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Earplugged

Carcass · 1994

56 min · 14 tracks · death metal Β· melodic death metal Β· grindcore

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals fused with melodic undertones and visceral themes.

Earplugged is an album by Carcass, released in 1994. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals fused with melodic undertones and visceral themes. 'Earplugged' marked a significant point in Carcass's discography as it was both a commercial success and a notable entry in the melodic death metal scene. It garnered attention for its intricate composition and production quality, influencing countless bands within the genre and receiving positive reviews from publications like Metal Hammer. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Earplugged sound like?

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals fused with melodic undertones and visceral themes. Rooted in death metal and melodic death metal.

What makes Earplugged by Carcass notable?

'Earplugged' marked a significant point in Carcass's discography as it was both a commercial success and a notable entry in the melodic death metal scene. It garnered attention for its intricate composition and production quality, influencing countless bands within the genre and receiving positive reviews from publications like Metal Hammer. 'Earplugged' is Carcass's fifth studio album, released in 1994 during a pivotal transition from their grindcore roots to a more melodic death metal sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed work 'Heartwork,' which had solidified their reputation and showcased their evolution as musicians.

How many songs are on Earplugged?

Earplugged has 14 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·56:27

Best experienced from track one β€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Out of Hand 3:08
  • 2 Midnight Mountain Standout 4:56
  • 3 Plague Rages 3:50
  • 4 Xnoybis 5:55
  • 5 … for Victory 4:48
  • 6 Embodiment 5:37
  • 7 Choice of a New Generation 1:59
  • 8 Ride 4:49
  • 9 State of Mind 3:31
  • 10 Wolverine Blues Standout 2:11
  • 11 Anything Is Mine 4:01
  • 12 When Glory Beckons 3:59
  • 13 Displacement 4:16
  • 14 No Love Lost 3:22

Release Date

January 1, 1994

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

56 min 27 sec