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Hypocrisy

Hypocrisy · 1999

65 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal

A relentless fusion of melodic riffs and aggressive rhythms, creating a dark yet intricate soundscape.

Why this album works

'Hypocrisy' is significant for its critical reception, often praised for its technical prowess and thematic depth. The album solidified Hypocrisy's standing in the melodic death metal scene and contributed to the genre's evolution during the late 90s, influencing subsequent bands with its blend of melody and aggression.
Best for
long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered dense sonic textures
Context
Released in 1999, 'Hypocrisy' was the fifth studio album by the Swedish melodic death metal band Hypocrisy. This album came after their critically acclaimed release 'The Final Chapter,' marking a period where they solidified their signature sound, characterized by a blend of melody and brutality. At this point, the band was transitioning into more experimental themes while maintaining their roots in extreme metal.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fractured Millennium Standout 5:14
  • 2 Apocalyptic Hybrid Standout 4:04
  • 3 Fusion Programmed Minds 4:39
  • 4 Elastic Inverted Visions 6:16
  • 5 Reversed Reflections 4:28
  • 6 Until the End Standout 5:53
  • 7 Paranormal Mysteria 4:38
  • 8 Time Warp 3:51
  • 9 Disconnected Magnetic Corridors 5:24
  • 10 Paled Empty Sphere 6:15
  • 11 Selfinflicted Overload 4:46
  • 12 Elastic Inverted Visions (demo) 6:04
  • 13 Falling Through the Ground 4:00

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