About this album
Where they were
Released on July 28, 1988, 'Reek of Putrefaction' was Carcass's debut album, marking their entry into the death metal scene. At this point, they were a nascent force in the UK's extreme music landscape, rapidly gaining notoriety for their unique blend of gore-themed lyrics and aggressive musicality.
Why it matters
'Reek of Putrefaction' is a seminal record in the grindcore genre, influencing countless bands and establishing Carcass as pioneers of goregrind. The album's graphic content led to censorship issues and discussions around artistic expression in extreme music, elevating its status within metal culture.
Essential tracks
- "Genital Grinder" — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its high-octane energy and grotesque lyrical imagery, embodying the band's signature sound.
- "Regurgitation of Giblets" — This track showcases the frenetic pace and brutal lyrical themes that characterize Carcass's style, solidifying their place in the grindcore movement.
- "Foeticide" — 'Foeticide' exemplifies the band's penchant for shock value while delivering an intense sonic experience that remains memorable within their discography.
Release Date
July 28, 1988
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Tracklist
- 1 Genital Grinder 1:32
- 2 Regurgitation of Giblets 1:24
- 3 Maggot Colony 1:37
- 4 Pyosisified (Rotten to the Gore) 2:55
- 5 Carbonized Eye Sockets 1:11
- 6 Frenzied Detruncation 0:59
- 7 Vomited Anal Tract 1:45
- 8 Festerday 0:22
- 9 Fermenting Innards 2:35
- 10 Excreted Alive 1:21
- 11 Suppuration 2:19
- 12 Foeticide 2:46
- 13 Microwaved Uterogestation 1:24
- 14 Feast on Dismembered Carnage 1:27
- 15 Splattered Cavities 1:54
- 16 Psychopathologist 1:18
- 17 Burnt to a Crisp 2:43
- 18 Pungent Excruciation 2:31
- 19 Manifestation of Verrucose Urethra 1:02
- 20 Oxidised Razor Masticator 3:12
- 21 Mucopurulence Excretor 1:09
- 22 Malignant Defecation 2:15
