I’m pretty blown away by this song…does it show?

I regret overlooking this band now. The 1975 have released a new song called “Part of the Band” and to my surprise it has blown me away. I was no expecting that nor was expecting to almost cry! What do you think? Are you a fan of them already? Do you like this song?
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[@njujuznem6554]

Honestly I think The 1975 is one of the best bands of the last decade. They've got some great pop songs, but also loads of more experimental stuff too, and they're fantastic live. A lot of people I know have them written off as a band just for teenage girls but I think they're genuinely fantastic artists.

[@natind.c.5904]

I agree!! Few artists are able to reinvent themselves with every album and explore multiple genres while keeping their identity and sound and I think that’s something to be admired. They’re a very exciting group of musicians. Looking forward to this next album.

[@frommetoyou1981]

Agree wholeheartedly

[@brunett93]

But what even is a band "just for teenage girls"? Any type of music is for anyone that enjoys it.

[@dethrocker]

I respectfully fully disagree...but that's alright :)

[@bazzwelford4956]

@@brunett93 in the community the majority of fans are teenage girls

[@rje1157]

The main theme of The 1975 is the songwriting, they dwell in many genres but whats mesmerizing and cohesive all in all is the lyrics. Matty is gnarly!

[@1Q89MUSIC]

He makes me chuckle more than any other lyricist

[@jaxseaver21]

1000% agree they have a couple of songs that take me back to a certain time in my life I remember quite fondly.

[@retnugnahte]

@@1Q89MUSIC same. true british humour and sarcasm

[@dannynolan6841]

Yea they really nailed originality. Mixture of everything.

[@danadams8649]

No he's funking lame af

[@nataliavilla8295]

the beauty of the 1975 is that with how big their discography is there’s something for everyone

[@fredvomjupiter9287]

nothing makes me happier than watching someone who knows music seemingly well change their mind about my fav band which holds a very special place in my heart and realises how amazing they are

[@rc27td]

couldn't have said it any better, i'm in tears haha :') loved this vid

[@avedic]

Yes! I second this. I really hope he tries them on for size. The INXS comparisons are apt....in many ways. But so is Talking Heads. Or 10 other bands I could list. The point is....Matty IS a genius songwriter and a really interesting human. And his band is one of the best there's ever been. They have LOTS of songs and albums and eras and vibes and moods etc etc. Start somewhere....and explore. Have fun. It might take you 6 months to get to that ONE song I'm convinced will change your life....but don't worry, it's waiting. They're that kind of band. Watching this....honestly was so fun. Just watching a very intelligent cool human who _gets_ music....realizing there's a band out there that he's totally missed the boat on. GET ON THE BOAT! We got room! :)

[@otisconnell9281]

I'm feeling the exact same way! I hate the sterotype around the 1975 "Fan girl band" people make their assumption before they've even sat down & listened. Good musicians recognise how good they are & it's always so satisfying to hear. Especially Justin Hawkins who front's a band that i love so much too!

[@dylanrowell176]

Dude watching Matty’s life cycle through being a young rockstar with a heroin addiction to one of the most mature and gifted lyricists of our generation if not all time is worth listening to every album of theirs 10 times through. At the end of the Birthday Party he talks about his friends (the band) being the only thing that can keep him clean, and now in Part of the Band (^), the last line and the only one the whole chorus comes in for is a proclamation of how long he has been clean for. Truly tearjerking stuff from my now and always favorite band.

[@tomitob7364]

Beautifully put. I concur. How and Justin articulates this and underlines how amazing they are is equally fantastic.

[@dylanrowell176]

Dude watching Matty’s life cycle through being a young rockstar with a heroin addiction to one of the most mature and gifted lyricists of our generation if not all time is worth listening to every album of theirs 10 times through. At the end of the Birthday Party he talks about his friends (the band) being the only thing that can keep him clean, and now in Part of the Band (^), the last line and the only one the whole chorus comes in for is a proclamation of how long he has been clean for. Truly tearjerking stuff from my now and always favorite band.

[@duffbattye5235]

Incredible band. the drummer is one of the great rock drummers of the past twenty years. he's a beast - and writes most of the music. they have such a unique sound. And i'm a Slayer fan

[@rembrandtdavinci6410]

Nothing wrong with a metalhead appreciating other genres of music.

[@W4TSKY]

The 1975 wouldn’t sound like The 1975 without George! Such an amazing producer

[@diether7]

@@W4TSKY YESSS! This should have been in conversation.

