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2007 double cd re-issue Hypocrisy – The Final Chapter 1997 Continuing with the theme of alien abduction begun on ‘Abducted’, Hypocrisy forge on with a tunnel-visioned relentlessness, remaining far from boring by adding varied tempos and changing their attack from song to song. Choosing favorites is a difficult task, as ‘The Final Chapter’ is meant to be an album experience. The production by guitarist/vocalist/bandleader Peter Tagtgren is first-rate for a death metal band, featuring an encyclopedia of guitar tones and vocal stylings, solidifying Hypocrisy's reputation as one of the most progressive death metal acts of the '90s. Shortly before the release of this album, the band announced that they were breaking up to pursue other side projects. Track listing: 1. Inseminated Adoption 2. A Coming Race 3. Dominion 4. Inquire Within 5. Last Vanguard 6. Request Denied 7. Through The Window Of Time 8. Shamateur 9. Adjusting The Sun 10. Lies 11. Evil Invaders-Razor cover 12. The Final Chapter Hypocrisy – S/t 1999 Back from the bowels of metal limbo comes the mighty Hypocrisy with their self-titled masterpiece. ‘The Final Chapter’ was supposed to bid the metal community adieu, but it seems that the tremendous impact of that album has brought Peter Tagtgren and company out for another go. Crafting and delivering a slew of brand new, megalithic guitar and bass riffs, Hypocrisy has created a release that is ‘100 percent pure organic metal’ (to quote the scholarly Mr. Schuldiner). From the opener, ‘Fractured Millennium’ to the galloping Iron Maidenish ‘Fusion Programmed Minds’ one sees them as a changed band. Focusing primarily on writing infectious, catchy songs based around heavy, distorted, distinct melody patterns and simplified drum/bass beats, Hypocrisy's sound has completely gelled. The solos in ‘Reversed Reflections’ sound like an updated version of Maiden's ‘Wasted Years’ except it's bigger and, dare say, better. Truly though, the cornerstone of this mammoth release is certainly ‘Elastic Inverted Visions’ with its gliding, bombastic guitar crunch and harmonized chorus. Seek this out at all costs. Track listing: 1. Fractured Millennium 2. Apocalyptic Hybrid 3. Fusion Programmed Minds 4. Elastic Inverted Visions 5. Reversed Reflections 6. Until The End 7. Paranormal Mysteria 8. Time Warp 9. Dissconnected Magnetic Corridors 10. Paled Empty Sphere 11. Selfinflicted Overload