Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (song)

"Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" is a song by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. It was released on 23 July 2018 as the second single from their sixth studio album of the same name, along with an accompanying music video.[1] On 16 October 2018, it was announced that a 7-inch vinyl version of the single would be released on 30 November 2018, alongside the previously unreleased B-side "Anyways".[2]

"Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino"
Single by Arctic Monkeys
from the album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
B-side"Anyways"
Released23 July 2018 (2018-07-23)
Length3:31
LabelDomino
Songwriter(s)Alex Turner
Producer(s)
Arctic Monkeys singles chronology
"Four Out of Five"
(2018)		 "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino"
(2018)
Music video
"Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" on YouTube

Music video

The music video was released on 23 July 2018 through the band's official YouTube Vevo account. It was directed by Ben Chappell and Aaron Brown who also directed the previous video for "Four Out of Five", and continues the Stanley Kubrick inspired visuals of the previous clip.[1] The video centres around Turner living in the titular hotel and casino, travelling around the floors and lounging in the leisure facilities. He also plays the role of "Mark", the hotel's resident concierge, answering the telephone and redirecting the calls. The video was shot at the Peppermill Reno in Reno, Nevada.[3] The moped which appears in the video is a Honda Elite 80.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Alex Turner.

7-inch single / digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino"3:31
2."Anyways"3:41

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.[4]

"Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino"

  • Alex Turner – vocals, backing vocals, piano, bass, organ, Orchestron, harpsichord
  • Jamie Cook – guitar
  • James Ford – drums, Orchestron, harpsichord, synthesisers, synthesiser programming

"Anyways"

  • Alex Turner – all instruments

Artwork

  • Zackery Michael – photography
  • Matthew Cooper – design

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] 7
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[6] 36
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 49
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[8] 28
UK Audio Streaming (Official Charts Company)[9] 31
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[10] 5
UK Singles Sales Chart (Official Charts Company)[11] 20
UK Vinyl Chart (Official Charts Company)[12] 1
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13] 29

Release history
Region Date Format Label Catalogue no.
Various 23 July 2018 Contemporary hit radio[1] Domino RUG970CDP[14]
30 November 2018 7-inch single[2] RUG970[4]
Digital download[15]

See also

References
  1. "Arctic Monkeys launch video for new single Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino". loudersound. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  2. "Arctic Monkeys announce new b-side single 'Anyways' and unveil new documentary". NME. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  3. ""Mark speaking…" – Arctic Monkeys unveil video for 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino'". NME. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  4. "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" (vinyl sleeve). Arctic Monkeys. London: Domino Recording Company. 2018. RUG970.CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. "Ultratop.be – Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel %2B Casino" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  6. "Ultratop.be – Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel %2B Casino" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  7. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Arctic Monkeys". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  8. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
  9. "Official Charts Audio Streams". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  10. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  11. "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  12. "TBH+C Vinyl Chart Position" Official Charts Company Retrieved 10 December 2018
  13. "Arctic Monkeys Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  14. "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" (disc). Arctic Monkeys. London: Domino Recording Company. 2018. RUG970CDP.CS1 maint: others (link)
  15. "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino - Single by Arctic Monkeys". iTunes. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
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