Best of Carcass
Carcass · 1997
137 min · 32 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal · grindcore
A relentless barrage of guttural growls and frenetic riffs, encapsulating the raw fury of death metal.
Best of Carcass is an album by Carcass, released in 1997. A relentless barrage of guttural growls and frenetic riffs, encapsulating the raw fury of death metal. 'Best of Carcass' is significant for its role in cementing the band's legacy within extreme metal, featuring tracks that influenced countless artists in the genre. The album received positive critical reception and was pivotal in introducing new listeners to Carcass's work, reaching notable positions on various metal charts and garnering appreciation for its brutal yet melodic approach. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Best of Carcass sound like?
A relentless barrage of guttural growls and frenetic riffs, encapsulating the raw fury of death metal. Rooted in death metal and melodic death metal.
What makes Best of Carcass by Carcass notable?
'Best of Carcass' is significant for its role in cementing the band's legacy within extreme metal, featuring tracks that influenced countless artists in the genre. The album received positive critical reception and was pivotal in introducing new listeners to Carcass's work, reaching notable positions on various metal charts and garnering appreciation for its brutal yet melodic approach. Released in 1997, 'Best of Carcass' came during a transitional phase for the band, following their acclaimed 1993 album 'Heartwork'. This compilation not only highlighted their evolution from grindcore to melodic death metal but also served as a retrospective before their hiatus. It marked the end of an era for Carcass, showcasing their influential sound that would resonate in the metal scene for years.
How many songs are on Best of Carcass?
Best of Carcass has 32 tracks, running approximately 137 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Genital Grinder 1:31
- 2 Regurgitation of Giblets Standout 1:23
- 3 Reek of Putrefaction 4:08
- 4 Exhume to Consume 3:49
- 5 Embryonic Necropsy and Devourment 5:13
- 6 Inpropagation 7:07
- 7 Corporal Jigsore Quandary Standout 5:28
- 8 Incarnated Solvent Abuse 4:43
- 9 Buried Dreams 3:58
- 10 Heartwork Standout 4:33
- 11 This Mortal Coil 3:50
- 12 Death Certificate 3:38
- 13 Rot ’n’ Roll 3:49
- 14 Keep On Rotting in the Free World 3:40
- 15 Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody 4:17
- 16 Polarized 4:01
- 17 Generation Hexed 3:47
- 18 R**k the Vote 3:52
Disc 2
- 1 Edge of Darkness 6:08
- 2 Emotional Flatline 4:15
- 3 Ever Increasing Circles 4:05
- 4 Blood Splattered Banner 4:41
- 5 I Told You So (Corporate Rock Really Does Suck) 3:50
- 6 Buried Dreams (live) 4:05
- 7 No Love Lost (live) 4:51
- 8 Rot ’n’ Roll (live) 3:44
- 9 Edge of Darkness (live) 5:49
- 10 Corporal Jigsore Quandary (live) 5:27
- 11 Incarnated Solvent Abuse (live) 4:34
- 12 Exhume to Consume (live) 4:04
- 13 Carnal Forge (live) 4:24
- 14 Heartwork (live) 5:00
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
137 min 44 sec
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