Nothing but Thieves (album)
2015 studio album by Nothing but Thieves
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Nothing but Thieves is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Nothing but Thieves. It was released on 16 October 2015 in the UK through Sony Music Entertainment,[5] and on 5 February 2016 in the US through RCA Victor.[6]
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| Released | 16 October 2015 | |||
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| Length | 40:32 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | Julian Emery | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Contactmusic.com |    [1] |
| PopMatters | [2] |
| Renowned for Sound | [3] |
| Stereoboard | [4] |
It was produced by Julian Emery, with additional production by Jim Irvin, Dominic Craik and Larry Hibbitt, and mixes by Cenzo Townshend and Adam Noble.
In 2026, the song If I Get High was used as the introduction for Season 4 Episode 1 of Invincible as a montage sequence.[7]
Artwork
The artwork was created by designer Steve Stacey, incorporating the work of photographer Miriam Sweeney.[8][9] During the production process, the band provided approximately 15 reference images, which Stacey used to develop a cohesive visual theme. The central concept of the artwork is decaying nature, a theme that guided the design direction for both the band and the designer.
Stacey noted that a shared background in Essex between himself and the band contributed to a sense of familiarity throughout the project. When asked whether the image of the horse featured on the cover was a "ghost horse," Stacey responded that it was not.
In November 2025, the artwork on streaming services was changed to one with inverted colours. [10]
Commercial performance
As of May 4, 2017, the album has sold over 250,000 copies, and accumulated 174 million track streams.[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Excuse Me" |
| 3:38 |
| 2. | "Ban All the Music" |
| 2:52 |
| 3. | "Wake Up Call" |
| 2:45 |
| 4. | "Itch" |
| 3:24 |
| 5. | "If I Get High" |
| 3:26 |
| 6. | "Graveyard Whistling" |
| 3:52 |
| 7. | "Hostage" |
| 3:49 |
| 8. | "Trip Switch" |
| 3:01 |
| 9. | "Lover, Please Stay" | Brown | 4:07 |
| 10. | "Drawing Pins" |
| 3:37 |
| 11. | "Painkiller" |
| 2:25 |
| 12. | "Tempt You (Evocatio)" |
| 3:36 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 13. | "Honey Whiskey" | 3:12 |
| 14. | "Hanging" | 3:51 |
| 15. | "Neon Brother" | 3:55 |
| 16. | "Six Billion" | 3:47 |
Personnel
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Technical personnel
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Charts and certifications
| Chart (2015–16) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] | 27 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[13] | 111 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[14] | 104 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[15] | 50 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[16] | 72 |
| Italian Albums (FIMI)[17] | 97 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 74 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[19] | 7 |
| US Billboard 200[20] | 130 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[21] | 11 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[22] | 15 |
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV)[23] | 34 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Netherlands (NVPI)[24] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[25] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
