The sophomore album from The 1975 is a sonically ambitious and emotionally raw journey through love, fame, addiction, and self-discovery. With a blend of 80s synth-pop, indie rock, ambient soundscapes, and R&B influences, the album solidified the band’s status as one of the most innovative and genre-defying acts of their generation.
From the playful satire of Love Me to the heart-wrenching balladry of Nana and She Lays Down, the album showcases Matty Healy’s deeply personal lyricism and the band's rich, atmospheric production. The title track, a sprawling instrumental piece, and anthemic hits like The Sound and Somebody Else highlight the band’s evolution into a more experimental and cinematic sound.
Tracklist
Side A
A1. The 1975
A2. Love Me
A3. Ugh!
A4. A Change Of Heart
A5. She's American
Side B
B1. If I Believe You
B2. Please Be Naked
B3. Lostmyhead
B4. The Ballad Of Me And My Brain
Side C
C1. Somebody Else
C2. Loving Someone
C3. I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It
C4. The Sound
Side D
D1. This Must Be My Dream
D2. Paris
D3. Nana
D4. She Lays Down
Dirty Hit
2022
2LP
Clear
DH118
N/A