End of Existence is the fifth studio album by American electronicore band the Browning. It was released on December 3, 2021, through Spinefarm Records and was produced by Jonny McBee.[1][2]
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| Released | December 3, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 46:13 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm | |||
| Producer | Jonny McBee | |||
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Background and promotion
editOn October 8, 2021, the Browning released the first single and title track "End of Existence". At the same time, they announced the album itself, the album cover, the track list, and release date.[3] On November 12, one month before the album release, the band unveiled the second and final single "Chaos Reigns".[4]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 7.5/10[5] |
| Distorted Sound | 9/10[6] |
End of Existence received generally positive reviews from critics. Dom Lawson from Blabbermouth.net gave the album 7.5 out of 10 and said: "As ever, if the idea of metal mixed with EDM gives you violent facial tics and a sense of impending doom, End of Existence makes no attempt to make amends or win you over. And nor should it. The Browning have spent a decade pursuing an eccentric and polarizing path, and they still sound like a flash of inspiration brought to life."[5]
Distorted Sound scored the album 9 out of 10 and said: "There is barely a downside to End of Existence, only the mere issue that every progressive record faces: repetition. However, because of McBee's expert use of production, this is avoided for the most part. This record truly highlights McBee's talent across the board."[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "End of Existence" | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Destroyer" | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Anticendency" | 4:18 |
| 4. | "Gott Ist Tot" | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Torment" | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Cataclysm" | 2:58 |
| 7. | "Rage" | 3:03 |
| 8. | "Chaos Reigns" | 3:25 |
| 9. | "No Man Can Become a God" | 4:07 |
| 10. | "Death Warp" | 2:54 |
| 11. | "Prophecy" | 5:14 |
| 12. | "Fearless" | 4:17 |
| Total length: | 46:13 | |
Personnel
editThe Browning
- Jonny McBee – lead vocals, programming, guitars, bass, drums, production, engineering, mixing
- Brian Moore – guitars
- Collin Woroniak – bass, backing vocals
- Cody Stewart – drums
References
edit- ^ "The Browning to release new album 'End Of Existence' in December". Lambgoat. October 7, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ "The Browning Premiere Title Track For New Album "End Of Existence"". ThePRP. October 7, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ "The Browning Finally Return With New Album End of Existence + Heavy Self-Titled Track". Wall of Sound. October 9, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ "The Browning Unveil New Track "Chaos Reigns"". ThePRP. November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Lawson, Dom (December 3, 2021). "THE BROWNING End Of Existence". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ a b McAleavy, Heather (December 4, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: End Of Existence – The Browning". Distorted Sound. Retrieved November 19, 2022.