[@W4TSKY]

@@diether7 Dude deserves so many flowers it’s crazy! But part of me thinks he doesn’t really care all that much. He seems like a lowkey guy that’s just happy to be able to make music and use The 1975 and Dirty Hit as his creative outlets. If they were American I don’t doubt he’d already have at least 1 grammy nomination for producer of the year though.

[@alexgardner3264]

I compare Healy and Daniel’s (they both write the songs and produce them) with Lennon McCartney

[@debiorick8025]

The 1975 are brilliant and so damn great live

[@WTFmental]

The moment it clicked was phenomenal, this happens every time the 1975 release music, at first it doesn’t bother me and then I actually listen to the songs and I’m just taken back. Honestly, Matty has something rare. The vocabulary and play on words, double entendres he always surprises me. Some songs have the best lyrics I think I’ve ever heard.

[@samwoodson9603]

Adore this band. My ex-girlfriend got me into them and was just amazed by how great their hooks were and how much starpower their frontman had. I think the Love Me video hooked me. Very tongue-in-cheek but undeniably the guy is a star. Think it’s sexist bullshit people write them off cause teenage girls like them. Who cares? Loads of the greatest bands of all time were beloved by teenage girls, why do people assume the artistic tastes of teenage girls is inherently bad? Fact of the matter is the 1975 takes more creative risks than most other artists existing in the mainstream. I wouldn’t say it always pays off, but that fearlessness is what really makes all the difference.

[@willbrundish3749]

I think my favourite thing is that they manage to successfully delve into a wide range of genres whilst maintaining their 'own' sound (to an extent) I think a lot of people who write them off would be pleasantly surprised by the quality of their "lesser known" (I know they're a huge band, but relatively) songs

[@patricklinihan3462]

I've thought about the point you made so many times. It really is such a shame that people do that. Also, my ex-girlfriend got me into The 1975 as well, and I regrettably wrote them off as shitty back then too. It wasn't until I truly sat and LISTENED that they instantly became one of my favorite bands.

[@perrin1222]

An ex girlfriend of mine also got me into this band. I became quickly OBSESSED with them and they've been my favorite band ever since. They truly are a unique group of musicians and i can always expect a different experience with each album that comes out.

[@W4TSKY]

Very well said! They’re probably my favorite band

[@alexisangulo9357]

HAHA AMEN, thank you for this! And i was one of those teenage girls. 😆 I discovered them on soundcloud I think when I was around 18, when chocolate came out. Then before my mid 20s I tried to outgrow these bands that I loved as a teen (except 1D 😆). I feel bad because there was this feeling that I wrote them off coz I don't wanna be associated with those "young teen girls". But now at 28, I just love what I love! I don't care much anymore. No shame in that. ✨🙌

[@Joeytrib1985]

It's like Peter Gabriel, Simon and Garfunkel huddled into a room and storyboarded Matty Healy and The 1975. Fantastic, complex, soulful music.

[@michaelniner98]

‘If I Believe You’ from the second album is honestly an amazing song. Would highly recommend looking in to their other stuff!

[@Dunbie_]

Songs a masterpiece man

[@lukebennet6989]

@@Dunbie_ Agree with you right there mate. And I would even say the entire album is a masterpiece. You could cherry pick songs for a good time or listen to it from start to finish for a musical experience.

[@rosielinsey7849]

@@lukebennet6989 so true:)

[@maceysabedra4953]

“I’ve got a god-shaped hole; it’s infected” gets me every time

[@Dunbie_]

@@maceysabedra4953 and I’m petrified of being alone, it’s pathetic I know

[@daggers9123]

What you've said is 100 percent on the mark. They are INCREDIBLE songwriters and musicians who've released a few pop tunes and got branded a pop act. Lift the lid a little bit and you realise how clever they are. This is also a point of contention they get written off as just a boy band pop act or an arrogant, annoying and pretentious act. Personally I think they're one of the most important acts to come out in the last 10 years. Absolute perfection on every album and if I were you I'd definitely dive into them a bit more.

[@joanie7498]

👏👏

[@jeremydodds]

Well put

[@orphanion9468]

I don't think anyone could describe them any better than this... 👏👏👏

[@thephan290]

Without a doubt they are the best band to come out since 2012. Billy Strings, Greta Van Fleet, and maybe Goose are up there in the talent level, but nobody touches the 1975. They are the best band to come out since the Black Crowes and Nirvana. So that dates back to 1990.

