What makes Hive Mind by The Internet notable?

'Hive Mind' received critical acclaim, landing on multiple year-end lists and earning a spot on the Billboard charts. The album showcases The Internet's evolution and influence in contemporary R&B while addressing themes of community and intimacy. Released on January 1, 2018, 'Hive Mind' is The Internet's fourth studio album and their first since the Grammy-nominated 'Ego Death' in 2015. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation as a leading force in alternative R&B, following individual successes like frontwoman Syd's solo debut.

How many songs are on Hive Mind?

Hive Mind has 13 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Hive Mind

The Internet · 2018

57 min · 13 tracks · soul

A vibrant blend of smooth grooves and intricate harmonies that celebrates connection and self-discovery within modern relationships.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Come Together — Opening with a call for unity, this track establishes the album's theme of togetherness through its infectious groove and soulful instrumentation.
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Roll (Burbank Funk) — This track encapsulates the playful essence of the album with its catchy hook and lighthearted lyrics about enjoying life and love.
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It Gets Better (With Time) — A poignant ballad that reflects on growth and resilience, showcasing the band's maturity in songwriting and emotional depth.
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Mood — With its laid-back vibe, this track perfectly captures the essence of navigating emotions within relationships, highlighting the band's signature sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album blends smooth grooves with intricate harmonies, showcasing The Internet's evolution in contemporary R&B.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that shifts the energy.
Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Mood' and 'It Gets Better (With Time)'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Come Over

The bridge introduces an unexpected shift where vulnerability surfaces as the narrator invites a significant other to connect deeply.

This moment contrasts with earlier confidence, revealing a more intimate side that deepens the emotional narrative of the song.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Come Together 3:41
2 Roll (Burbank Funk) 3:11
3 Come Over 5:22
4 La Di Da 3:27
5 Stay the Night 4:22
6 Bravo 3:26
7 Mood 3:18
8 Next Time / Humble Pie 5:41
9 It Gets Better (With Time) 5:27
10 Look What U Started 4:31
11 Wanna Be 4:27
12 Beat Goes On 4:16
13 Hold On 6:46

What to play next

Go back to

Ego Death

2015

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