The debut album from Carcass, "Reek of Putrefaction," is a landmark release in extreme metal, notable for its graphic lyrical content and raw sound. It set a new standard for brutality in grindcore and death metal.
- "Reek of Putrefaction" was recorded in a single day at Eastside Sound Studio in Cambridge. The album's sound was heavily influenced by the production techniques of the era, resulting in a deliberately lo-fi and abrasive listening experience. While often associated with death metal, the album also incorporated elements of grindcore, contributing to its chaotic and visceral nature.
- The album's cover art, featuring a graphic medical image, was highly controversial and contributed to its notoriety. Lyrical themes largely focused on graphic medical and anatomical terminology, setting them apart from many of their peers.
- "Reek of Putrefaction" was released on Earache Records, a label that would become synonymous with the burgeoning grindcore and death metal scenes of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The album's raw production and extreme themes made it an underground sensation, influencing countless bands in its wake.
Carcass is a British extreme metal band formed in Liverpool in 1985. They are widely regarded as pioneers of the goregrind subgenre.
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