Butchered at Birth
Cannibal Corpse · 1991
36 min · 9 tracks · death metal
Savage riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless barrage of visceral horror themes.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels immersive horror-themed narratives dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on June 30, 1991, 'Butchered at Birth' marked Cannibal Corpse's second album, following their debut 'Eaten Back to Life'. The band was establishing themselves as a prominent force in the burgeoning death metal scene, gaining notoriety for their graphic lyrics and intense sound.
- If you like
- death metal
- What next
- Tomb of the Mutilated — Continues the aggressive sound and horror themes with even more intensity.
Butchered at Birth is an album by Cannibal Corpse, released in 1991. Savage riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless barrage of visceral horror themes. 'Butchered at Birth' is infamous for its extreme content, leading to significant controversy and censorship struggles. Its raw production style and brutal themes solidified Cannibal Corpse's place within the death metal genre and influenced countless bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Butchered at Birth sound like?
Savage riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless barrage of visceral horror themes. Rooted in death metal. Start with "Meat Hook Sodomy".
Is Butchered at Birth a good place to start with Cannibal Corpse?
Yes, Butchered at Birth is recommended as a starting point for new Cannibal Corpse listeners. Savage riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless barrage of visceral horror themes. Released on June 30, 1991, 'Butchered at Birth' marked Cannibal Corpse's second album, following their debut 'Eaten Back to Life'. The band was establishing themselves as a prominent force in the burgeoning death metal scene, gaining notoriety for their graphic lyrics and intense sound.
Who is Butchered at Birth for?
Butchered at Birth works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, immersive horror-themed narratives and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Butchered at Birth?
Butchered at Birth has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Meat Hook Sodomy.
- 1 Meat Hook Sodomy Start here 5:48
- 2 Gutted Standout 3:15
- 3 Living Dissection 3:59
- 4 Under the Rotted Flesh 5:04
- 5 Covered With Sores 3:17
- 6 Vomit the Soul 4:29
- 7 Butchered at Birth Standout 2:44
- 8 Rancid Amputation 3:16
- 9 Innards Decay 4:36
Release Date
June 30, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
36 min 28 sec
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