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Although 1994's excellent Heartwork opus had already served notice of Carcass' increasingly commercial new direction, much of the group's loyal contingent of fans still viewed 1995's Swansong album not as a natural progression but as a huge betrayal. One of the leading lights of the British grindcore movement, Carcass had made a name for themselves with their unrelenting sonic fury and unbelievably disgusting lyrics. But on Swansong, much of that fury was reigned in to accommodate more conventional song structures topped with articulate, at times even humorous lyrics (see "Keep on Rotting in the Free World") from vocalist Jeff Walker. With axe men Bill Steer and Carlo Regadas trading scorching leads to pave the way, the band's technical mastery and newfound melodic sensibility come through like never before, resulting in a style reminiscent of latter-day Coroner, or even Megadeth's work in the early '90s. Memorable numbers like "Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody" and "Child's Play" highlight the quartet's keen sense of dynamics, and their desire to experiment with new sounds leads to such unexpected moves as employing acoustic guitars on "Firm Hand." Simply put, Swansong represents such a remarkable evolution (or de-evolution, depending, again, on your viewpoint) for Carcass that comparing it to their prior achievements leads to an interesting quandary. 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.
© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo
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Carcass, Performer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Steer, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Regadas, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Steer, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Steer, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Steer, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Regadas, Composer - Steer, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Steer, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Regadas, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Steer, Composer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Carcass, Performer - Walker, Composer
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
Albumbeschreibung
Although 1994's excellent Heartwork opus had already served notice of Carcass' increasingly commercial new direction, much of the group's loyal contingent of fans still viewed 1995's Swansong album not as a natural progression but as a huge betrayal. One of the leading lights of the British grindcore movement, Carcass had made a name for themselves with their unrelenting sonic fury and unbelievably disgusting lyrics. But on Swansong, much of that fury was reigned in to accommodate more conventional song structures topped with articulate, at times even humorous lyrics (see "Keep on Rotting in the Free World") from vocalist Jeff Walker. With axe men Bill Steer and Carlo Regadas trading scorching leads to pave the way, the band's technical mastery and newfound melodic sensibility come through like never before, resulting in a style reminiscent of latter-day Coroner, or even Megadeth's work in the early '90s. Memorable numbers like "Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody" and "Child's Play" highlight the quartet's keen sense of dynamics, and their desire to experiment with new sounds leads to such unexpected moves as employing acoustic guitars on "Firm Hand." Simply put, Swansong represents such a remarkable evolution (or de-evolution, depending, again, on your viewpoint) for Carcass that comparing it to their prior achievements leads to an interesting quandary. 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.
© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:49:32
- Main artists: Carcass
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Earache Records Ltd
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
2009 Earache Records Ltd 2009 Earache Records Ltd
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