No. 1 Party Anthem

When you dive into *No. 1 Party Anthem*, you encounter a piece that moves away from the frenetic energy that sometimes defines Arctic Monkeys. It's a song that presents itself as a ballad, but with an unexpected touch that makes it stand out. The lyrics, written by Alex Turner, are said to have a "James Bond-esque cabaret mindset" quality, with a guiding piano, a particular sheen, and sharp, cool lyrics. Some compare it to more introspective tracks, like a darker version of *I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor*, the one that launched them to fame. The melody, according to Turner, deviates from catchy structures and moves more freely, almost conversationally, making it feel less predictable.

This song saw the light of day on September 9, 2013, as part of the band's fifth studio album, AM, released by Domino Recording Company. Despite being a ballad on an album with more upbeat tracks, it integrated in a way that connected with the rest through its theme and the shape of its melody. Interestingly, part of the lyrics for *No. 1 Party Anthem* originally appeared in a demo for *Do I Wanna Know?*, another track from the same album. The song resurfaced and went viral in early 2025, even appearing on the Billboard Global 200. It was produced by James Ford, who had previously collaborated with the band, and was released alongside other singles like *R U Mine?* and *Do I Wanna Know?*.