Is Honey a good place to start with Robyn?

Yes, Honey is recommended as a starting point for new Robyn listeners. A shimmering blend of electropop and R&B that captures the complexities of love and loss with a dreamy, ethereal quality. Honey marks Robyn's first album in eight years, following the critical success of her 2010 body of work, Body Talk. After a lengthy hiatus, this album showcases her evolution as an artist while still being deeply rooted in the themes of heartbreak and resilience that defined her earlier work.

Honey works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, emotional vulnerability in every track and for late-night introspection.

How many songs are on Honey?

Honey has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 8 years ago this October

Honey

Robyn · 2018

40 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B

A shimmering blend of electropop and R&B that captures the complexities of love and loss with a dreamy, ethereal quality.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Missing U Start here — This opening track perfectly encapsulates the themes of longing and absence, setting the emotional tone for the entire album with its poignant lyrics and infectious melody.
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Honey — The title track stands out with its lush production and euphoric chorus, embodying the album's exploration of joy intertwined with pain.
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Ever Again — This closing track masterfully blends vulnerability with empowerment, featuring reflective lyrics that convey a sense of hope against all odds.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

Robyn's 'Honey' blends R&B and electropop with strong production and lyrical themes of love and loss.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove with layered synths and rhythmic percussion, creating a cohesive soundscape.
Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow the production to breathe, particularly in 'Honey' and 'Beach 2K20'.
The album employs a consistent use of vocal harmonies, often layering Robyn's voice over itself to create an ethereal effect.

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: 8/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
emotional vulnerability in every track
for late-night introspection
longing themes throughout the album

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy party tracks
prefer instant gratification over depth

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Showcases Robyn's evolution after a long hiatus, with mature sound and acclaim.
Career context: Honey marks Robyn's first album in eight years, following the critical success of her 2010 body of work, Body Talk. After a lengthy hiatus, this album showcases her evolution as an artist while still being deeply rooted in the themes of heartbreak and resilience that defined her earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Grimes· Charli XCX· Sia