Defending The 1975's Messiest Album

this video is a bit of a rambly mess, but so is the album it's about (i love it)
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0:00 Intro
0:52 Pissing Yourself On The Texan Intersection
2:52 All The Weird Stuff
4:57 Streaming
6:37 My Consciousness Controls My Hand
8:23 You're The One That Makes Me Feel Right
9:45 Hit That Sh*t
12:09 Do You Wanna Leave At The Same Time?
14:30 The End
15:30 Outro

[@DanielFlores-ut2yu]

So happy the algorithm has brought me here, I love notes. It's my second favorite 75 record. This essay put words to how I feel about the album. Good Job! earned a sub!

[@gallagath]

Thanks for watching! :) which album is your fav?

[@johnfromphilly.]

I love how you said it flows like a good conversation. That’s a perfect way to put it

[@gallagath]

It really does!

[@johnfromphilly.]

It’s also painful that the second they made a short-concise Jack Antonoff pop album, they had their most mainstream success to date

[@gallagath]

I do love BFIAFL too but I feel like that one has been heard out a lot more than Notes for sure

[@rotaficionado666]

No hate to Jack but Being Funny is their LEAST uninspired album if you ask me. Some fans have heard the demo versions of 'The 1975' as well as 'Part Of The Band', and are wishing that those were the official versions instead - which if they were, it would make me like them by a lot less. Justice for Notes!

[@adamshouse4409]

honestly notes on a conditional form is my favourite record by the 1975. it’s not perfect but to me the imperfections make it perfect. i love how it’s like a time capsule filled with a wide range of musical styles and shifts in moods. i don’t expect it to be everybody’s thing but it makes me happy to see videos like this!!! show more love to notes!!!

[@hk.elle.y]

Finally, a video essay on this album

[@ededdeddy17]

this album is so special to me - glad this appeared in my recommended!!!! subbed 🥰

[@gallagath]

thank you ^_^ it's such a great album!!

[@candimccann]

I enjoyed this essay. I would watch more. I'm not a Notes supremacist, but I do have an appreciation.

[@gallagath]

Thanks, glad you dug the video :)

[@broganpero]

absolutely incredible video wow... algorithm got it right this time!!

[@gallagath]

thank you!! it's sounding like i might need to cover their other albums haha

[@gillianhebert3962]

great commentary! like a lot of fans, I think this album was dismissed too quickly, whether due to the length, structure or the pandemic. it’s telling to me that this is the album matty most often discusses and defends. every time I return to it I get something new from it. like you mentioned, i also think it has some of their best tracks and I think “guys” is one of their most overlooked songs. that song perfectly represents the crux of the band itself and part of why I love them so much - because they all love each other so much

[@MostlyHarml3ss]

Much needed video

[@gallagath]

Thanks :))

[@jaespur]

~ such a great commentary on this album. One of the best and most underrated releases, and I think people are starting to acknowledge that. It was incredibly fitting for the state of the world at that time. From the hints on ABIIOR, you can tell this was a side of themselves they've been wanting to showcase for a while. Love the garage and club grooves. Looking forward to more content from you, this was refreshing!

[@jakewalker1522]

While I'm personally not a fan of this record, I appreciate a video of someone just getting to talk about why they love a record and it being very positive rather than a video trying to tell me why I'm wrong for not liking something.

[@bemmadedemmabemma3312]

such a fantastic video essay, I have been wanting a video like this ever since this album came out and I am so happy I found it. You touched on every part that makes this album so special and genius to me, great job

[@gallagath]

Your comment has made my day :) thank you so much! It's such a special album, someone had to make a video on it eventually so I figured it may as well be me haha

[@chelseabarker6556]

This video brought me a lot of joy. NOACF is my favorite 1975 record and it’s so lovely to hear someone else love it the way I do.

[@thehaunting]

great video. i definitely didn't love the album, but it had my two of my favorite songs they've ever made on it, with frail state of mind and me & you together song, so happy to take the highs with (imo) some of the lows

[@gabyv7075]

YES THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@suzannesmith3519]

Well done! I appreciate your thoughtful and soothing assessment.

[@chocobere]

Never heard of this band before and now I'm planning to listen to this album. Good job with your first video essay :) Cheers!

[@amelia_badeliaaa]

I love notes and I love this video!

[@_jannes__7732]

what a beautiful view on this masterpiece, thank you

[@gallagath]

❤️

[@manoverboardpodcast]

Great video, unbelievable album that’s massively over hated!

