Robbers (song)
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| Single by The 1975 | |||||||
| from the album The 1975 | |||||||
| Released | 26 May 2014 | ||||||
| Recorded | 2012–13 | ||||||
| Length | 4:14 | ||||||
| Label | Dirty Hit | ||||||
| Writer(s) | The 1975 | ||||||
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| The 1975 singles chronology | |||||||
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"Robbers" is a song by English rock band The 1975, released as the sixth single from their self-titled debut on 26 May 2014[1]
Background
The concept of the song, about an ill-fated robbery heist, was inspired by the 1993 film True Romance, particularly Patricia Arquette's character Alabama Worley.[2]
Following its release, it debuted at number 179 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]
Music video
The official music video for "Robbers" was released on 27 April 2014,[4] directed by Tim Mattia.[5] The video depicts a couple who rob a shop to obtain money to "fund their alcohol and drug addiction."[4]
Information and releasing
Personnel
Adapted from liner notes.[6]
- The 1975
- Matthew Healy – vocals, guitar
- Adam Hann – guitar
- George Daniel – drums
- Ross MacDonald – bass guitar
- Additional personnel
- Mike Crossey – mixing, production
- Mike Spink – engineering
- Jonathan Gilmore – Pro-Tools engineering, additional programming
- Robin Schmidt – mastering
Chart performance
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[7] | 65 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3] | 179 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom[1] | 26 May 2014 | Contemporary hit radio | Dirty Hit |
References
- 1 2 Corner, Lewis (28 April 2014). "The 1975's new 'Robbers' music video: Sex, drugs and guns". Digital Spy. Condé Nast Publications. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (28 April 2014). "The 1975 – Robbers (Explicit)". Clash. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- 1 2 Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart: CLUK Update 24.05.2014 (wk20)". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- 1 2 Corner, Lewis (28 April 2014). "The 1975's new 'Robbers' music video: Sex, drugs and guns". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ↑ Gottlieb, Steven (28 April 2014). "The 1975 'Robbers' (Tim Mattia, dir.)". Video Static. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ↑ The 1975 (Liner notes). United Kingdom: Dirty Hit. 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – The 1975 – Robbers" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
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