The 1975's fourth album opens with a monologue by environmental activist Greta Grunberg. Now we already knew that The 1975 likes to deal with the world around them and Notes On A Conditional Song once again gives you a nice and thick rub. On predecessor Frontman Matt Healy and his colleagues looked at technology, politics and what millennials are all about. Minimalism is not an option with The 1975
… and that is why all registers are pulled back. After Grunberg's monologue, Healy shouts out his lungs in the punky People. The band then dives into a tasty mix of electropop, r & b and dance. The capriciousness of their music this time partly came from the creative process. This album was largely written while touring and recorded in 16 different studios. Fortunately, too much does not harm The 1975, making this album again a fine mix of genres and starting points. (JvQ)more
