
The 1975’s ‘Notes on a Conditional Form’ is a Meandering Search for Meaning
Despite being way too long, the latest from U.K. rock’s “voice of a generation” has moments of high-concept craftsmanship.
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Subscribe NowDespite being way too long, the latest from U.K. rock’s “voice of a generation” has moments of high-concept craftsmanship.
Band’s new album Notes on a Conditional Form is out Friday
“The moment that we started a band/Was the best thing that ever happened,” singer Matty Healy says on touching new tune
Singer-songwriter joined Beabadoobee, Rina Sawayama and Clairo for virtual 1975 tribute concert
Conor Oberst, Mike Kinsella of American Football, Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream will also guest
Band will be providing behind-the-scenes details of making their 2013 self-titled LP during livestream event
Singer Matty Healy told the BBC that the song is “about getting naked on FaceTime”
Notes on a Conditional Form will be released on May 22nd
Band reveals new album cover design and tracklist
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