Released 8 years ago this October
Geist
The Browning · 2018
44 min · 12 tracks · deathcore
A fusion of deathcore ferocity and electronic intensity, creating a chaotic yet melodic landscape for the listener.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sick Minds — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with aggressive riffs intertwined with electronic beats, establishing the album's signature sound immediately.
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Carnage — This track delivers a high-energy anthem that exemplifies The Browning's ability to merge catchy hooks with heavy instrumentation, making it a standout single.
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Awaken the Omega — Here, the band showcases their dynamic range, balancing melodic elements with brutal breakdowns that encapsulate the essence of their style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Geist showcases a strong blend of deathcore and electronic elements, making it distinctive within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid-fire drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a chaotic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements that blend seamlessly with the heavy instrumentation, creating a layered soundscape.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and melodic singing, allowing for dynamic shifts in intensity across the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic energy for workouts
- melodic intensity for late nights
- pulsating rhythms for driving
- short bursts of aggressive sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm and soothing music
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Geist' was released in 2018, The Browning had established themselves as key players in the electronicore scene, following their previous album 'Isolation' from 2017. This album marked a continuation of their exploration of blending heavy metal with electronic elements, showcasing their evolving sound and commitment to innovation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- I See Stars· Attack Attack!· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sick Minds 3:36
- 2 Beyond Stone 4:27
- 3 Final Breath 3:37
- 4 Everlost 3:13
- 5 Optophobia 3:07
- 6 Awaken the Omega 4:03
- 7 Hellblade 4:05
- 8 Carnage 3:04
- 9 Geist 3:45
- 10 Noctis 3:49
- 11 Amnesia 3:07
- 12 Skybreaker 4:15
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