the original release of the album contained 14 tracks, though it had 15 on some editions, namely the single and title track of the compilation album, "". it included two blues covers, one by the legendary howlin' wolf and one by mississippi fred mcdowell, continuing the band's musical virtuosity and their habit of playing various styles on their albums. robot hive/exodus also signified the beginning of keyboard player mick shauer's time with the band. schauer would also contribute to their next album, "from beale street to oblivion" and subsequent tours.