[@balancepoint71]

Don't sleep on these guys. They are collective geniuses. Listen to Love it if we made it and tell me they don't Rock. Transcends Genre

[@TheFoldMusic]

Agreed, just beautiful

[@pollybott67]

Justin you need to see them live! I’m a 55 year old rock Mum and I have been to see them alongside my daughter every time they tour. From their early small gigs to the arenas. You won’t be disappointed! You could wear your beret too 😊

[@FearfulEarful]

"Okay, I think I understand what all the fuss is about. This guy is a serious songwriter." Welcome to the club, Justin! Have been a fan of The Darkness since 2004 and a fan of The 1975 since 2013. Worlds are colliding for me with this video, haha! Definitely look more into The 1975. I think you'll find it extremely rewarding.

[@jonathanmacdonald]

Absolute genius. The song, writers, performance, live shows. The 1975 are outstanding.

[@kidheyful]

His reaction is my last 48 hours. Had no idea who they were as a band. Randomly got recommended it in my feed. Literally stopped in my tracks while listening to this while on a walk with my daughter to school. Truly an incredible song. Excited to learn more about their discography

[@Lucyonline1]

I love that you love it! Matt Healy’s complex character lends itself to such beautiful and intelligently written lyrics. The 1975, in my opinion, are one of the most intelligent current bands. Educated, interesting and not afraid to make music that they actually like, these boys don’t do singles, they create stories through albums. The fact they produce everything themselves just makes it even more credible. Would be interested to get your take on their 4th album ... the hardest one to like/get into.

[@Lucyonline1]

Justin, what are your thoughts on Conor Oberst/ Bright eyes? If you love a lyric that chews you up and spits you back out, surely you love Conor?

[@jeremydodds]

I think the brilliance of Notes is that any human with decent taste can make their own 12 to 17 track perfect record.

[@mckinleybrooks5969]

I strongly believe that the 1975 are the best thing in the pop world right now, and have continued to be underrated.

[@W4TSKY]

It’s probably because they’re British. If they were American they’d be the biggest band in the world (commercially/popularity wise) since ILIWYS. Think Twenty One Pilots level

[@danadams8649]

Your smoking crack, tame impala are better musicians in ever fucking way possible and aren't lame af.

[@miaschu8175]

Why does he sound so American, I wonder? Most British singers usually try to emphasise their real accents, but Matt Healey does the fake American twang of singers from the last century.

[@Tyler_Pifer92]

I’d say Ghost since they changed to a more pop oriented sound.

[@nymfic]

@@miaschu8175disagree

[@katiek.3234]

I've been a deeply devoted '75 fan for years - Matty's lyrics, George's arrangements, everything - and it's so lovely and magical to watch someone discover them :)

[@annaine]

You and me both, Justin! I‘ve only recently discovered these guys and fallen hard. I must’ve been living under a rock for the past 10 years. 😅

[@GailLKerber]

Ditto

[@andrewhavill8744]

What's so incredibly fascinating about The 1975 is their super fun and pop songs, are actually some of the deepest and saddest lyrics. It's easy to miss, but you dig deep into the songs and Matt Healy is nothing but a genius.

[@aaccrr78]

Consistently blown away by their music and especially so when it comes to Matty’s lyricism ❤

[@dasarkas]

I listen to this album on repeat a lot! Great for walking the streets with no care in the world. 💞👏🏼

[@jakeshook7323]

Smugness and sincerity is such a beautiful and simple way to describe it. What wonderfully written art.

[@liamgallagherrr]

This has become an everyday channel for me..at first I really thought it’d be a lot of jaded rocker dribble but Justin legitimately takes the time to listen and give non bias thoughts and opinions on what’s in front of him. I find he is very much the opposite of a hater in most instances.

[@wellesradio]

“Non bias” opinions? No such thing, mate. I hate when people misuse that word.

[@Dillonmac96]

Have you heard "its love jim" off their new album they still rock. He does do good to be unbiased except when he shit on rhcp john frusciante he should listen to their stuff not just say its average guitar because hes not into their vibe and funk. John unrealistically more talented than Justin and his brother combined at guitar and song writing.. So hes not very unbiased

[@mikehunt1528]

@@wellesradio Why Non bias ? Why not ?

[@richardclark.]

