Released 30 years ago
Wake Up and Smell the... Carcass
Carcass · 1996
76 min · 17 tracks · death metal · melodic death metal · grindcore
A chaotic blend of gore-soaked grindcore and melodic death metal, pulsating with relentless energy and dark humor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dark humor amidst chaos
- engaging lyrical commentary
- dynamic progression throughout
- cathartic release of energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek lighthearted, upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Wake Up and Smell the... Carcass' is Carcass's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Heartwork' from 1993. At this point, the band was solidifying its legacy in extreme metal, having already transitioned from their early grindcore roots to a more melodic and sophisticated sound. This album came during a phase where they were experimenting further with their musical identity while retaining their brutal edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Entombed· At the Gates· Napalm Death
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Edge of Darkness 6:10
- 2 Emotional Flatline 4:17
- 3 Ever Increasing Circles 4:07
- 4 Blood Spattered Banner 4:43
- 5 I Told You So (Corporate Rock Really Does Suck) 3:52
- 6 Buried Dreams 4:07
- 7 No Love Lost 4:52
- 8 Rot ’n’ Roll 3:46
- 9 Edge of Darkness 5:50
- 10 This Is Your Life 4:10
- 11 Rot ’n’ Roll 3:50
- 12 Tools of the Trade 3:07
- 13 Pyosisified (Still Rotten to the Gore) 3:11
- 14 Hepatic Tissue Fermentation II 6:40
- 15 Genital Grinder II 3:02
- 16 Hepatic Tissue Fermentation 6:13
- 17 Exhume to Consume 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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