The ludicrously long album title shares its name with a song that could almost soundtrack a videogame, optimistic tones bouncing around as you imagine your protagonist exploring a fictional world in order to save the princess. ‘Somebody Else’ adds a dash of melancholy and loss to the already complex album, ensuring there’s a song for all situations and moods. The album wakes up again with ‘The Ballad Of Me And My Brain’ as Matty delves into his mental health the song itself evolving into something chaotic and desperate. It’s stripped down and simple, encouraging you to build your own narrative. This one feels most nostalgic, holding onto wistful memories and allowing you to pause for breath in a song that contains no words. ‘Please Be Naked’ opens in the same manner, demanding you listen for almost a minute before the song actually begins. Hold on a minute and you’ll hear the choir, making the song more beautiful but it’s still not enough to keep me interested. ‘If I Believe You’ starts off weird and a little bizarre, making it all too easy to skip to the next track. They’ve chameleoned their way through the music industry but in a way that isn’t superificial they’ve just created what they wanted, without listening to the demands of anyone else. The 1975 have never adherred to one set of rules, genre or style. ‘A Change of Heart’ slows down the pace, bringing back those echoes of The 1975’s self-titled debut album, almost commenting on old lyrics and saying that things are different now the band have reinvented themselves into something brighter more receptive, and socially aware. The dark narrative contrasts with the bubbly, upbeat tune, leaving you feel a little out-of-step with Matty’s thoughts. Showcasing Matty’s skills as an excellent wordsmith, ‘UGH!’ describes a tale of self-awareness of toxic behaviour, recognising a person’s knack for being self-absorbed and disregarding everyone else in the room. The latter provides a social commentary on fame and its bizarre celebrity culture, almost mocking themselves in a world where a selfie is a modern-day autograph. ‘The 1975’ is an interlude, building up to ‘Love Me’, the first single released in the lead up to this sophomore album. The album begins with echoes of their debut release, reminding us of the band’s transition to a newer, brighter sound. I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it 13. The record was released worldwide on 26th February 2016, swiftly followed by a tour across the UK and Europe. The 1975 have returned, following a brief disappearance from social media (causing ripples of panic to their fans), with their mammoth 17-track sophomore album I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It.
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