Released 30 years ago
Abducted
Hypocrisy · 1996
67 min · 17 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal intertwines with haunting themes of alien abduction, creating an eerie yet powerful sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Roswell 47 — This track stands out for its compelling portrayal of conspiracy theories surrounding Roswell, encapsulating the album's extraterrestrial themes with intense riffs and atmospheric elements.
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Abducted — The title track combines heavy instrumentation with a narrative about abduction, making it a quintessential representation of the album's overall concept.
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When the Candle Fades — This song features a more melodic approach contrasted with heavy sections, showcasing the band's ability to craft poignant moments within their aggressive soundscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive and melodic elements effectively, though its cohesion is affected by the inclusion of live tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half shifts to more melodic passages and atmospheric elements.
- Several tracks incorporate clean vocals alongside growled sections, creating a contrast that enhances the thematic depth.
- The album's title track features a haunting instrumental bridge that builds tension before returning to heavier instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 13, 1996, 'Abducted' marked Hypocrisy's fifth studio album and followed their successful record 'The Final Chapter'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the melodic death metal scene, blending aggressive instrumentals with thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Gathering 1:10
- 2 Roswell 47 3:57
- 3 Killing Art 2:56
- 4 The Arrival of the Demons, Part 2 3:19
- 5 Buried 3:11
- 6 Abducted 2:51
- 7 Paradox 4:32
- 8 Point of No Return 3:56
- 9 When the Candle Fades 5:31
- 10 Carved Up 3:30
- 11 Reflections 2:37
- 12 Slippin' Away 5:13
- 13 Drained 4:30
- 14 Fractured Millenium (live) 5:27
- 15 Legions Descend (live) 4:08
- 16 Fire in the Sky (live) 5:13
- 17 Elastic Inverted Visions (live) 5:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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