@@mikehunt1528 if I were to speak for the most astute Mr.W, I would point out that all opinions are biased by definition. An opinion is based on how you see things. You make that decision after being influenced or biased by an uncountable number of experiences over a lifetime. A non biased opinion is a fallacy and would constitute a blank page were it rendered.

[@mikehunt1528]

@@richardclark. Wooooosh

[@wwn1970]

I've just become a huge fan of The 1975 - came back to see this clip to help it all make sense. Thanks JH

[@jesusgluez]

i love to see people appreciate how incredibly and beautifully talented these boys are

[@joanie7498]

they’re absolute geniuses. matty is a brilliant lyricist/producer and george is an amazing producer/drummer. Adam, Ross, and John(sax) never let us down either. they’re so underrated and adored by many 🖤💙

[@MyEmoDiaries]

I just realized this is the guy from the Darkenss talking about one of my favorite bands of all time. This is so freaking cool!

[@breakingthejar5218]

How did i not watch this video before??? I had the same reaction with this song. Suddenly I heard the lyrics (specially the "I like my men like I like my coffee" part) and I understood that The 1975 is an amazing band with great lyrics. And, yeah, they're underrated. Healy is a genius songwriter and frontman.

[@ninetiesgirlkatie]

Matty Healy is an absolute stick out in the industry and always has been! This is a brilliant song.

[@fedgebaby]

I LOVE that you’ve discovered The 1975. Your going to have so much fun now.

[@wasntme1967]

Just saw them perform in Warsaw. Incredible. One of the best live bands these days. What surprised me, it's the music GenXers like me should really like, but most of the audience is in their mid-to-late teens (sometimes accompanied by parents - so sweet). But anyway, besides music, scenography, cinematic component (kudos to their video director) excellent sound not actuallly expected from the Torwar stadium. P.S. Live versions of songs are much more energetic than their album renditions, most of them danceable. In fact the entire stadium turned into a giant dancehall at some points.

[@launiz]

I watch your videos every day. I laugh, I wonder and I learn. And I am a better man because of that. So, thank you!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

That's great!

[@jacobharris3208]

It's one of my favorite songs of all time (especially the live performance) it just sounds so crisp

[@micheledilisio1529]

Watching you so deeply appreciate one of my favorite songs makes me so happy, I may or may not be crying 😅

[@kindsir1256]

Stumbled across this on my homepage. Watched the whole thing and was engaged the whole way through. Fantastic!

[@TilleyGunner]

Came to the 1975 late myself (earlier this year) and I've been blown away ever since. This is a perfect breakdown of an absolutely fantastic song

[@domosaurus89]

So thankful you love it, Matty has been sending us on a journey for years and I’m so happy I’m not the only one who hears the genius at work. He’s a phenomenal musician and lyricist. It’s all one big picture and story. Really enjoyed this!

[@adhdadam738]

I love how utterly amazed you are with Matt's song writing capabilities.

[@willydeangelis699]

I love that you're finding out how fantastic this band is!

[@nancyholzel1518]

so yeah underrated as a band. one of the best frontmen out there these days. live shows can be breathtakingly generous raw performance art pieces or just messy reality & fun. either way it's captivating

[@abadbrain]

Its interesting hearing you say without all of the quartet that its just a simple song. Because matty healy, the lead, said in an interview that if you take away everything its a folk album, or country, i cant remember exactly. But so cool you caught that! Edit: just heard you say theres so much sincerity. Matty talks about this album, how he just wanted to be earnest and sincere. Very cool dood.

[@iamacharliest]

Frail state of mind is one of my favourite songs from this band. It's very chilled, has a British feel to it and I like the lyrical content. Somebody else will also always be a huge hit.

[@W4TSKY]

Frail State of Mind and I Think There’s Something You Should Know are two of my favorite The 1975 songs ever. Very underrated imo

[@graytfox]

The arrangement of FSOM getting more and more chaotic as the lyrical anxiety ramps up to a crescendo feeling like a full blown panic attack was absolutely NUTS to listen to for the first time and really have a song that sounds like how i feel in those moments

[@pascale.a.w1293]

Never gotten into the 1975 before but will definitely check them out now. What a song writers dream to write lines as lovely as that 'enough about me now, you got to talk about the people babe' that's awesome!

[@pascale.a.w1293]

Just went and listened to the song in full, it's so good! 'Or am I just some post-coke, average, skinny bloke? Calling his ego imagination'. One day I will write lines as good as that!

