Robbery (Lime Cordiale song)
| "Robbery" | ||||
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| Single by Lime Cordiale | ||||
| from the album 14 Steps to a Better You | ||||
| Released | 20 September 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | Chugg Music | |||
| Lime Cordiale singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Robbery" on YouTube | ||||
"Robbery" is a song by Australian pop rock duo Lime Cordiale, released on 20 September 2019 as the fifth single from their second studio album 14 Steps to a Better You (2020).
The song was polled at number 7 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2019.
The music video was nominated for Best Video at the ARIA Music Awards of 2020.[1]
The song was nominated for Most Performed Alternative Work at the APRA Music Awards of 2021.[2]
Background
[edit]In an interview, Lime Cordiale member Louis Leimbach said:
"I love the 60s feel to the song. The whole song could just be a baritone sax and a snare and all the main elements would be there. The song all started with that line 'Hey, there's been a robbery'. When you meet someone, even just for a moment, they make an impact and then they're gone. You're left feeling robbed. You feel as though you need to find them somehow but it's no use."[3]
Release
[edit]"Robbery" was released for digital download and on streaming services on 20 September 2019.[4]
Chart performance
[edit]"Robbery" debuted and peaked at number 63 on the ARIA Singles Chart for the chart dated 3 February 2020, a week after polling at number 7 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2019.[5]
"Robbery" was certified gold in Australia in June 2020,[citation needed] before being certified platinum by the year's end.[6]
Music video
[edit]The music video was directed and produced by Jack Shepherd, Oliver Leimbach, Louis Leimbach, James Jennings, Felix Bornholdt, Nich Polovineo and Adam Haynes.
Synopsis
[edit]The video follows a "broken-hearted" Louis to various landmarks and vistas across Spain, Ireland, France, England, Netherlands, Belgium and Australia as he searches for romance.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]Debbie Carr of Triple J called the song a "cute lil ditty" saying the duo "have nailed the art of the impossibly catchy hooks".[8]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Song credits
[edit]Adapted from the parent album's liner notes.[9]
Musicians
[edit]Lime Cordiale
- Oliver Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, kazoo
- Louis Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, kazoo
Other musicians
- Shane Eli Abrahams – writing[a]
- Jonathan Parkfar – writing[a]
- Bijou Choder – writing[a]
- James Jennings – drums
- Felix Bornholdt – keyboards
- Nicholas Polovineo – trombone, trumpet, flugelhorn
- Chris O'Dea – baritone saxophone
Technical
[edit]- Dave Hammer – production, mixing
- Brian Lucey at Magic Gardens Mastering – mastering
Artwork
[edit]Adapted from the band's official website.[11]
- Louis Leimbach – cover design
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[12] | 63 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 28 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[14] | 16 |
| Chart (2021) | Position |
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[15] | 47 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners by Award – Artisan Awards – Best Video". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Nominees announced for the 2021 APRA Music Awards". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ English, Laura (20 September 2019). "Lime Cordiale drop single 'Robbery' with video & add more dates to national tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Robbery – Single by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 February 2020". No. 1561. Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 February 2020.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Lime Cordiale release new single and video "Robbery"". Amnplify. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ Carr, Debbie (20 September 2019). "Lime Cordiale chase love across the world in kitschy track, "Robbery"". Triple J. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ a b 14 Steps to a Better You (booklet). Lime Cordiale. London Cowboys / Chugg Music. 2020. 9-324690-176632.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Robbery by Lime Cordiale on Jaxsta – Overview". Jaxsta. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Robbery Print — Lime Cordiale". Lime Cordiale.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #562". auspOp. 1 February 2020. Archived from the original on 1 February 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Hot Singles Chart for the week dated 29 September 2019". Recorded Music NZ. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 27 September 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Australian Artist (ARIA) End of Year Singles Chart 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Artists Top 50 Singles for 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2022.