On the singer's official Tumblr account Hill revealed that she was required to release the single early in light of her recent legal troubles, which is why the song is called a "Compulsory Mix".

In his review for Rolling Stone magazine, music critic Jody Rosen gave the song two-and-a-half out of five stars and said that, although Hill's "quicksilver flow is impressive", her lyrics are "full of gibberish" and come off as "unintentional cringe comedy".

"[5] "Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)" is Hill's first official studio recording since the release of "Turn Your Lights Down Low" in November 1999.

"Neurotic Society" is a mid-tempo alternative hip hop song in which Hill raps lyrics at an alarming[citation needed] speed.

In light of Wednesday's tragic loss (of former label mate Chris Kelly), I am even more pressed to YELL this to a multitude that may not understand the cost of allowing today's unhealthy paradigms to remain unchecked!