Robbers (song)

"Robbers"
Single by The 1975
from the album The 1975
Released 26 May 2014 (2014-05-26)
Recorded 2012–13
Length 4:14
Label Dirty Hit
Writer(s) The 1975
Producer(s)
The 1975 singles chronology
"Settle Down"
(2014)
"Robbers"
(2014)
"Heart Out"
(2014)
Music video
"Robbers" on YouTube

"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. 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.
  2. ↑ Murray, Robin (28 April 2014). "The 1975 – Robbers (Explicit)". Clash. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart: CLUK Update 24.05.2014 (wk20)". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  4. 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.
  5. ↑ Gottlieb, Steven (28 April 2014). "The 1975 'Robbers' (Tim Mattia, dir.)". Video Static. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  6. ↑ The 1975 (Liner notes). United Kingdom: Dirty Hit. 2 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "Ultratop.be – The 1975 – Robbers" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
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