Released in 2018, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships is The 1975’s third studio album and one of their most innovative and genre-defying projects to date. The album explores themes of love, technology, mental health, and societal issues in a world increasingly dominated by the digital age. With an eclectic blend of 80s synth-pop, indie rock, ambient soundscapes, and R&B influences, the band continues to push the boundaries of their sound while maintaining their signature blend of emotional depth and experimental production.

The album is a reflection of frontman Matty Healy’s introspective lyricism, tackling everything from the struggles of navigating modern relationships to reflections on fame, addiction, and self-identity. Tracks like Give Yourself A Try and Love It If We Made It offer sharp, punchy commentary on contemporary issues, while songs like Be My Mistake and I Couldn’t Be More In Love display the band's more vulnerable and introspective side. The album’s seamless genre-blending and emotionally resonant tracks make it an ambitious and essential release in their catalog.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. The 1975
A2. Give Yourself A Try
A3. TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME
A4. How To Draw/Petrichor

Side B:
B1. Love It If We Made It
B2. Be My Mistake
B3. Sincerity Is Scary
B4. I Like America & America Likes Me

Side C:
C1. The Man Who Married A Robot / Love Theme
C2. Inside Your Mind
C3. It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)
C4. Surrounded By Heads And Bodies

Side D
D1. Mine
D2. I Couldn’t Be More In Love
D3. I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)