Released 13 years ago this October
Hypernova
The Browning · 2013
46 min · 14 tracks · deathcore
Aggressive riffs meld with pulsating electronic elements, creating an explosive soundscape that bridges metal and electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Save the World — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and energetic blend of heavy guitar riffs with electronic beats, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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Hypernova — The title track showcases the album's thematic focus on cosmic imagery while balancing intense breakdowns with melodic elements, representing the band's artistic vision.
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Gravedigger — With its relentless pace and aggressive lyrics, this song exemplifies The Browning's ability to fuse brutality with danceable rhythms, making it a fan favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends aggressive metal and electronic elements, showcasing strong craft and composition but with some pacing issues.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing more electronic elements in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks feature breakdowns that shift abruptly from aggressive riffs to melodic electronic interludes, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The final three tracks slow down the pace significantly, allowing for a more atmospheric conclusion that contrasts with the earlier aggression.
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- explosive sonic intensity peaks
- dynamic journey with ebbs
- short bursts of aggression
- for high-energy workouts
- immersive headphone detail exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, slow tempos
- seek standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 2013, 'Hypernova' marked The Browning's second studio album, following their debut 'Burn This World' in 2011. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique blend of deathcore and electronicore, building on the momentum gained from their previous release and extensive touring.
- Stylistic neighbors
- I See Stars· Attack Attack!· We Came as Romans
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Fearplex
The bridge features a shift to introspective lyrics that confront personal fears directly for the first time on the record.
This moment departs from the more outwardly aggressive themes of other songs, adding depth by personalizing the struggle against fear.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Invasion 1:21
- 2 Save the World 2:44
- 3 Gravedigger 2:36
- 4 Industry 3:40
- 5 Hypernova 4:01
- 6 Fifth Kind 3:08
- 7 Type 1A 4:29
- 8 Slaves 4:09
- 9 Black Hole 2:53
- 10 Breaking Point 3:56
- 11 Planet Hate 3:00
- 12 Cross the Line 3:07
- 13 Fearplex 4:43
- 14 Gravedigger (Eskimo Callboy remix) 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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