[@liamneilocampo7996]

listen to the 1075- robbers

[@AyyyyyyyyyLmao]

@@liamneilocampo7996 Robbers is great but it's plastered in nostalgia for all of us. Definitely check out If I believe you, I like America and America likes me People And of course menswear

[@taziahill9440]

Traveled a bit to see their shows, had the pleasure of meeting Matty he was incredibly kind and genuine, made me love them even more

[@Bladesmobile]

Certainly my favourite band of the last ten years Never fail

[@Abanikosi]

I had to listen to this after this. It’s intriguing. Beatleesque. Love it.

[@myca2075]

Part of the Band is my top song in this album and I’m glad that someone else appreciates the musicality and I would like to say “poetry” of this song. 🖤

[@marcusagain]

My favorite band in the world! The drummer, one of my biggest inspirations just followed me. Praying we get to make some music one day

[@Me-Miranda]

I thought they were a teenage scream band until I saw them in TV last night. Completely blown away. From another 1975 born baby 😊

[@jamiewilson2088]

Justin’s articulate opinion, is so humble and true Spoken by a true master of trade

[@Lindscaldwell1]

Yay I've been hoping you'd talk about The 1975! This makes me so happy to hear you react like this to them, as The Darkness and The 1975 are two of my favorite bands of all time. I'm beaming and my heart is full.

[@CLAR-oo1lg]

The song SOMEBODY ELSE blows me away every time I listen to it

[@joexkid9059]

one of the best lyricists of our generation

[@hanjnk]

Matty Healy’s mind is a fucking jewel in the music industry. Welcome to the fun!! You will never get bored of this band. ♥️

[@joeytribiani9779]

I love that this all off the cuff and we get to see him be like “ok whoa these are great fucking lyrics I get it now”

[@matti2973]

I’ve been a 1975 fan since 2012/2013 and I have a different favorite song by them every month. They have such a diverse catalog of song types

[@charlotterance]

I absolutely love it when I find someone who loves this bands music like I do!

[@hartshaped]

The thing I like about them is there’s a lot of meaning and storytelling/scene setting in their lyrics hidden beneath very simple sounding songs, I think ‘Love it if we made it’, ‘The City’, ‘Somebody Else’, ‘Tootimetootimetootime’, ‘It’s Not Living’ are perfect examples Their songs when you just listen to them passively can sort of be taken the wrong way, like I can imagine some of their upbeat songs have probably been played at weddings and stuff with people not giving a second thought to how dark the lyrical message actually is

[@BeforeThisNovember]

Agreed. ‘Change of Heart’ is captivating too; one of the few songs that gives me goosebumps every time. Cohesive storytelling with relatable nuances and semantics - they never fail to add subtle humour that are really just snapshots from our real lives.

[@dustinwikoff2846]

Been a fan of The 1975 since the Sex EP dropped. Became obsessed with them. Saw them on the smallest gig they played on their first US tour. There was no going back after that. Glad to see you’re enjoying the new stuff.

[@matthewgolden9599]

Always hop back to this, pure joy!

[@tf1266]

The lyrics are so complex and sophisticated, yet brought to a simplistic light with the instrumentation. Matt Healy is very observational with lyrics, and uses extremely clever metaphors and phrases. I'm the only one in my friend group of 3 who likes this song. I think it's a gorgeous tune with string instrumentation, lovely melodies, sounds of folk and acoustic (different to most the 1975 songs) plus clever lyricism.

[@SuzukiIncident]

"The thing that put me off about this band in the first place is the smugness... but what I'm hearing here is real sincerity and beautiful and withdrawn". Got it in one. There is an element of smugness to their music, as well as everything about the band, but it exists to wrap around the sincerity. Lyrics about French poets in the first part of the song followed by a riff on beat poetry after the first chorus, numerous references to self gratification, funny voices, and an arrangement that makes the song sound more complicated than it is. All this surrounding a simple song showing sincerity and vulnerability about isolation in the rest of the lyrics. They're a band that get criticised for making broad pop music by some people and making fake deep inaccessible arty crap by others, and tend to play on everyone's opinions and expectations of them to the point of self parody, while still showing that beauty and sincerity that makes their songs special. If you get a chance listen to their new single 'Happiness' for your channel, as well as the album A Brief Enquiry Into Online Relationships for yourself. I think once the smugness is put into context as more than just self gratification it's a lot easier to appreciate the incredible song writing and artistic merits of the band.

