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DH00278
Pop · 2017

DH00278

A massive, high-fidelity live document capturing the neon-soaked euphoria and jittery introspection of the band's 2016 arena tour.

December 15, 2017 · Dirty Hit

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This is the sound of twenty thousand people sharing a single, oxygen-deprived breath. Recorded at London's O2 Arena, DH00278 captures The 1975 at their most imperial, translating the meticulous, 80s-indebted sheen of their second album into a living, breathing spectacle. It feels like a neon-lit victory lap, where the cold precision of digital synths is warmed by the collective heat of a massive audience. The production is remarkably clear, preserving every jittery funk guitar lick and gospel-inspired vocal harmony while allowing the roar of the crowd to function as a rhythmic, percussive force.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the ambient intro into the explosive opening riff of Love Me.
The massive crowd singalong during the bridge of The Sound that drowns out the band.
The stripped-back vulnerability of Nana where the room goes pin-drop silent.
The gospel-infused climax of If I Believe You featuring soaring brass and choral layers.

How does DH00278 sound next to the rest of The 1975's catalogue?

Euphoric+4.0σ

Euphoric saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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