brakence - hypochondriac ALBUM REVIEW

Summary

In this review, Anthony Fantano dissects 'Hypochondriac', the latest album from multi-talented artist Breakin. Despite its genre-blending sound, combining emo vocals with glitchy pop and math rock, the album faces criticism for its self-absorbed lyrics and lack of humility. While acknowledging the potential in Breakin's music, Fantano is let down by the album's egotistical undertones and overused internet samples, ultimately giving it a lukewarm reception.

Takeaways

• 🎶 The script is a music review of the album 'Hypochondriac' by the artist Breakin.
• 🔍 Breakin is a multi-talented artist known for his organic following and unique musical style.
• 📈 Breakin gained popularity during the 2020 pandemic with tracks like 'fuckboy' and 'FWB'.
• 🎵 'Hypochondriac' is described as a more thorough introduction to Breakin's musical potential than his previous work.
• 🤔 The album combines emo vocals, glitchy pop production, math rock guitars, and hip-hop beats, creating a multi-genre fusion.
• 🎤 Breakin's vocals are characterized by a husky tenor with vibrato, often processed to have a synthetic quality.
• 😕 Some lyrics are criticized for being conceited, anti-social, and obsessed, which may detract from the music's appeal.
• 👎 The reviewer finds certain tracks to be self-aggrandizing and lacking in self-awareness, despite Breakin's attempt at groundbreaking music.
• 👍 'CBD' is highlighted as a standout track with a catchy chorus and less toxic lyrical content.
• 😔 The song 'stung' is noted for its emotional bitterness, which the reviewer feels is not explored in a healthy way.
• 🔚 The album concludes with 'introvert', which the reviewer finds well-crafted but still marred by the album's overarching egoism.

Q & A

Who is the artist being reviewed in the script?

The artist being reviewed is Breakin, a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.

What is the name of the album being reviewed?

The album being reviewed is called 'Hypochondriac'.

What was the reviewer's initial impression of Breakin's previous album?

The reviewer felt that Breakin's previous album, 'Punk two', was cut and dry with a short tracklist that didn't feel like a complete introduction to Breakin and his full potential.

What are some of the musical elements present in 'Hypochondriac'?

The album features a mix of emo-inspired vocals, lyrics, and songwriting, glitchy pop production, math rock guitars, and hip-hop beats.

How does the reviewer describe Breakin's vocal style?

Breakin's vocal style is described as a husky tenor with a lot of vibrato and a part synthetic, part humanoid quality due to the processing on his tracks.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the lyrics of the album?

The reviewer finds some of the lyrics conceited, slightly anti-social, and at times, obsessed, which can be off-putting despite the good production.

What is the reviewer's stance on the song 'Caffeine'?

The reviewer criticizes 'Caffeine' for its ego trip and self-referential lyrics, suggesting that Breakin's self-assessment as 'snobby' is not as intended.

What does the reviewer think about the song 'Intellectual Greed'?

The reviewer appreciates the rock-driven instrumentals and passionate vocals in 'Intellectual Greed' but finds the production a bit blown out.

How does the reviewer describe the song 'CBD'?

The reviewer considers 'CBD' to be a great song with a smooth, funky chorus and good pop hooks, despite its 'woe is me' theme.

What is the reviewer's final verdict on the album 'Hypochondriac'?

The reviewer gives the album a mixed review, acknowledging the good songwriting and production but criticizing the album's egoism and some of the lyrical content.

What does the reviewer suggest for Breakin's next project?

The reviewer hopes that Breakin's next project will move on to a different perspective and flush out the egoism that is evident in 'Hypochondriac'.

Outlines

00:00

🎶 Review of Breakin's 'Hypochondriac' Album

The paragraph introduces a review of Breakin's new album 'Hypochondriac'. The reviewer, described as the internet's busiest music nerd, provides an overview of Breakin's career, mentioning his previous tracks and the impact of the pandemic on his work. The album is described as a more complete introduction to Breakin's music, showcasing a unique blend of emo vocals, glitchy pop, math rock guitars, and hip-hop beats. The reviewer also comments on Breakin's vocal style and the thematic content of the album, which includes self-obsession and egoism, as well as the use of internet samples and references to other music genres.

