Geist (album)

Geist is the fourth studio album by American electronicore band the Browning. It was released on October 26, 2018, through Spinefarm Records and was produced by Jonny McBee.[4]

Geist
Studio album by
the Browning
ReleasedOctober 26, 2018
Genre
Length44:13
LabelSpinefarm
ProducerJonny McBee
The Browning chronology
Isolation
(2016)		 Geist
(2018)		 End of Existence
(2021)
Singles from Geist
  1. "Carnage"
    Released: August 17, 2018[1]
  2. "Final Breath"
    Released: September 21, 2018[2]
  3. "Geist"
    Released: October 19, 2018[3]

Background and promotion

On August 17, 2018, the Browning released the first single "Carnage" featuring Jake Hill. At the same time, they announced the album itself, the album cover, the track list, and release date.[5] On September 21, the band unveiled the second single "Final Breath" and its corresponding music video.[6] On October 19, one week before the album release, the band published the third and final single "Geist" featuring Paul Bartzsch of We Butter the Bread with Butter.[7]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
New Noise[8]
Wall of Sound3/5[9]

Geist received generally positive reviews from critics. New Noise gave the album 5 out of 5 and stated: "Sometimes it feels like bands attempting something along these general lines are afraid to go 'over the edge' and see their artistic ambition to fruition, not The Browning on Geist, though. Their music proves both dynamic and cutting. There's a dark, dour sense overlying the work because of the interplay that's a welcome addition. The back and forth and weave crafts a feeling of unease that wouldn't be there to contribute to the final picture of the band's presentation if they'd played it 'safe.' There's a mature finality and polish to their presentation."[8]

Wall of Sound gave the album a score 3/5 and saying: "Geist is a surprisingly good album. It'll serve a niche purpose in my own personal life, but I can confidently state there are song great songs present here. The Browning know how to deliver bone shaking music that feels at home in a mosh pit or a Berlin dance club."[9]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Sick Minds"3:36
2."Beyond Stone"4:27
3."Final Breath"3:37
4."Everlost"3:13
5."Optophobia"3:07
6."Awaken the Omega"4:03
7."Hellblade"4:05
8."Carnage" (featuring Jake Hill)3:04
9."Geist" (featuring Paul Bartzsch of We Butter the Bread with Butter)3:45
10."Noctis"3:49
11."Amnesia"3:07
12."Skybreaker"4:15
Total length:44:13

Personnel

Credits adapted from Discogs.[10]

The Browning

  • Jonny McBee  – lead vocals, programming, electronics, production, mixing
  • Brian Moore  – guitars
  • Collin Woroniak  – bass, backing vocals
  • Cody Stewart  – drums, engineering, mixing, mastering

Additional musicians

Additional personnel

  • Cliff Wiener and Steve Davis  – management
  • Daniel DeFonce and Vadim Khomich  – booking
  • Darren Dalessio  – A&R
  • Kensuke Creations  – artwork
  • Brandon Day  – design, layout

References
  1. "The Browning Carnage". Discogs. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  2. "The Browning Final Breath". Discogs. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  3. "The Browning Geist". Discogs. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  4. "THE BROWNING To Release 'Geist' Album In October". Blabbermouth.net. August 17, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  5. "New The Browning Track "Carnage" Available To Stream". ThePRP. August 16, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  6. "The Browning Premiere "Final Breath" Music Video". ThePRP. September 21, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  7. "The Browning Stream New Song "Geist", We Butter The Bread With Butter Frontman Guests". ThePRP. October 20, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  8. R. Newton, Caleb (October 22, 2018). "Album Review: The Browning – Geist". New Noise. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  9. Tomasivich, Dylonov (October 25, 2018). "The Browning – Geist (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  10. "The Browning Geist". Discogs. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
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