BRIT band of the moment The 1975 have released their second album, which has gone straight to number one and they are now touring the UK.

Like their debut, it has an Eighties' influenced sound, especially on Love Me, which has a guitar riff that resembles David Bowie’s song, Fame (coincidentally released in 1975).

Although a rock band, their style features electronica and funk and is very poppy, particularly in the current single, The Sound.

Lead singer Matt Healy describes the new album as a parody of the first, and there are lots of references back to it. Fans will pick up on these in A Change Of Heart, which has lyrics that contradict what Healy has sang before. For example, in The City, from the debut album, he told us: “If you wanna find love/ then you know where the city is” but now he sings “I never found love in the city/ I just sat in self-pity”.

The artwork has changed too – from black and white to pink – but their music still bears the same retro feel, taking sounds from three decades ago and making them popular for a new generation.

With an incredible 17 tracks, including seven minutes of instrumental music, there is a lot for fans to enjoy. Besides all the singles, the tracks She’s American and the gospel ballad If I Believe You deserve to be put straight on repeat.

Review by Eva Pears