Mind Bomb is the 4th album by The The. Released on July 11, 1989. The The begin recording it starting in October 1988 to May 1989. Instead of the darkly polished dance-pop stylings of Infected, Mind Bomb opens up the music to reveal a slow, winding textured world of sound that celebrates its rough edges instead of hiding them. It's serious, dance-influenced rock of the highest order.