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Carcass – Reek of Putrefaction – Cassette

Reek of Putrefaction is the debut studio album by the British extreme metal band Carcass. Released in 1988, it is considered a seminal release in the grindcore genre and established Carcass as one of the pioneering bands in extreme metal.

Reek of Putrefaction is known for its raw, aggressive, and chaotic sound. The album features extremely fast and brutal guitar riffs, relentless drumming, guttural growls, and grotesque lyrical themes. Carcass was one of the first bands to incorporate elements of gore and medical imagery into their lyrics, creating a style known as ‘goregrind’ or ‘medical metal.’

Lyrically, the album explores topics such as pathological diseases, dissection, and medical atrocities, often presented in a darkly humorous and satirical manner. The lyrics, combined with the band’s intense musical approach, create an atmosphere of extreme brutality and shock value.

Reek of Putrefaction was recorded on a low budget, which contributes to its lo-fi production quality. This rawness, however, became one of the defining characteristics of the album and the early Carcass sound.

Reek of Putrefaction may not appeal to all listeners due to its extreme and abrasive nature, it is highly regarded within the grindcore and extreme metal communities. The album’s influence can be heard in countless bands that followed, and it remains a significant release in the history of extreme metal.

It’s worth noting that due to its explicit and controversial content, Reek of Putrefaction has faced censorship and bans in some countries. However, it has also gained a cult following for its influential impact on the extreme metal genre.

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Track Listing
1. Genital Grinder
2. Regurgitation Of Giblets
3. Maggot Colony
4. Pyosified (Rotten To The Core)
5. Carbonized Eye Sockets
6. Frenzied Detruncation
7. Vomited Anal Tract
8. Festerday
9. Fermenting Innards
10. Excreted Alive
11. Suppuration
12. Foetocide
13. Microwaved Uterogestation
14. Feast On Dismembered Carnage
15. Splattered Cavities
16. Psychopathologist
17. Burnt To A Crisp
18. Pungent Excruciation
19. Manifestation Of Verrucose Urethra
20. Oxidised Razor Masticator
21. Muccopurulence Excretor
22. Malignant Defecation