HYPOCRISY - The Fourth Dimension (Re-Release 2023) · CD

Re-Release Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'The Fourth Dimension (Re-Release 2023)'

Hypocrisy's third studio album "The Fourth Dimension" stands as a monumental achievement in Swedish death metal, originally released in 1994 and now reissued in 2023 by Nuclear Blast Records. This masterpiece showcases Peter Tägtgren's visionary approach to extreme metal, blending crushing brutality with atmospheric elements that would become the band's signature sound. The album marked a significant evolution from their earlier raw approach, incorporating more melodic passages and sophisticated song structures without sacrificing an ounce of heaviness. Tracks like "Apocalypse" and the epic title track "The Fourth Dimension" demonstrate the band's ability to create cinematic soundscapes within the death metal framework.

The reissue brings this classic back to life with pristine sound quality, allowing both longtime fans and newcomers to experience the full impact of Hypocrisy's groundbreaking work. Songs like "Mind Corruption" and "Black Forest" showcase the band's mastery of dynamics, seamlessly transitioning between bone-crushing riffs and haunting atmospheric passages. The album's exploration of apocalyptic themes and existential dread resonates just as powerfully today, making this reissue an essential addition to any metal collection. With its perfect balance of aggression and melody, "The Fourth Dimension" continues to influence countless bands in the extreme metal scene.

For fans of: Dismember, At The Gates, Dark Tranquillity, In Flames and Bloodbath

Track listing

1. Apocalypse
2. Mind Corruption
3. Reincarnation
4. Reborn
5. Never To Return
6. Black Forest
7. Path To Babylon
8. Slaughtered
9. Orgy In Blood
10. The North Wind
11. T.E.M.P.T
12. The Fourth Dimension
13. The Arrival Of Demons

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com