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"From the Ritz to the Rubble" is an account of nightclub bouncers, "Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured" tells the typical experiences and troubles of getting a taxicab after a night out, and "When the Sun Goes Down" was inspired by prostitutes near the band's practice room in the Neepsend district of Sheffield. [9]
Released on 30 May 2005, it featured a re-recording of fan favourite "Fake Tales of San Francisco" and new song and B-side "From the Ritz to the Rubble".It was a limited release by Bang Bang Recordings – a label created by the band for the sole purpose of releasing the single.
In May 2005, Arctic Monkeys released the EP Five Minutes with Arctic Monkeys on their own 'Bang Bang' label, featuring the songs "Fake Tales of San Francisco" and "From the Ritz to the Rubble". [9] [17] This release was limited to 500 CDs and 1,000 7" records, but was also available to download from the iTunes Music Store. [9]
Formed in Sheffield in 2002, the group gained popularity in England before releasing their debut EP Five Minutes with Arctic Monkeys in 2005 on their own Bang Bang Recordings label, featuring the songs "Fake Tales of San Francisco" and "From the Ritz to the Rubble".
From The Ritz to the Rubble; When the Sun Goes Dow; Leave Before The Lights Come On (played on 22 October 2005, occasionally played from January to August 2006) Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured (occasionally played from October 2005 to August 2006) Mardy Bum; Fake Tales of San Francisco; A Certain Romance
The Humbug Tour was a world concert tour by British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys in support of their third studio album, Humbug. [1] Although Humbug was not released until 25 August 2009, the tour started with a series of shows in Australia and New Zealand in the January of that year, followed by a break for the band to put the finishing touches on the record.
Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a live album by English rock band Arctic Monkeys, consisting of their 7 June 2018 performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.It was released on 4 December 2020 through Domino Recording Company, [1] with all proceeds going to the War Child charity.
The lyrical meaning of "Fake Tales of San Francisco" narrates the beginning of the band, their gigs in Sheffield local bars and their comparison to other bands. Alex Turner's lyrics express how bands tried to be like other bands, hence the lyric "get off the bandwagon".