Swansong
Carcass · 1996
49 min · 12 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal · grindcore
A visceral blend of melodic death metal and grindcore, marked by intricate riffs and sardonic lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on June 1, 1996, 'Swansong' was Carcass's fifth studio album and their final release before a lengthy hiatus. At this point in their career, the band had transitioned from their earlier goregrind roots to a more melodic death metal sound, reflecting a broader evolution in extreme metal during the mid-1990s.
- If you like
- death metal, melodic death metal, grindcore
Swansong is an album by Carcass, released in 1996. A visceral blend of melodic death metal and grindcore, marked by intricate riffs and sardonic lyrics. 'Swansong' is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 42 on the UK Albums Chart, which was a substantial achievement for a death metal band at the time. The album showcased a more accessible sound while maintaining the band's signature ferocity, influencing subsequent bands in the melodic death metal scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Swansong sound like?
A visceral blend of melodic death metal and grindcore, marked by intricate riffs and sardonic lyrics. Rooted in death metal and melodic death metal.
What makes Swansong by Carcass notable?
'Swansong' is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 42 on the UK Albums Chart, which was a substantial achievement for a death metal band at the time. The album showcased a more accessible sound while maintaining the band's signature ferocity, influencing subsequent bands in the melodic death metal scene. Released on June 1, 1996, 'Swansong' was Carcass's fifth studio album and their final release before a lengthy hiatus. At this point in their career, the band had transitioned from their earlier goregrind roots to a more melodic death metal sound, reflecting a broader evolution in extreme metal during the mid-1990s.
Who is Swansong for?
Swansong works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Swansong?
Swansong has 12 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Keep On Rotting in the Free World Standout 3:42
- 2 Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody 4:18
- 3 Black Star 3:29
- 4 Cross My Heart 3:34
- 5 Child’s Play Standout 5:42
- 6 Room 101 4:36
- 7 Polarized 4:02
- 8 Generation Hexed Standout 3:47
- 9 Firm Hand 5:22
- 10 R**k the Vote 3:53
- 11 Don’t Believe a Word 3:57
- 12 Go to Hell 3:22
Release Date
June 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
49 min 44 sec
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