05:02

🎧 Mixed Reactions to Breakin's Musical Fusion

This paragraph delves into the specifics of the album's tracks, highlighting the multi-genre fusion experience that the reviewer hoped for. The discussion includes the standout hook of the first track, the lyrics that the reviewer finds conceited, and the self-referential and braggadocious bars that come across as anti-social. The paragraph also touches on the ego trip present in the album, the use of internet samples, and the emotional content of the songs, which the reviewer finds to be explored from an unhealthy perspective. The critique is balanced with acknowledgment of the album's good production and song structure, despite the lyrical content that the reviewer finds problematic.

10:03

🔊 Breakin's Egoism and Self-Awareness in 'Hypochondriac'

The final paragraph of the script wraps up the review with a focus on the album's self-awareness and the artist's embrace of egoism. The reviewer discusses the narrative of the album, questioning whether the listener has been experiencing an 'Angry emo boy simulation' and whether the artist's acknowledgment of his egoism is a genuine attempt at self-reflection or a post-hoc justification for the album's negative vibes. The paragraph ends with the reviewer's rating of the album and an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts and suggest future reviews, encouraging engagement with the channel.

Keywords

💡Break-ins

Break-ins is the stage name of the artist being reviewed in the video. He is described as a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has gained a significant following with his unique blend of emo-inspired vocals, glitchy pop production, and elements of math rock and hip-hop. The video explores his artistic development and the strengths and weaknesses of his latest album, 'Hypochondriac.'

💡Hypochondriac

'Hypochondriac' is the latest album by Break-ins discussed in the video. It is portrayed as a more complete and robust project compared to his previous works. The album features a mix of genres and explores themes of ego, fame, and personal struggles, showcasing Break-ins's artistic range and unique musical style.

💡Emo-inspired vocals

Emo-inspired vocals refer to a singing style characterized by emotional intensity and often a sense of melancholy or angst. In 'Hypochondriac,' Break-ins employs this vocal style, which is integral to his music's emotional and lyrical impact. The video highlights how these vocals blend with the album's diverse production elements.

💡Glitchy pop production

Glitchy pop production involves the use of digital effects and electronic sounds to create a fragmented, experimental aesthetic. Break-ins's album 'Hypochondriac' features this type of production, which adds a modern and innovative edge to his music. The video discusses how this production style complements his emo-inspired vocals and songwriting.

💡Math rock guitars

Math rock guitars are characterized by complex, atypical rhythms and intricate guitar work. Break-ins incorporates these elements into his music, adding a technical and unique layer to his sound. The video notes the presence of math rock influences in the guitar loops and arrangements throughout 'Hypochondriac.'

💡Egoism

Egoism, in the context of the video, refers to Break-ins's focus on himself, his achievements, and his perceived superiority. The video critiques how this theme permeates the album, with Break-ins's lyrics often showcasing self-obsession and a sense of superiority, which sometimes undermines the music's quality and message.

💡Caffeine

'Caffeine' is one of the tracks on 'Hypochondriac' discussed in the video. The song is described as an 'ego trip,' with Break-ins boasting about his success and musical talent. The video criticizes the song's self-congratulatory tone, suggesting it detracts from the album's overall impact.

💡Bubblegum pop

Bubblegum pop is a genre of music known for its catchy melodies, simplistic lyrics, and mass appeal. The video mentions Break-ins's dismissive attitude toward bubblegum pop, contrasting it with his self-perceived alignment with more avant-garde artists like Aphex Twin. This comparison is used to illustrate his inflated sense of musical importance.

💡Venus flytrap

'Venus flytrap' is another track on 'Hypochondriac' highlighted in the video. The song explores themes of obsession and manipulation, with lyrics about a toxic relationship. The video appreciates the song's catchiness and production quality but notes the repetitive nature of its lyrical content.

💡Elden Ring

'Elden Ring' is a popular video game referenced in Break-ins's lyrics on the track 'Teeth.' The video criticizes this reference as a forced and unnecessary addition, reflecting Break-ins's tendency to include pop culture references that don't always enhance his music's depth or relatability.

Highlights

Review of the new record 'Hypochondriac' by artist Breakin.

Breakin is a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with a growing organic following.

Previous tracks like 'Fuckboy' and 'FWB' gained attention during the 2020 pandemic.

The album 'Punk two' was short and did not fully showcase Breakin's potential.

Hypochondriac is a more thorough introduction to Breakin's musical style.

The record features a unique blend of emo vocals, glitchy pop, math rock guitars, and hip-hop beats.

Breakin's husky tenor voice is processed to give it a synthetic-humanoid quality.

Lyrics in the album can come across as conceited and anti-social.

