Complete List Of The 1975 Songs From A to Z

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What began as a group of Cheshire teenagers covering punk songs in high school assembly halls would eventually evolve into one of the most genre-blurring and conversation-starting acts in modern British music. The 1975, formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, England, started as an afterschool hobby between friends Matty Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel. Nearly a decade of writing, performing, and name changes followed before they settled on their final moniker and began officially releasing music in 2012 through the indie label Dirty Hit. That year saw a steady rollout of EPs—Facedown, Sex, Music for Cars, and IV—that laid the foundation for their genre-hopping blend of pop, rock, electronica, and R&B.

Their debut album, The 1975, arrived in September 2013 and debuted at number one in the UK. Propelled by the success of singles like “Chocolate,” “Sex,” and “Robbers,” the album introduced listeners to the band’s lyrical mix of romantic disillusionment, youthful chaos, and glossy indie-pop hooks. The album’s success positioned them as a serious force on both sides of the Atlantic and led to extensive international touring that rapidly expanded their fan base.

Their sophomore effort, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, released in 2016, was a bold stylistic leap. Combining ambient textures, gospel choirs, jazzy interludes, and ’80s-inspired synth-pop, the album debuted at number one in both the UK and the US. Songs like “Love Me,” “The Sound,” and “Somebody Else” dominated streaming platforms and radio, while the album earned critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package.

In 2018, the band raised the stakes with A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships, a conceptually ambitious record that tackled everything from internet addiction to modern alienation. Its lead single, “Give Yourself a Try,” earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song, while the full-length won British Album of the Year at the 2019 Brit Awards. Critics praised the album for its eclecticism and relevance, hailing it as a defining record of the digital age.

They followed up in 2020 with Notes on a Conditional Form, a sprawling and experimental project that further pushed genre boundaries with nods to UK garage, punk, orchestral arrangements, and ambient soundscapes. The album, delayed due to the pandemic, still debuted at number one in the UK but drew a more polarized response. Nonetheless, it reinforced their refusal to conform to pop expectations, showcasing the band’s restless creativity.

October 2022 saw the release of their fifth album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, which tightened their scope and leaned into emotionally driven songwriting. Produced by Jack Antonoff, the record was met with acclaim for its cohesion and warmth. Tracks like “Part of the Band” and “I’m In Love With You” marked a return to more concise, melody-forward writing. The album debuted at number one in the UK and reaffirmed the band’s relevance and adaptability.

The 1975 have accumulated multiple Brit Awards, Ivor Novello Awards, and Grammy nominations, bolstered by their reputation as innovators in the space between alternative rock and mainstream pop. They’re known not only for their unpredictable albums but also for their theatrical live shows and outspoken frontman. Matty Healy, in particular, has become a polarizing figure—lauded for his willingness to address social and political topics in interviews and onstage, while also drawing criticism for controversial remarks.

Outside the studio, the band has supported causes ranging from environmentalism to mental health awareness, and they’ve frequently used their platform to promote activism. As of 2024, The 1975 have released five studio albums, all of which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. They continue to tour internationally, blurring lines between high-concept art and chart-topping appeal with each new phase of their career.