Being Funny in a Foreign Language, the band’s 5th studio album, was written by Matthew Healy & George Daniel and recorded at Real World Studios in the UK and Electric Lady Studios in NYC. Formed in Manchester in 2002, The 1975 have established themselves as one of the defining bands of their generation with their distinctive aesthetic, ardent fanbase and unique sonic approach. The band was named NME's Band of The Decade and Best Group at the BRIT Awards. Transparent Blue LP. Limited Edition.