Heartwork cover

Heartwork

Carcass · 1993

46 min · 11 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal · grindcore

Melodic death metal intertwines intricate guitar work with growled vocals and socially conscious themes in a brutal yet melodic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Heartwork' was Carcass' fourth studio album and marked their transition into a more melodic sound following their earlier grindcore roots. This album came after the critically acclaimed 'Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious', showcasing a refined approach to songwriting and production that solidified their place in the metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Entombed· At the Gates· Napalm Death

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Buried Dreams 3:58
  • 2 Carnal Forge 3:55
  • 3 No Love Lost 3:22
  • 4 Heartwork 4:33
  • 5 Embodiment 5:36
  • 6 This Mortal Coil 3:49
  • 7 Arbeit Macht Fleisch 4:21
  • 8 Blind Bleeding the Blind 4:57
  • 9 Doctrinal Expletives 3:39
  • 10 Death Certificate 3:39
  • 11 This Is Your Life 4:11

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