Go"
  • Baird
  • Arlo Parks
  • Epworth
3:22
4."Senses" (featuring Sampha)
  • Acheson
  • Sampha Sisay
Baird4:02
5."Heaven"
  • Acheson
  • Martinez
Baird4:26
6."Beams"
  • Acheson
  • Andrew Sarlo
  • Baird
  • Sarlo
3:39
7."South Seconds"AchesonBaird1:48
8."Nightswimming"Epworth
  • Baird
  • Epworth
3:51
9."2Sided"
  • Baird
  • Bisel
2:57
10."Luck of Life"
  • Baird
  • Parks
  • Epworth
  • Hemnani
3:34
11."What If I Say It?"Epworth
  • Baird
  • Parks
  • Epworth
  • Hemnani
3:15
12."Floette"
  • Baird
  • Neustadter
  • Ross
3:10
Total length:40:01

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[21]

  • Arlo Parks – lead vocals
  • Garry Purohit – engineering
  • David Wrench – mixing
  • Simon Martinez – guitar (1, 2, 5)
  • Dylan Neustadter – synthesizer (2)
  • Ryan Raines – drums (3, 4, 12)
  • Paul Epworth – guitar, synthesizer (3, 8, 11); drums (3, 8), bass guitar (3)
  • Chiara Ferracuti – engineering (3, 8, 11)
  • Luke Pickering – engineering (3, 8, 11)
  • Walker Steele – engineering (9)
  • Sampha Sisay – lead vocals (4)
  • Brad Oberhofer – piano (6)

Charts

Chart performance for Ambiguous Desire
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[22]127
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[23]67
French Albums (SNEP)[24]161
French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[25] 4
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[26]43
German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[27] 11
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[28]4
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[29]50
UK Albums (Official Charts)[30]13
UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[31]1

References

  1. ↑ Williams, Sophie (28 January 2026). "How Arlo Parks Found Inspiration on the Dancefloor & From 'North Star' Lorde". Billboard. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  2. ↑ Davies, Hannah J. (1 March 2026). "'I never had those deep chats in the smoking area': Arlo Parks on embracing late night life with her hedonistic new album". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Green, Walden (13 January 2026). "Arlo Parks Announces New Album Ambiguous Desire". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  4. ↑ Redfern, Mark (13 January 2026). "Arlo Parks Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song '2Sided'". Under the Radar. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "Arlo Parks Glimpses 'Heaven' on New Single". Spin. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  6. ↑ DeVille, Chris (10 March 2026). "Arlo Parks – 'Get Go'". Stereogum. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  7. ↑ Redfern, Mark (31 March 2026). "Arlo Parks Shares Video for New Song 'Beams'". Under the Radar. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  8. ↑ Sandiford, Kayla (4 August 2026). "Arlo Parks recruits John Glacier for rework of "Floette"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Ambiguous Desire by Arlo Parks reviews". Any Decent Music. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Ambiguous Desire". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  11. ↑ Murray, Robin (3 April 2026). "Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire | Reviews". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  12. ↑ Cockrell, Gemma (2 April 2026). "Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire". DIY. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  13. ↑ Harrison, Dan (14 April 2026). "Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire". Dork. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  14. ↑ Young, David James (1 April 2026). "Arlo Parks Dances Hrself Clean on 'Ambiguous Desire'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  15. ↑ McGoran, Peter (3 April 2026). "Album Review: Arlo Parks, Ambiguous Desire". Hotpress. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  16. ↑ Brown, Helen (2 April 2026). "Arlo Parks yearns for connection on the club-influenced Ambiguous Desire - review". The Independent. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Wollen, Miranda (5 April 2026). "Arlo Parks, 'Ambiguous Desire' Album Review". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  18. ↑ Cliff, Aimee (3 April 2026). "Arlo Parks: Ambiguous Desire". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  19. ↑ Hodgson, Harvey (30 March 2026). "Arlo Parks 'Ambiguous Desire' review". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  20. ↑ Yamamoto, Michele (22 April 2026). "Ambiguous Desire". Under the Radar. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
  21. ↑ "Ambiguous Desire / Arlo Parks / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  22. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  23. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  24. ↑ "Top Albums (Semaine du 10 avril 2026)". Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  25. ↑ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (Semaine du 10 avril 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  26. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  27. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts Top 20 Rock/Metal-Charts – 10 April 2026" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  28. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 10/4/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  29. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire". Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  30. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 10/4/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  31. ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 10/4/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
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