Osculum Obscenum cover

Osculum Obscenum

Hypocrisy · 1993

65 min · 15 tracks · melodic death metal

A ferocious blend of melodic death metal and dark themes, laced with blasphemous imagery and relentless aggression.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • ferocious energy for cathartic release
  • dark themes for emotional exploration
  • wave-like pacing for immersive experience
  • fierce tracks for intense focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking lighthearted or uplifting music
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Osculum Obscenum' was Hypocrisy's third studio album, following their notable work 'Penetralia'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the Swedish death metal scene, expanding on their melodic elements while diving deeper into darker lyrical content.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pleasure of Molestation 6:01
  • 3 Osculum Obscenum 5:05
  • 5 Black Metal 2:54
  • 6 Inferior Devoties 4:42
  • 7 Infant Sacrifices 4:15
  • 8 Attachment to the Ancestor 5:35
  • 9 Althotas 4:22
  • 10 Symbol of Baphomet 2:58
  • 11 Mental Emotions 3:15
  • 12 God Is a Lie 3:00
  • 13 Black Magic 3:24
  • 14 Pleasure of Molestation (demo) 4:38
  • 15 Exclamation of a Necrofag (demo) 5:11
  • 16 Necronomicon (demo) 4:14
  • 17 Attachment to the Ancestor (demo) 5:27

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