Eaten Back to Life cover

Eaten Back to Life

Cannibal Corpse · 1990

35 min · 11 tracks · death metal

Brutal, unrelenting death metal that mixes grotesque imagery with relentless riffs and guttural vocals.

Why this album works

'Eaten Back to Life' is significant for its raw representation of the early death metal scene, contributing to the genre's underground popularity. The album's graphic cover art and lyrical themes faced controversy but helped solidify Cannibal Corpse's reputation, leading to chart positions that influenced countless bands in extreme metal.
Best for
wave-like intensity fluctuations cathartic release through aggression short bursts of brutal energy
Context
Released on August 17, 1990, 'Eaten Back to Life' marked Cannibal Corpse's debut album, establishing them as pioneers of the death metal genre. This album came just after the band formed in 1988 and was essential in defining their aggressive sound and aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shredded Humans Standout 5:10
  • 2 Edible Autopsy Standout 4:30
  • 3 Put Them to Death 1:45
  • 4 Mangled 4:27
  • 5 Scattered Remains, Splattered Brains 2:31
  • 6 Born in a Casket 3:17
  • 7 Rotting Head 2:23
  • 8 The Undead Will Feast 2:46
  • 9 Bloody Chunks 1:48
  • 10 A Skull Full of Maggots Standout 2:04
  • 11 Buried in the Backyard 5:15

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