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The 1975 - Being Funny In A Foreign Language


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I discovered this album last fall and it is simply amazing. It's faarrr from your typical alt album with its unapologetic and satire lyrics and topics. The "woke" culture in the album is what really got me, with its unapologetic in-your-face lyrics about getting cancelled for being a racist, ageism, having a h*rdon... It's just :nooo: My favorite part is the obvious queerbaiting and the constant breaking-the-fourth-wall style of lyricism. It's kind of like listening to the raw process of songwriting while listening to a discussion, if that makes sense, especially in 'Part Of The Band' and 'Oh Caroline'. I know the fact that Matt Healy (the lead singer) is problematic, but he seems to acknowledge it and even mock himself in many of the songs. And have I mentioned that the production is literally flawless? 'I'm In Love With You', 'Happiness', and 'Oh Caroline' sound so CRISP and there's a lot of small details. Mr Jack Antonoff did not disappoint.

The album is a perfect followup to Jack's previous works, including Solar Power & Dance Fever. It's so upbeat and fun, and may not appeal to the geepee at first, but it's such a high album in my opinion, and the critical acclaim only proves that :hor:

Favorite lyrics: "Mum's not a fan of that line about her back. She said it makes her sound frumpy and old. I said, "Woman, you are sixty-four years old" :air:

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emili0

For sure one of my favorite albums of last year. The production is for sure the highlight - it’s such a cohesive piece from start to finish.

Favorites:

The 1975

Part of the Band

Happiness

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RaraBitch

Fun fact: Matt healy follows ethel cain on instagram :giveup: i mentioned it to her subreddit but got dragged for it

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Ladle Ghoulash

"My favorite part is the queerbaiting" really sent me 🪦

We have forgotten our public MANNERS
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emili0
14 minutes ago, mr.peter said:

Hope they come back for a second North American leg of the tour 

Yessssss I saw their Amazon Prime special and it made me regret not getting a ticket 😖 might try to make it to Outside Lands just for the day they’re playing. 

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mr.peter
1 hour ago, emili0 said:

Yessssss I saw their Amazon Prime special and it made me regret not getting a ticket 😖 might try to make it to Outside Lands just for the day they’re playing. 

I was too busy the week they were playing but I regret not going so much 

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BillieGOAT
1 hour ago, mr.peter said:

Hope they come back for a second North American leg of the tour 

they said they’re coming back in the summer!

Prob for a self-titled 10th anniversary tour :firega:

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One of my favourite bands and for sure my favourite album they've done, perfect length, no filler, pure bops. Me & You Together Song will remain my fav 1975 song tho :huntyga:

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