Hive Mind
by The Internet
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 20, 2018
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. The Guardian
    Jul 20, 2018
    60
    This slower second half of Hive Mind can fade into the background, as tracks such as Next Time Humble Pie and It Gets Better bleed into one another without the distinctive melodies of the opening numbers. Despite this sloppy editing, the Internet seem unlikely to disband permanently into their solo projects. Playing as a group can bring out the best of their individual talents, even if the connection doesn’t always hold.

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#97 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#35 Most Shared Album of 2018

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 60
  3. Negative: 4 out of 60
  1. jessbme28
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    So after a solid three listens in a row, I give this album an 9 out of 10. The production is top notch. The vibe is right. The band is as onSo after a solid three listens in a row, I give this album an 9 out of 10. The production is top notch. The vibe is right. The band is as on point as ever. Syd's voice is as magical as it has ever been. However, I was hoping that this would eclipse Ego Death and for me [and this is me only] it did not. The album is still a sexy solid groove that has a lot of 80's funk and quiet storm feels.… Full Review »
  2. pmasterfunk
    Sep 6, 2018
    7
    I own 2 records by the Internet, this one and Ego Death. Personnaly, I think Ego Death is the better record, and Hive Mind lags behind for aI own 2 records by the Internet, this one and Ego Death. Personnaly, I think Ego Death is the better record, and Hive Mind lags behind for a few reasons. Funny thing is, I think Hive Mind has the higher highs, but except for a few exceptionnal tracks, I find the average level on Ego Death higher.

    The tracks that were pre-releases are the strongest in my opinion, and they also demonstrate what I feel the other tracks lack.

    Roll is probably the best track, so let's break it down. It's got probably the best bass line on the album. The drum track, though simple, changes during the chorus to communicate that change. Same thing with the keys, you can hear them better when the song lifts. So when the chorus comes, you can feel the whole band going in that direction.

    I suspect the reason Roll does this so well is because the (almost) whole band plays on it. I feel the tracks that seem have more input by all the members of the band work better. I feel that a lot of the tracks that are just Syd and Steve Lacy don't have as interesting bass, drums, and keys, and don't vary as much in dynamic range. They just feel a bit flat to me.

    Having said that, it's still a solid album, and I'll buy whatever the Internet puts out, and you should, too.    … Full Review »
  3. joshdkaye
    Sep 6, 2018
    6
    I like this one. It's a step in the right direction, but has very little replay value.
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