Breakin's self-referential lyrics about being a 'trendy boy' and his music projects.

The song 'Caffeine' is an ego trip where Breakin discusses his youth and musical aspirations.

Breakin's acknowledgment of his ego and self-obsession in the song 'Teeth'.

Lyrical content includes references to being objectified as a performer.

The song 'Intellectual Greed' features a rock-driven instrumental with passionate vocals.

The track '5G' leans into cookie-cutter vocals and disjointed production.

The song 'CBD' is praised as a great song with a catchy chorus despite its self-pitying theme.

Breakin's emotional bitterness is explored in the song 'Stung'.

The song 'Deep Fake' acknowledges a fake personality and ego issues.

The track 'Introvert' is well-crafted but still contains self-deprecating themes.

The album's conclusion suggests a simulation of an 'angry emo boy' and questions the authenticity of the portrayed emotions.

The reviewer rates the album a 5 out of 10, noting the potential but also the issues with egoism and lyrical content.

Transcripts

hi everyone breathing drain Tano here

the internet's busiest music nerd and

it's time for a review of this new

breakage record hypochondriac this is a

brand new project from singer songwriter

producer multi-instrumentalist break-ins

who has been building quite the organic

Following over the past few years

breaking out with tracks like fuckboy

and FWB in the thick of the pandemic

2020. these tracks and more ended up

gracing the very cut and dry album that

he uh dropped immediately after Punk two

whose tracklist was so short it just

didn't really feel like a super complete

introduction to break-ins and his full

potential however hypochondriac seems to

be that much more thorough and robust

entrance that I was hoping for when I

had first come across his music as yes

this record over here kind of gives us

the a fullest picture of breakinson's

musical makeup which is a pretty unique

one at that as we have a lot of emo

inspired vocals lyrics and songwriting

underscored by glitchy pop production

and whips of math rock guitars as well

as hip-hop beats there's also the matter

of break-ins's very husky tenor which

has a lot of vibrato on it much of the

time plus he processes it in a way on

his tracks that gives it um like a part

synthetic part humanoid quality getting

into the record itself it did manage to

be the multi-genre fusion experience

that I hoped it would right from the

first track we have melodramatic lead

vocals calling out over Punchy beats and

Matthew guitar Loops a standout hook as

well with all I can do to make me get

over you which I am singing very badly

the only thing that makes me hold back

on the track quite a bit is

um some of the lyrics where break-ins

goes on saying things like why you want

a link I'd rather finger [ __ ] strings I

don't know how to be a lust King no I

don't want to be intimate you want me

playing you like an instrument I mean

Different Strokes for different folks

not everybody needs to be DT F the

moment that they're propositioned but

the tone of these lyrics and others on

this track just comes across a very

conceited and maybe even slightly

anti-social even slightly obsessed when

you look at some of the more

braggadocious bars on the track about

being a trendy boy who's making checks

to continue funding his uh big Pants

music projects and if there was ever any

doubt that his feelings were kind of

leaning in this direction we have the

following cut caffeine which goes full

ego trip as break-ins says how this

[ __ ] obvious to you I'm not even 21

my music be the snobbyist somehow I'm

gonna get it done him calling his own

music snobby is kind of a tell and not

in the way that he thinks it is because

it's clear he's trying to get across

that he's truly on to something

groundbreaking here but I don't think

that could be farther from the truth

there's even a moment on the opening

track where he takes a jab at bubblegum

pop as if he has more in common with

Aphex Twin than Owl City and believe me

it's the opposite which inherently

there's nothing wrong with but like have

a sense of where you are guy and look

it's sad that this energy is like just

spilling out all over this track and

many others because it often ruins

perfectly good and very Cutting Edge

production not to mention the mix of

Vibes on these tracks becomes a bit

silly when he's working in these random

kooky samples from the internet

including the Wombo Combo reaction

okay keeping up with that true emo

Spirit the song Venus flytrap is about a

girl that he is deeply obsessed with and

she's playing him he can't resist her

she's got kisses laced with poison still

one of the catchier and Slicker cuts on

the record even if some of the lyrical

content is

uh kind of the same story with the track

teeth although on this one break and

says ego is under the microscope again

his Newfound Fame sees him mixing

self-expression with self-obsession he

later follows this up with a bar where

he is fighting for his life like the

ring is Eldon Jesus it's it's a hard

game yes I get it but ugh he also says

that he's gonna take a breath before his

ego Goes Pop why why off this smidge of

Internet hype you're literally out here

on your record making one of the worst

Elden ring references most obvious mind

you of the year how did we get here the

track is still not without its merits

