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The Harvest Floor

Cattle Decapitation · 2009

37 min · 10 tracks · deathgrind

An unrelenting barrage of bludgeoning riffs and guttural vocals that explore the grotesque side of humanity.

Why this album works

'The Harvest Floor' was critically acclaimed, earning praise for its lyrical themes surrounding environmental and ethical concerns. It also contributed to Cattle Decapitation's growing influence within the extreme metal community, particularly in discussions about veganism and animal rights.
Career context
Released in January 2009, 'The Harvest Floor' marked Cattle Decapitation's fifth studio album and their first with Metal Blade Records, solidifying their position in the deathgrind scene. Following the release of 'Karma.Bloody.Karma' in 2006, this album showcased a more refined sound while maintaining their signature brutality.
Stylistic neighbors
Exhumed· Terrorizer· Cannibal Corpse

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Gardeners of Eden Standout 5:39
  • 2 A Body Farm 3:28
  • 3 We are Horrible People Standout 3:56
  • 4 Tooth Enamel & Concrete 2:57
  • 5 The Ripe Beneath the Rind 2:49
  • 6 The Product Alive 3:04
  • 7 In Axetasy 4:42
  • 8 Into the Public Bath Standout 3:10
  • 9 The Harvest Floor 3:07
  • 10 Regret & the Grave 4:39

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