[@itsalltakenup]

Oh wow.. I never knew Justin did this.. underrated is what this channel is.. it’s like a musical class of ingenuity.

[@iantaylor2737]

One of my favourite bands.

[@JoshuaM8]

I wasn't a listener of their music at the time, but when I attended the 2019 Leeds festival and saw them live on the mainstage they put on one hell of a performance! There was no denying their talent and work after that.

[@lucylambert]

Was so cool to see you fall in love with this song the same way I did! Matty is a genius

[@inayahcee3131]

Not a lot of people appreciated the incredible production of this song but it's so transcendent and it really scratches an itch in my brain, exactly what I love about this band

[@fargnbastage]

I was not expecting Justin Hawkins to have a KZbin channel....I am quite happily surprised. Subbed.

[@jeremydodds]

Went from kind of hearing bits of the debut coming out of my sons room. To secretly becoming a fan and predicting what they would play on SNL and order they would play the songs. Now at 49 they are safely in my top 5 bands of all time and that’s a very exclusive club.

[@TancrediLoCigno]

Thank you for this video Justin, you're awesome.

[@bradtravis2440]

Oh, Caroline - About You - I'm in Love with You, are my top three on the album. Beautiful record.

[@I3R0K3N7FEET]

I dont ever pay attention to pop tbh, but 1975 caught my attention a while ago now and really enjoy a lot of their music and love how they have managed to not get pinned down into any genre really. I literally love how you are gushing, you are usually really balanced and appreciative of artists and quite humble, but here you reveal a slice of happiness :D thanks for sharing!

[@HelloDeer]

Brilliant analysis of a brilliant song… I loved their first album but was taken aback by this track… so interesting, authentic, heartfelt and clever without being smug… love it x

[@ronnienose8608]

That rhyming style reminds me of how Phil Lynott wrote. Lovely stuff. The verse vocal is also reminiscent of Paul Simon's 'You Can Call Me Al.'

[@ingl0rius]

Perfect comparisons 👌

[@jacobbrandenburg9584]

I hear Paul Simon too! Absolutely love it.

[@jimmysmith7685]

This song is so visceral. It reminds me a lot of something Paul Simon might have done. Thanks for bringing it forward.

[@vidikman]

I had a real addiction to INXS music. And when they gone, I stayed in the empty bubble until The 1975 appeared on the music scene.

[@phee9430]

their new album is just incredible people seem to write them off without even listening to them they’re amazing

[@emmadilemma5000]

I've always been a fringe 1975 admirer - like you didn't really pay any mind but knew they had some bangers and enjoyed several of them and never dived deeper. Love this video and your reaction and breakdowns!

[@thephan290]

As a 48 year old male, music snob/critic, who has been to over 2,000 live shows, I’d love to share my opinion. I am the Founder/CEO of a medical company and fortunate to be able to travel to see all of my favorite bands. I am mostly in the Grateful Dead, the Black Crowes, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam….. but my favorite band has been the 1975 ever since 2013. From the moment I heard them, I was hooked. Matty is a genius. His lyrics are the greatest if you relate. He discusses topics that matter to his life…. Depression, addiction, love, friendship, and so much more. They never disappoint. I love all of their work and definitely appreciate the review. I am now following you. I heard Liam Gallagher commented…. I saw Oasis on the Tour Of Brotherly Love, w/ the Black Crowes and I’ll say first hand… if Gallagher comments, ppl should listen. Matty and Liam both share honest opinions of bands and they are usually spot on. Liam made some comments about George Michael , giving him praise, and I thought it was the most honest, cool and well deserved …..but mostly impressive that George made such an impression on him. As a deadhead, not many of my fellow phans listen or appreciate George, so I was excited to see Rock royalty (Liam) recognize George Michael for the genius he is. The 1975 are the most underrated but I’d like it to stay that way. I don’t want them getting more popular. I don’t need them going the corporate route like Pearl Jam did. Pearl Jam went from a great band to a U2 Green Day novelty act. Matty is the greatest front man out there. I love his honesty about shit bands like imagine dragons and maroon 5. He needs to keep making fun of these bands. It’s hilarious. h let me add, I love the fact that my two favorite front man, Matty and Chris Robinson love and read Jack Kerouac's work Ok thank you and thanks for the review. Glad I found you.