there are some points where lyrically he

does make some interesting metaphors

about being objectified as a performer

but then he instantly undermines it with

moments like I hit Ctrl alt delete and

yet I can't stop manufacturing hate

again it's sad because the production is

is generally pretty good and break-ins

also seems to know his way around a good

song structure but I'm not going to sit

here and let him launder these

completely awful bars through uh some

good tunes and beats intellectual greed

switches things up with one of the more

rock driven instrumentals on the lp the

drums and guitars on this one are on 10

though I'm not too crazy about the

production sounding a little too blown

out the vocals are especially passionate

on this one too as Breakin sings about

all the things that he wanted out of

success coming with his music be it

money Fame uh everyone under his Reign

it's a music career it's not a

dictatorship granted this track feels

more like a commentary on egoism than an

outright Embrace of it but uh only

slightly break-ins also leans a bit too

hard into all of these uh cookie pitch

vocals on the following 5G and while

there is a solid tune at the core of

preparation exercise the Glitchy sped up

passages around the midpoint and then

the dejected Ambi and pop passages to

follow are just kind of disjointed and

obnoxious following this up though is

the track CBD which I legitimately think

is a great song fantastic song even if

it is a little woe is me cause no one

cares for me except me still the chorus

is smooth it's funky it's one of the

better pop hooks I've heard this year

many of the bars on the track are free

of the usual toxicity on the album

though I do think breakings enjoys his

uh Lone Wolf Joker mode uh a little more

than he would like to let on though he

does subject us to a lot of uh strange

bits of emotional bitterness on the song

stung which I love and respect this

track's genius musical transition from

the previous track very smooth totally

seamless the wavy arpeggio beds

throughout the track also set a perfect

stage for break-ins to go into this

personal musical monologue which again

great in concept great in concept but uh

it's utterly ruined with bars like if

this is the time cut out the IV taken

that blade just just do it Nike

and with Argyle The Narrative of this

track I'm such a bad boy I didn't even

love you I was pretending the whole time

I don't want a girl I don't even want a

man my only friend is whatever I'm

tripping on look everyone deserves an

outlet for their feelings I don't come

on here to delegitimize the emotions

going into this track I just don't think

they're being

um explored from a very healthy place is

what I'm saying which also comes through

on the track deep fake as well even

though the keys and the falsetto vocals

have kind of a beautiful bonivare-ass

quality to them on the intro narratively

the track does see break-ins

acknowledging his ego and talking about

how his personality uh was fake now that

his ego has been popped however this

realization doesn't see him kind of

replacing that with anything better as

the Tantrum he's throwing over this very

powerful progression and uh beat is

really just in here sword in my opinion

though I suppose in a way it does bring

things to a very explosive end and sets

things up for some of the revelations on

the track introvert which I think is

genuinely one of the more well-crafted

songs on the lp even if it is couched in

a lot of the same woe is me deprecation

the cute country s beats and guitar

passages are quite nice we have a

section of more silly sound effects

which is eventually met with this uh

woman speaking she sounds like she's

some kind of like AI or computer program

or something saying break-ins has been

successfully eradicated he would rather

make selfish art than serve a higher

purpose has has he been deleted were we

just experiencing this like Angry emo

boy simulation the entire time what is

going on here uh and is this just an

attempt to like post Hawk justify like

all of the uh crappy Vibes and attitudes

and perspectives throughout the album up

to this point oh it's like bad and I

know it's bad and I've acknowledged that

it's bad uh because I've I've been

deleted I guess but like truth be told

there's a lot of selfish art being made

out there every day even if break-ins is

acknowledging that at this point on the

album the fact that he takes himself as

like a prime example of doing that uh

just again is another example of the ego

being shown on the record even though

it's trying to actively work against

being egotistical in this moment and

show at least a modicum of

self-awareness look there's nothing

inherently wrong with an album that is

uh centered around oneself or or even

just kind of being sad but in this

instance uh due to perspective due to

philosophy due to uh whatever it

translates in the worst way even if the

genre combinations the songwriting and

production generally on this thing are

pretty good and if what self-awareness

we do see on this record uh from

break-ins is true and real and genuine

next project will move on to something

else in terms of perspective and truly

flush the egoism that this album is very

obviously embracing but simultaneously

saying that's bad I'm feeling a light

too decent five on this one transition

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