What makes Luck of the Corpse by Deceased notable?

This album significantly contributed to the death metal genre's development in the early '90s, with its gruesome themes and technical prowess earning critical acclaim among fans and contemporaries alike. It has been influential in shaping subsequent acts within the underground metal community, noted for its unique blend of thrash and death metal elements. Luck of the Corpse is Deceased's second studio album, following their 1991 debut, and showcases their evolving sound within the death metal genre. At this point in their career, Deceased was solidifying their reputation in the underground metal scene, building on the foundations laid by their earlier work.

Who is Luck of the Corpse for?

Luck of the Corpse works well if you're into relentless pacing with urgency, cathartic release through aggression and short bursts of intensity.

How many songs are on Luck of the Corpse?

Luck of the Corpse has 11 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Luck of the Corpse

Deceased · 1991

36 min · 11 tracks · death metal

Frenetic guitar riffs clash with guttural vocals, embodying a chaotic exploration of horror-themed narratives.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fading Survival — Opening with intense energy, this track sets the tone for the album’s relentless exploration of survival amidst chaos, showcasing Deceased's signature blend of melody and aggression.
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Experimenting With Failure — This track highlights a more experimental side of the band, utilizing tempo shifts and dynamic changes that reflect the thematic complexity of failure and despair.
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Psychedelic Warriors — With its extended length and intricate arrangements, this song exemplifies Deceased's ability to merge heavy riffs with atmospheric elements, creating a standout moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

relentless pacing with urgency
cathartic release through aggression
short bursts of intensity
dark themes and imagery
for headbanging sessions

Maybe skip if you

prefer melodic or soft sounds
seek laid-back listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Luck of the Corpse is Deceased's second studio album, following their 1991 debut, and showcases their evolving sound within the death metal genre. At this point in their career, Deceased was solidifying their reputation in the underground metal scene, building on the foundations laid by their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Obituary· Death· Cannibal Corpse

Tracklist

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

1 Fading Survival 2:59
2 The Cemetery's Full 3:03
3 Experimenting With Failure 2:26
4 Futuristic Doom 3:20
5 Haunted Cerebellum 2:55
6 Decrepit Coma 3:07
7 Shrieks From the Hearse 3:25
8 Psychedelic Warriors 5:15
9 Feasting on Skulls 3:39
10 Birth by Radiation 4:21
11 Gutwrench 2:00

What to play next

Listen next

Fearless Undead Machines

1997

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The Blueprints for Madness

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