Hypochondriac
Brakence · 2022
52 min · 13 tracks
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that explores mental health and personal anxieties.
Top tracks — play these first
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caffeine — This track showcases Brakence's ability to blend catchy melodies with poignant reflections on dependency and anxiety, encapsulating the album's themes perfectly.
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venus fly trap — With its intricate production and vivid imagery, this song highlights Brakence’s knack for storytelling while delving into the complexities of relationships.
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hypochondriac — The titular track encapsulates the album's essence, combining confessional lyrics about self-doubt with a hauntingly beautiful melody that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic production with introspective themes, creating a unique sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective pieces.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and intricate electronic arrangements that create a dense soundscape.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, incorporating ambient elements that contrast with the earlier intensity.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective late-night reflections
- wave-like pacing experience
- immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2022, Hypochondriac marks Brakence's first full-length album following a series of successful EPs. Prior to this release, he had established a unique sound within the bedroom pop genre, gaining attention through viral singles and collaborations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 bugging! 3:16
- 2 caffeine 3:17
- 3 venus fly trap 4:55
- 4 teeth 4:32
- 5 intellectual greed 3:29
- 6 5g 3:29
- 7 preparation exercise no. 7 (trembling) 3:42
- 8 cbd 2:39
- 9 stung 5:35
- 10 argyle 2:45
- 11 deepfake 5:30
- 12 introvert 6:14
- 13 hypochondriac 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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