Ten years ago today, Mancunian alt-pop giants The 1975 dropped the studio album that would lead them to establish themselves worldwide as a band who have what all musicians strive for – a unique, authentic sound. ‘I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it‘ is the second studio album from The 1975 and is celebrating its 10 year anniversary today with an exclusive vinyl repress courtesy of Dirty Hit.
The original ‘I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it’ album artwork.
‘I like it when you sleep...’ has upheld itself as a 80’s-style pop masterpiece, combining upbeat and head-bopping rhythms with profound lyricism. After the success of their self-titled album, nobody expected them to be able to produce something as high-ranking – but this wasn’t the case for The 1975. They went on to top the charts with their critically acclaimed works ‘A Brief Enquiry Into Online Relationships’ and ‘Notes On A Conditional Form‘, both of which are regarded as their most globally successful compilations. Despite their later albums producing several iconic hits, ‘I like it when you sleep…‘ is still recognised as one of their finest works.
The album truly solidified the group’s foundation in the modern indie soundscape and moulded many other since-successful artists in their journeys to fame. Through 17 tracks, the album’s optimistic and upbeat sound duels with themes of self-reflection and self-indulgence. Matt Healy’s lyrics are honest and provocative, he alludes to addiction, fame, modern love and modern heartbreak all whilst listeners bop along to a catchy hook in the song.
Though a nod to them, the album seems to subtly mock what we know to be some of the greatest love songs and power ballads of the 80s. There’s a challenging for honesty and truth in The 1975’s lyrics. They answer to this with popular tracks ‘The Sound’, ‘UGH!’ and ‘Love Me’ which portray conversations had about identity in fame meaning and the pressure of enduring it despite how appealing it may seem. The album spawned 7 singles total including the former, and rapidly became a commercial success. Topping the UK charts, ‘I like it when you sleep…‘ received a 2017 Grammy Award nomination and ranked #1 in Top 10 Albums of 2016 in DIY and NME, as well as sitting comfortably in a Top #10 spot in over fifteen other worldwide renowned music publications.
A look at the reissue, including a baby pink vinyl pressing and cards.
To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, Dirty Hit have released a limited edition vinyl repress of the album. Housed in a six-panel triple gatefold packaging, the special edition set features alternative album artwork, 17 exclusive 12″x12″ art cards inspired by each track, and of course two vinyls in the iconic baby pink shade. The vinyl released today and is available to order right now. Fans can listen to ‘I like it when you sleep…‘ for the very first time all over again – an endless reminisce to the height of the 2016 indie music scene.
See the track list you know and love now converted to vinyl below:
A1. The 1975
A2. Love Me
A3. Ugh!
A4. A Change of Heart
A5. She’s American
B1. If I Believe You
B2. Please Be Naked
B3. Lostmyhead
B4. The Ballad of Me and My Brain
C1. Somebody Else
C2. Loving Someone
C3. I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it
C4. The Sound
D1. This Must Be My Dream
D2. Paris
D3. Nana
D4. She Lays Down
Grab this super exclusive pressing before it’s too late! Check out the pressing and shipping information here.
