Carcass - Necroticism: Descanting the Insalubrious
Earache Records - 1991
By Adam McAuley
This would be the most beautiful step in Carcass' progression, the piece of the puzzle where everything undeniably came together. They had hinted at the addition of melody on Symphonies of Sickness, but on Necroticism it was melded perfectly with brutality into a masterpiece that has, in my opinion, yet to be equalled.
Similar medical dictionary type lyrics can be found on this album, and they're as brilliant here as on the predecessors. As an example, one of my favorite lines from the CD is from "Inpropagation": "Bio-organic ebullition, bones tar, tallow dehydrates. For my deleterious horticulture, so that I may cultivate." Don't be suprised if your vocabulary improves after listening to Necroticism. The vocals themselves are similarly excellent; Jeff Walker displays a wide range of skill from high-pitched snarling to the occasional deep growl. Compositions are more complex than on any other Carcass work and show a nice penchant for being groovy without becoming overly simple or repetitive. The leads are compelling, and offer a perfect melodic counterpoint to the generally more brutal verse segments, while drummer Ken Owen puts on a sterling performance of tasty fills and solid double bass work.
Hard to pick out a highlight, but some personal faves include "Inpropagation", which serves as a nice blueprint for things to come, "Pedigree Butchery", with its subtle acoustic guitar work, the irresistable groove inducing "Carneous Cacoffiny", and the killer closing cut "Forensic Clinicism/The Sanguine Article". Many people point to "Corporal Jigsaw Quandry" as their favorite, but I found the other tracks here to be equally outstanding. This is the only Carcass album that can be properly considered death metal, more specifically gore metal, as previous works had more of a grind tendency and later releases showed an even greater affinity for melody. It's also the most brilliant album of the band's career; revolutionary, unsurpassed and essential.
9.9/10
Official Earache Records Website
Earache Records - 1991
By Adam McAuley
This would be the most beautiful step in Carcass' progression, the piece of the puzzle where everything undeniably came together. They had hinted at the addition of melody on Symphonies of Sickness, but on Necroticism it was melded perfectly with brutality into a masterpiece that has, in my opinion, yet to be equalled.
Similar medical dictionary type lyrics can be found on this album, and they're as brilliant here as on the predecessors. As an example, one of my favorite lines from the CD is from "Inpropagation": "Bio-organic ebullition, bones tar, tallow dehydrates. For my deleterious horticulture, so that I may cultivate." Don't be suprised if your vocabulary improves after listening to Necroticism. The vocals themselves are similarly excellent; Jeff Walker displays a wide range of skill from high-pitched snarling to the occasional deep growl. Compositions are more complex than on any other Carcass work and show a nice penchant for being groovy without becoming overly simple or repetitive. The leads are compelling, and offer a perfect melodic counterpoint to the generally more brutal verse segments, while drummer Ken Owen puts on a sterling performance of tasty fills and solid double bass work.
Hard to pick out a highlight, but some personal faves include "Inpropagation", which serves as a nice blueprint for things to come, "Pedigree Butchery", with its subtle acoustic guitar work, the irresistable groove inducing "Carneous Cacoffiny", and the killer closing cut "Forensic Clinicism/The Sanguine Article". Many people point to "Corporal Jigsaw Quandry" as their favorite, but I found the other tracks here to be equally outstanding. This is the only Carcass album that can be properly considered death metal, more specifically gore metal, as previous works had more of a grind tendency and later releases showed an even greater affinity for melody. It's also the most brilliant album of the band's career; revolutionary, unsurpassed and essential.
9.9/10
Official Earache Records Website
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