What makes End of Disclosure by Hypocrisy notable?

The album debuted at number 8 on the Swedish Albums Chart, showcasing Hypocrisy's enduring popularity in their home country. It also received positive reviews from metal publications, highlighting its thematic depth and musical complexity, which resonated with both longtime fans and new listeners alike. End of Disclosure is Hypocrisy's eleventh studio album, released in 2013 after a four-year hiatus following the album A Taste of Extreme Divinity. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the melodic death metal scene, balancing their established sound with fresh elements while navigating lineup changes over the years.

Who is End of Disclosure for?

End of Disclosure works well if you're into steady mid-tempo progression, dark atmospheric undertones and melodic riffs with aggression.

How many songs are on End of Disclosure?

End of Disclosure has 10 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

End of Disclosure

Hypocrisy · 2013

47 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal

A relentless blend of intricate melodies and aggressive riffs crafting a dark narrative exploring existential themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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End of Disclosure — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its crushing riffs and atmospheric interludes, encapsulating the band's signature sound while addressing themes of societal collapse.
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Tales of Thy Spineless — With its relentless pace and thought-provoking lyrics about moral cowardice, this song exemplifies Hypocrisy's ability to merge aggression with commentary on human nature.
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Hell Is Where I Stay — This track features haunting melodies alongside brutal instrumentation, creating a visceral experience that reflects the internal struggles depicted in the lyrics.
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When Death Calls — Stripped down yet powerful, this song showcases emotional weight through dynamic contrasts and lyrical introspection about mortality and acceptance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production but remains within familiar genre boundaries.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, alternating between aggressive riffs and slower, atmospheric sections that enhance the thematic depth.
The use of layered vocals, including growls and clean singing, creates dynamic contrasts throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady mid-tempo progression
dark atmospheric undertones
melodic riffs with aggression
engaging narrative throughout
focused listening experience

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, upbeat tracks
seek lighthearted themes

Where this album fits

Career context: End of Disclosure is Hypocrisy's eleventh studio album, released in 2013 after a four-year hiatus following the album A Taste of Extreme Divinity. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the melodic death metal scene, balancing their established sound with fresh elements while navigating lineup changes over the years.
Stylistic neighbors: Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork