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PopMatters	7/10
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The 1975 is the self-titled debut album by English rock band The 1975. It was released on 2 September 2013 through Dirty Hit and Polydor. It was recorded with Arctic Monkeys collaborator Mike Crossey.

Before the release, the band released four EPs between Autumn 2012 to Spring 2013, during which span of time the album was recorded. They toured to support and build momentum, taking place in numerous gigs and special appearances with other artists.

The album has received positive reviews from critics, and topped the UK Albums Chart on 8 September. As of March 2016, it has sold 410,981 copies in the UK, and 390,000 copies in the US.

Between mid-2012 and early 2013, The 1975 released four extended plays: Facedown, Sex, Music for Cars and IV; some of the songs included there would make it onto the album.

The band excessively toured to support the album, raise awareness and build up momentum before dropping the full-length release. They toured London with Bastille and Muse in the second half of The 2nd Law World Tour at the Emirates Stadium on 26 May 2013, the United States with The Neighbourhood on June, and London again with The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park on 13 July. They later played at the Festival Republic Stage at the 2013 Reading and Leeds Festival in August.

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