Symphonies of Sickness
Carcass · 1989
76 min · 26 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal · grindcore
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and frenetic instrumentation that embodies the essence of early extreme metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys intense peaks and valleys long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 1989, 'Symphonies of Sickness' was Carcass's second album, following their debut 'Reek of Putrefaction'. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their influence within the emerging death metal and grindcore scenes, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining their hallmark gore-themed lyrics.
- If you like
- death metal, melodic death metal, grindcore
Symphonies of Sickness is an album by Carcass, released in 1989. A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and frenetic instrumentation that embodies the essence of early extreme metal. This album is often credited with pushing the boundaries of death metal and goregrind, contributing to the genre's evolution. Its graphic cover art and lyrical content sparked discussions about censorship and artistic expression, making it a landmark release in extreme music culture. The album has been celebrated in various lists of influential metal albums, highlighting its impact on subsequent bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Symphonies of Sickness sound like?
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and frenetic instrumentation that embodies the essence of early extreme metal. Rooted in death metal and melodic death metal.
What makes Symphonies of Sickness by Carcass notable?
This album is often credited with pushing the boundaries of death metal and goregrind, contributing to the genre's evolution. Its graphic cover art and lyrical content sparked discussions about censorship and artistic expression, making it a landmark release in extreme music culture. The album has been celebrated in various lists of influential metal albums, highlighting its impact on subsequent bands. Released in 1989, 'Symphonies of Sickness' was Carcass's second album, following their debut 'Reek of Putrefaction'. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their influence within the emerging death metal and grindcore scenes, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining their hallmark gore-themed lyrics.
Who is Symphonies of Sickness for?
Symphonies of Sickness works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, intense peaks and valleys and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Symphonies of Sickness?
Symphonies of Sickness has 26 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reek of Putrefaction 4:11
- 2 Exhume to Consume Standout 3:51
- 3 Excoriating Abdominal Emanation 4:32
- 4 Ruptured in Purulence 4:11
- 5 Empathological Necroticism Standout 5:45
- 6 Embryonic Necropsy and Devourment 5:13
- 7 Swarming Vulgar Mass of Infected Virulency 3:10
- 8 Cadaveric Incubator of Endoparasites Standout 3:24
- 9 Slash Dementia 3:23
- 10 Crepitating Bowel Erosion 5:27
- 11 Genital Grinder 1:25
- 12 Regurgitation of Giblets 1:22
- 13 Maggot Colony 1:37
- 14 Pyosisified (Rotten to the Core) 2:54
- 15 Vomited Anal Tract 1:43
- 16 Fermenting Innards 2:33
- 17 Excreted Alive 1:20
- 18 Suppuration 2:19
- 19 Foeticide 2:44
- 20 Feast on Dismembered Carnage 1:25
- 21 Splattered Cavities 1:53
- 22 Psychopathologist 1:17
- 23 Burnt to a Crisp 2:40
- 24 Pungent Excruciation 2:30
- 25 Oxidised Razor Masticator 3:11
- 26 Malignant Defecation 2:16
Release Date
January 1, 1989
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
76 min 25 sec
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