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Osculum Obscenum is the second studio album by Hypocrisy, a Swedish death metal band led by musician and producer Peter Tägtgren. Released in 1993 by Nuclear Blast, it reflects the band's early death metal period through heavily distorted guitars, blast beat drumming, low guttural vocals, and occult themed lyrics. Its dense and aggressive style predates the more melodic and atmospheric direction heard on several later Hypocrisy records.
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When was Hypocrisy's album Osculum Obscenum released?
The album was released in 1993 on the Nuclear Blast label. It is the Swedish band's second studio album and represents their early, darker death metal sound.
What is the musical style of Osculum Obscenum compared to later Hypocrisy albums?
This album features a much more brutal and traditional Swedish death metal style before the band shifted toward melodic death metal. It relies heavily on occult and dark lyrical themes rather than the sci-fi concepts found on later records.
Who handled vocals on Hypocrisy's Osculum Obscenum?
Masse Broberg performed the lead vocals on this album. He served as the vocalist for Hypocrisy from 1991 to 1993 before Peter Tägtgren took over as the band's permanent frontman.
Where was Hypocrisy's Osculum Obscenum recorded?
The album was recorded at Montezuma Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. It was produced by the band and engineered by Rex Gisslén.
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