A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships – The 1975 (Vinyl 12" LP Set)
Released in 2018, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships is the third studio album by British band The 1975 and a defining work of modern art-pop. Critically acclaimed for its genre-blurring production and commentary on digital life, the album marked a coming-of-age moment for the band. Produced by frontman Matty Healy and drummer George Daniel, it draws from indie rock, electronica, jazz, and even UK garage to craft a sonically ambitious and culturally astute record for the streaming generation.
Key Highlights
- Includes standout tracks like “Love It If We Made It”, “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME”, and “Give Yourself A Try”
- A genre-hopping blend of indie pop, glitchy electronica, and ambient R\&B
- Themes explore internet culture, mental health, political disillusionment, and romantic detachment
- Typically released as a 2xLP set with high-quality pressings and minimalist artwork
- Celebrated for its bold sonic palette and postmodern lyrical edge
Tracklisting
Side A
1. The 1975
2. Give Yourself A Try
3. TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME
4. How To Draw / Petrichor
Side B
5. Love It If We Made It
6. Be My Mistake
7. Sincerity Is Scary
8. I Like America & America Likes Me
Side C
9. The Man Who Married A Robot / Love Theme
10. Inside Your Mind
11. It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)
12. Surrounded By Heads and Bodies
Side D
13. Mine
14. I Couldn’t Be More In Love
15. I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)
Fun Fact
The track “Love It If We Made It” was widely hailed as a millennial protest anthem, drawing comparisons to the social commentary of 1980s-era artists like Talking Heads and INXS.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A critically lauded concept album that captures the digital age in sound and sentiment
- 2xLP format enhances the clarity and layering of the album’s complex production
- Perfect for fans of experimental pop, modern indie, and genre-defying artistry
- A compelling artefact of contemporary culture with long-term collector value
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships is a bold, brilliant reflection of life in the 21st century—offered in a richly produced vinyl set that does justice to its sonic ambition and thematic depth.