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'.