Over the course of the spring and summer, my music taste has very much evolved. Originally, my two main sources for music were the radio and whatever music my boyfriend at the time had decided was good to listen to -- and I absolutely hated that. Sure, there are good mainstream songs, but I knew there was more to the world of music than the new Rihanna hit on the radio, and I was desperately searching for a way to discover new music.
So, why The 1975? How did they become one of my favorite bands? One word: Spotify. Like any mainstream music listener, when I first got a Spotify account this summer, the only The 1975 song that I had ever heard was "Chocolate," which is still one of my favorite songs by this band to this day, but I think more for the sentimental value it holds for me. Additionally, it's an upbeat, cheery song overall, which is the sound I tend to gravitate towards when flipping through stations. Here's a list of my chipper favorites from the band.
1. Chocolate
Even if you know absolutely nothing about The 1975, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve probably heard this song before. It gained significant airplay last year on a variety of radio stations across the nation.
2. UGH!
This is by far my favorite song on their newest album. To me, it’s a new and improved “Chocolate."
3. Robbers
This song is slower than my typical playlist would usually include, but I couldn't leave it out - the combination of the melody and the lyrics made it one of my absolute favorites.
4. This Must Be My Dream
This one is for anyone who's ever gone through a messy breakup. “Well, I thought it was love, but I guess I must be dreaming.”
5. Sex
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to see The 1975 in concert in Milwaukee. Prior to this concert, this specific song of theirs had been stuck in my head all day. It’s got a catchy beat, and at the time, it constantly made me laugh given how many times the song cheekily says, “She’s got a boyfriend, anyway.”
6. Heart Out
Next time I'm in a tiff with my nonexistent boo, you can bet your butt I'll randomly burst into song with these lyrics: “You got something to say? Why don’t you say it out loud, instead of living in your head?”
7. Paris
I must admit, when I first started listening to The 1975, I rarely listened to this song. However, on a lazy summer day where I had some time to listen to the whole album in hopes of discovering some new favorites, I found this gem. Since that day, this song is stuck in my head probably about once a week, if not more.
8. Love Me
“You look famous. Let's be friends.”
9. A Change of Heart
To me, this is somewhat of a mix of a slower song and a more upbeat song. One of my favorite parts of The 1975’s catalog is the fact that most, if not all, of the songs, are totally understandable and applicable to my life, and this song is a prime example of that relatability.
10. Somebody Else
I initially skipped over this one due to its slow beginning when I was a rookie listener. After giving it a second chance, I discovered that it had a slow beat that gradually picks up speed as the song progresses, which is perfect music for when I just want to chill out.
On that note, give these guys a quick second. What’s the worst that can happen? (Hint: there’s a high probability you end up loving them just as much as I do in the end).
