Torn Arteries
Carcass · 2021
49 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A visceral blend of melodic death metal and grindcore that fuses surgical precision with grotesque imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Torn Arteries — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, melding intricate guitar work with gut-wrenching lyrics that reflect the band's signature horror aesthetic.
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Under the Scalpel Blade — This track showcases relentless energy and technical prowess, serving as a clear reminder of Carcass's roots in grindcore while pushing forward into new musical territories.
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The Devil Rides Out — With its crushing riffs and dynamic shifts, this song stands out as a powerful anthem that highlights the band's ability to balance aggression and melody effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends brutality with melody, showcasing strong composition and craftsmanship in death metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid tempo changes, alternating between blast beats and melodic sections.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar harmonies layered over aggressive drumming, creating a dense soundscape.
- The last three tracks progressively slow down the tempo, allowing for moments of atmospheric tension before concluding.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- relentless energy for workouts
- intricate melodies to dissect
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 17, 2021, Torn Arteries is Carcass's first full-length album in over seven years, following the critically acclaimed Surgical Steel. The album marks a significant point in their career as it showcases a return to form for the band, emphasizing their signature sound while introducing new elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Entombed· At the Gates· Napalm Death
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Torn Arteries 4:00
- 2 Dance of Ixtab (Psychopomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in B) 4:29
- 3 Eleanor Rigor Mortis 4:14
- 4 Under the Scalpel Blade 3:55
- 5 The Devil Rides Out 5:22
- 6 Flesh Ripping Sonic Torment Limited 9:42
- 7 Kelly’s Meat Emporium 3:23
- 8 In God We Trust 3:57
- 9 Wake Up and Smell the Carcass / Caveat Emptor 4:36
- 10 The Scythe’s Remorseless Swing 5:20
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