[@faeb347]

sounds like the dream life!

[@thephan290]

@@faeb347 It's nice but lonely. I travel around mostly with my daughter but now that is 15, she wants to hang with her friends more... I am a very picky person and just ignore ppl for the most part. I will probably always be alone, and it get's pretty dreary. Glad I am wealthy as it allows me to do what I want for the most part. This is the '75's worst record by far though.. I am not looking that forward to the Atlanta show next week. Kind of bummed actually. I hate the new look,.... to always have a damn tie on is just not me... he is getting all political which gets on my nerves. I do not need someone telling me how to think. Especially when I make more and contribute more. haha... Well, take care Fae. I hope you have a nice night.

[@soundart3909]

We discovered your podcast a few days ago because you did the cover on this piece - KZbin stuff, you know, linked to what you watch most. The same way you were amazed to discover them - the same are we, going daily over at least one of your videos. Incredible content - so refreshing to see non-commercial 'music talks' and that we share many of your thoughts on so many things ... Somehow we were lucky enough to find The 1975 in 2013. The band is almost unknown in Romania - our country - to non-musicians and musicians both. I don't think anyone would be upset if we said they are playing pop - as honestly they are the only ones playing pop, the rest is only about commercial recycled chords. Our fellow jazz musicians complain about lack of complexity, but here's the thing. The way Matty and George come with new and original themes every, but literally every song on an album, year after year - is surreal. Playing complexity is easy, coming up with the new is difficult. Hi from Romania, we're a small music school, classical trained - hope to see you some day playing here

[@dogpaw775]

always great to hear Mr Hawkins critique acts, explain musical phrases. gives music another life for us punters.

[@christopherhammell9904]

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your breakdown of these songs. This one was a real treat.

[@yennikarual]

if you want to know where the name of the band came from, the frontman came across an old Jack Kerouac book once owned by someone suffering psychotic delusions, and he was struck but what the man had written around the poetry. at the back of the book was written the date “June 1, The 1975”.

[@troygaspard6732]

"Stay on the path lads." Thank you for referencing a great horror film.

[@lucyhoward3811]

I love this analysis, I’d really like to see you go back through their discography having now fallen in love with them, that would be fascinating

[@greggcremin3027]

Great idea Would rather him do this and go listen after , something different I suppose trying to source music in a modern different approach

[@joeytribiani9779]

I love how different this is from pretty much everything else they’ve ever done. It was too different to me at first tbh but I loved it after a few listens

[@rosesfish6622]

Matty is genius artist, great lyricist

[@VictoriaWhitlock]

It is true. People either hate them or obsessed. But the people who hate them haven’t actually listened to them, so in actuality, people are only obsessed.

[@jamesfoster4106]

Watching you digest, dissect and explain music is exactly what I need and this world needs now. Thank you.

[@SzaboDTamas-ki4wu]

Glad someone with actual musical knowledge and understanding reacted to this song.

[@palom3037]

I’m a huge fan of the 1975 as of recent. In my eyes they’re almost equal to Radiohead in terms of the way the experiment and have evolved with their music. It’s funny how you said the opening of Part of the Band sounds like the opening of a PlayStation- their earlier albums open up with their signature “The 1975” song and Matty has talked about how they created that song to open the album to sound like the opening of a PlayStation video game! BFIAFL’s take on their signature “The 1975” took on a different form in this album- but I thought your parallel here was pretty interesting! Loved the video!

[@mypoetry785]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@amberheardsbumpyknuckles9336]

Well done Mr Hawkins... I've actually shed a tear... Perfect song and breakdown. He's quite the lyricist

[@FrankSidney]

One of them was reading an old book and on the back page someone had written in ink 'The 1975' That's where the name comes from, they just liked the name.

[@liamtucker9358]

Thanks, I'm a middle aged man who is now considering checking out a full 1975 album.

[@donna69]

7:25 Me whenever The 1975 releases a new song. You just can't help but admire how golden Matt Healy's poetry is. What's more captivating is that the whole band makes music blend with it perfectly.

[@samthomas1945]

I've literally never got The 1975 until now, despite having tried so many times. This new song is fantastic though, just incredible songwriting like our man Justin said. I'm not saying they're as good as the Beatles but that string arrangement and the completely different styles of each section really gives me that A Day In the Life vibe. Wonderful

[@JoeGibsonLP]

Steady on

[@InTheHoose]

Buahahahahahahaha