Swansong

Musically, this is a must have. It has a greatly different vibe from the previous full lengths. On the other hand, as you may see in the photos, the Digipack does not have too much to offer visually. Not even an insert with the lyrics, a band interview, an album review... Kinda disappointed because of this. This was a missed opportunity to engage the listener visually into the album.

Carcass had made a name for themselves with their unrelenting sonic fury whit speedy, engrossing riffs , crushing drums and unbelievably disgusting lyrics.Swansong represents such a remarkable evolution for Carcass that comparing it to their prior achievements leads to an interesting quandary.This time no more uses of anatomy as metaphor for humanity, but instead straight-forward on-the-nose lyrics about the state of society or rock and roll,Jeff Walker's voice is really amazing, still containing his trade mark spit and bile. the guitarists, Bill Steer and Carlo Regadas, really did an amazing job with the guitar work on this album. ,the tone sounds great, the riffs are very original and you cant really expect what to hear next. The solo's are played immaculately and keep the listener intrigued. .While it is easily the most accessible chapter of the band's career, the album hardly offers a fair introduction to the bulk of their brutal legacy. Therefore, while fans of unadulterated grindcore should approach with caution, listeners seeking out an excellent example of technical thrashing will love what Swansong has to offer.

I honestly don't understand why this album catches so much flak from die-hard Carcass fans. I understand that it's different from anything else that the band's ever done but if you look at their first four albums they were all something different so you can't look at the band as being of one sub-genre or another. They aren't looking to be pigeonholed into one sound which is something a lot of bands can't say. Swansong is just another phase in that evolution, the riffs are simpler and the subject matter is more apparent as opposed to metaphorical. But those simple riffs have a hard drive and heavy sound that is just massive. This is by far the most accessible album to those who are looking to get into Carcass or even death metal in general that they've produced.

I love this album. It,s been in my cd player for so long it should be paying rent.

the insalubrious giblet chomping expurtating word/grind creators aka CARCASS go from entrails as necktie, stomach content goblet bearers, adorned death grind stain leavers to.....modern death thrash major label sell outs......right? RIGHT? wrong. even the microwaved foetus disembowelment crew has to move on. move on from envomited vaginal pus pockets to dual guitarists to coherent musical statements that redefine inherent heaviness....major label producers be damned. this is light years from genital grinder to be sure so don't be mislead..... but these blokes can play and this RESULT is light years beyond relying on expectorated kidney fascial face molds......I LOVE all their records but this one???? not bad, not bad at ALL

Carcass were known to challenge their listeners with each release. From the earsplitting 'Reek of Putrefaction' to the more refined & complex 'Symphonies of Sickness'. Carcass moved on instead of watering down their legacy. Then came "Necroticism" and "Heartwork", probably the most prolific death metal albums of all time (save for Death on this side of the Atlantic). One more time they broke all the rules. Pissing off those who revel in the status quo. Delivering upon their demise an lp of melody laden extreme rock. Some just like to call it Rot'n'roll. 5 of this albums unreleased tracks can be found on the "Wake up & smell the Carcass" compilation as well as its prelude "the Heartwork ep". Those who appreciate Metal & Extreme Rock in a broad sense will enjoy.

I've been hesitating about this particular work, but as soon as the band made a new one, I felt the necessity to have this one, and now I really like it, Carcass is one of those historical metal bands, now they're back and you can't miss this one.And it was a very good buying experience, good communication, the price was high, it took a while to arrive, but in general everything went right.

Of course it's not Reek, Necrotism, (godly) or Heartwork, (it's like getting swarmed, and bludgeoned by razors, and groin kicks!) but it freakings kills, regardless! Think Megadeth (Countdown era) if they decided to be a death n' roll band. Such infectious, songs, with great guitar solos. The drumming is tight, and straightforward, which fits the style of this underrated album.

AAA+++

Many Thanks

goode value

Del disco ni hablamos, es muy criticado si Carcass se suavizó con este material, pero la reedición es tristísima; entiendo que yo soy el que está mal por seguir comprando cds, pero es que es un formato increíble y una forma de apoyar la industria musical. Entonces que venga en un cartoncito y sin liner notes, me hace pensar que fui timado y me pone triste.

Death hadn't always been sure about metal in the 20'th centuriesbut he was fond of a good riff, his own march contained one of the most well known riffs of all time.Lately he'd had to spend 2 weeks at a metal wake in which the departed and subsequently nine of the mournersbecame his business.After two weeks of listening to Thin Lizzy, Metallica and Megadeath 24/7 however he'd become convinced of the need to commence a new genre of metal.He'd already laid down the blueprint with Heartwork, now it was time to go for the jugularTwin guitars, a properly recorded bass, louder than Heartwork, (none of your Napalm Death sheet of noise for him)and a precision hyperactive drummerwho understood light and shade---well loud and much louder.He would take the vocals with his rattling whisper and the guitars would define a melody the the punters could hum.But wait, the band was already there, called Carcass, a most suitable name. Death rubbed his bony hands together.He would call it melodic metal.It would be good.It would be indespensible.