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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- relentless bursts of intensity
- live recordings capturing energy
- short tracks for quick thrills
- cathartic release through aggression
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer melodic and calm sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Entombed· At the Gates· Napalm Death
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Genital Grinder 1:31
- 2 Regurgitation of Giblets 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 5:28
- 8 Incarnated Solvent Abuse 4:43
- 9 Buried Dreams 3:58
- 10 Heartwork 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
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