Osculum Obscenum
Hypocrisy · 1993
65 min · 15 tracks · melodic death metal
A relentless blend of melodic death metal and dark themes, punctuated by aggressive riffs and haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pleasure of Molestation — The track opens the album with an unrelenting energy, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and aggression while addressing taboo subjects head-on.
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Osculum Obscenum — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's dark thematic focus and features intricate guitar work that highlights the band's melodic sensibilities amidst heavy instrumentation.
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God Is a Lie — This track stands out for its provocative lyrics and intense delivery, reflecting a critical stance on religion that resonates through the album's overarching themes of questioning authority.
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 but has some unevenness in execution and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive riffs and fast tempos, while the second half introduces slower, more atmospheric sections.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic guitar lines that contrast with the harsh vocal delivery, creating a dynamic interplay between aggression and melody.
- The title track features a significant tempo change midway through, shifting from a driving rhythm to a more haunting, slow-paced section.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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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
- seeking lighthearted or uplifting music
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Osculum Obscenum marked Hypocrisy's third studio album, following the band's breakthrough with their previous record, Penetralia. By this time, they had begun establishing a signature sound that fused melodic elements with brutal death metal, solidifying their position in the Swedish metal scene.
- 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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