From CreesjointThis week we’re listening to Ego Death by The Internet, a group made up of Syd, Matt Martians, Steve Lacy, Patrick Paige II, and Christopher Smith. The band originally formed as part of Odd Future, but quickly developed their own identity, leaning into live instrumentation and a more soulful, groove-driven sound. Released in 2015, Ego Death marked a turning point for the group. It was their third album and their most refined, bringing in outside collaborators while still highlighting each member’s musicianship. Around this time, members like Steve Lacy were also starting to gain attention for their individual work, adding to the group’s growing influence. As you listen, think about how their background in a hip-hop collective shapes the album, and how they blend that with R&B and funk to create something distinct.
- Special Affair opens the album with a bold statement of desire — does its directness set the right tone for everything that follows?No answers yet
- Steve Lacy was recruited as a teenager to play guitar on this record — how much does his presence shape the album's overall sound and feel?No answers yet
- Ego Death resists big vocal moments and emotional peaks — is that restraint its greatest strength or does it hold the album back?No answers yet
- Janelle Monáe's appearance on Gabby feels like a meeting of kindred spirits — how well do the guest features serve the album's overall identity?No answers yet
- The album treats queer identity as unremarkable rather than as a theme to foreground — how does that choice affect the way the record lands emotionally?No answers yet
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