Released 10 years ago
Isolation
The Browning · 2016
43 min · 12 tracks · deathcore
A relentless fusion of deathcore ferocity and electronic melodies that embodies the chaos of modern existence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Isolation — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of solitude and mental struggle, combining heavy breakdowns with melodic synths for an emotionally charged experience.
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Pure Evil — This track stands out for its aggressive energy and intricate guitar work, effectively balancing brutality with catchy hooks that exemplify the band's unique style.
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Dragon — Featuring soaring choruses and fierce verses, this song showcases The Browning's ability to meld heavy metal intensity with electronic elements seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive deathcore with electronic elements, showcasing varied dynamics but may not deeply engage on repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half introduces more electronic elements and varied tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift abruptly into melodic electronic interludes, creating a contrast between heaviness and lightness.
- The album's title track features a significant tempo change midway through, transitioning from a fast-paced section to a slower, atmospheric passage.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- relentless energy for workouts
- cathartic release of frustration
- short bursts of aggressive intensity
- immersive chaos for concentration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer calm, soothing sounds
- want long, drawn-out pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2016, The Browning released Isolation as their third studio album, following the well-received album, Hypernova. This release marked a significant evolution in their sound, incorporating more electronic elements while maintaining their intense deathcore roots, showcasing their growth as artists within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- I See Stars· Attack Attack!· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cynica 3:09
- 2 Pure Evil 4:11
- 3 Isolation 3:36
- 4 Dragon 4:04
- 5 Fallout 3:34
- 6 Vortex 3:54
- 7 Spineless 3:11
- 8 Hex 2:26
- 9 Phantom Dancer 3:55
- 10 Cryosleep 3:51
- 11 Disconnect 3:28
- 12 Pathologic 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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