The 1900s formed in 1999 with Ethan Johns on vocals and guitar, Sam Jones on bass, Jack Cooper on drums, and Alex Turner on keyboards. They released their debut album 'The Great Depression' in 2002, which included the song 'A Coming Age' that became their breakout single.
'A Coming Age' captured some attention with its moody melody and lyrics that seemed to speak to people navigating uncertain times. The band had other songs like 'Bring the Good Boys Home' and 'Georgia' that followed similar emotional territory.
Their early years involved some financial struggles before that 2002 album came out. After gaining some notice, they faced various controversies that affected their reputation, though they kept making music that explored personal and social themes.
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