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Shitfun

Autopsy · 1995

55 min · 21 tracks · death metal

Brutal death metal assaults the senses with grotesque imagery and relentless, chaotic rhythms.

Why this album works

'Shitfun' is notable for its extreme approach to death metal, characterized by shocking track titles and themes that sparked discussions around censorship within the genre. The album's graphic content led to some controversy but also solidified Autopsy's place in underground metal, influencing future bands exploring similar explicit themes.
Best for
short, intense listening bursts chaotic, visceral experiences unsettling, aggressive atmospheres
Context
Released on September 12, 1995, 'Shitfun' marked Autopsy's third studio album, following their influential release 'Mental Funeral' in 1991. At this point in their career, they had already established themselves as pioneers of the death metal genre, pushing boundaries with their graphic lyrical content and raw sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deathmask 2:49
  • 2 Humiliate Your Corpse Standout 3:28
  • 3 Fuckdog 0:42
  • 4 Praise the Children 3:41
  • 5 The Birthing 2:12
  • 6 Shiteater 2:33
  • 7 Formaldehigh 0:52
  • 8 I Sodomize Your Corpse Standout 3:40
  • 9 Geek 4:07
  • 10 Brain Damage 1:17
  • 11 Blood Orgy Standout 3:24
  • 12 No More Hate 2:02
  • 13 Grave Violators 4:47
  • 14 Maim Rape Kill Rape 5:04
  • 15 I Shit on Your Grave 0:42
  • 16 An End to the Misery 1:13
  • 17 The 24 Public Mutilations 3:10
  • 18 Bathe in Fire 1:42
  • 19 Bowel Ripper 1:11
  • 20 Burnt to a Fuck 3:46
  • 21 Excremental Ecstasy 3:16

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