[@alvaroarriolar-5857]

This was good do more of these do this these are good

[@gallagath]

i shall :)

[@lindseykil]

i love notes, it’s such an important album to me. i was 16 when it dropped and whenever i hear it i get instantly transported to me alone in my old bedroom at 3 am. i’m glad someone else understands it the same way i do :)

[@gallagath]

for real!

[@Itchy_House]

This is giving me Savannah Brown level of goosebumps. Well done! Subbed

[@gallagath]

Thank you!! :)

[@timpage9424]

We were ROBBED of a Notes tour. Damn you COVID. 😭 A mess of an album that will always remind me of a strange and stressful time in my life, but i will come back to it every now and then on a long drive.

[@liammoroney6046]

This is fantastic

[@gallagath]

ty!!

[@killianmoment]

thank you this my favourite 1975 album

[@keepnorthofficial]

Interestingly enough, this is my most relistened 1975 album. And it’s not because the songs are better than on other albums, they’re not. But maybe because on other albums songs are more “predictable” for the lack of a better word and follow a similar direction in general. In case of NOACF, it’s more like a journey which goes in a lot of different directions, most songs are not typical hits, instead they‘re more chilled out and have a lot of elements to them so it’s more interesting to listen to (at least when you listen to the entire album instead of some songs separately). My description is probably as messy as the album itself but it’s the best way I can describe my take on it😁

[@avedic]

instant subscribe. My god that was good. I have a LOT I could say....but I won't. Just imagine the most effervescently praising comment you can imagine. That's what I would type were I not feeling mildly self conscious about doing such a thing right now. PLEASE make more videos like this. You're very very good at this.

[@gallagath]

far out... glad you enjoyed it!! thanks for taking the time to check it out :) there's more on the way

[@charizardmaster13]

Feel like people doesn't get enough credit for how punchy and strong it is and how much of an agressive and ballsy statement it starts the album off on. Feels like u missed it out in the bangers section of the video. Also apreciate how much it divided and challenged their audience to actually listen to something more agressive for once compared to their poppier stuff

[@youdont.needtoknow]

lmao scott cramer catching strays

[@yellowsdn]

it's a tough decision for me but I think this is my favorite 1975 album. anyone taking the time to talk about it in a positive light, i'll happily listen. gj!

[@asherbhatti1277]

this album is perfect

[@tonsoffunii]

It's a masterpiece and an unfiltered version of who the band really is. You nailed it with this: "For the people who only want to hear the band 'at their very best'....maybe this is a nightmare." I, personally, think their very best is in between 'their very best' and this album offers that.

[@nofiltertv3916]

Notes is my favorite record ever!!!

[@tobiaslever3763]

Please please do a whole vid on the birthday party

[@0.0056]

NOCAF felt kinda like the end of an era... idk, BFIAFL feels like a pivot in a new direction

[@oykmercimek]

i love this sm! the birthday party is my favorite song from the album too please do a video about it

[@gallagath]

thanks for watching! i might have to lol

[@EmmettFlo7]

This was the first album that came out after I became a 1975 fan. Totally love it. I don’t understand the hate.

[@kpc00000]

SUBBED

[@gallagath]

[@nananotosaki9706]

notes is so misunderstood

[@literarycompost]

Contra-crime: So they swore, there’s a war, on this Island Cos their palms, trace tumults in blood My friend asked help for comprehending But of course, my mate, none can He said ‘How can I engage with somebody who doesn’t Hear? -shed listening: I’m still treading water Is it the same for you? Is it the same for you? Well he warrants bloody woes, so capricious. And his talk just feels void love. But you love very house that you live in. And your love’s, you all pour out. Is it the pain in you? Is it the pain in you? Is it the pain in you? Is it the pain in you? Well criminals and liars, keep him in your cell as a privilege of mine. Such criminals and liars, giving me their cells, spillage in mine. Blood is on your tongue as well as your hands. Blood is on your tongue as well as your hands. Blood is on your tongue as well as your hands. Archaic and content you just wash them off Blood is on your tongue as well as your hands. Archaic and content you just wash them off Blood lay on your tongue rose on wrong hands Subcontract your sins you just write them off Good fell from the Sun not to our ground Traditional conserves, so you leave m us cold Son of a gun. There’s sanguine spit on you.

[@girfter]

hahahaha!!! your MOTHER was born in 1975 (she's old HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[@gallagath]

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