One could blather on endlessly about the greatness of the legendary Carcass. And rightly so, because besides being one of the greatest Grindcore bands ever they evolved into one of the best Deathrock Metal acts before their untimely demise in 1997. The British act’s 2004 compilation of rarities and glories, titled “Choice Cuts” [Earache Records], is a glistening blade slathered in blood. It covers the span of their career, and is easily one of the BEST of 2004.
Shrill, powerful growls cut through the massive roar of guitars and intricate rhythms. Carcass is brutal yet melodic, with catchy hooks and crushing intensity. Lyrically, they read intelligent and poetic. (Think Poe meets a medical school book on dissection.)
Carcass is one of a kind.
Assembling both of the lusted after Peel Session recordings, along with a range of classic cuts, this disc shines with musical brilliance. The best tracks include “Buried Dreams,” the epic “No Love Lost,” the intricate aggression of “Heartwork,” the Grind slab “Incarnated Solvent Abuse,” “Corporal Jigsore Quandary,” “This Is Your Life,” “Reek of Putrefaction” (BBC Radio One Peel Session 01-02-1989), and wrecked resplendence of “Exhume To Consume” (BBC Radio One Peel Session 12-16-1990). Every track kills though.
Carcass is brutal and brillianta
