'swansong' review(s):
Sometimes I think bands deliberately release albums to see exactly how many people are listening to the music rather than feed external expectations of what fans think the band is supposed to be doing. In Carcass' case, their swing from extreme gurgle to actual rock-n-roll context songs baffled and alienated a huge portion of their fanbase. And yet at the same time, did people actually listen to the music? Sure, this is basically rock influenced riff o rama with the only remaining thread to their roots being the death vocals, but it's pretty darned good. The riffs just ooze catchiness and quality, the same way all good rock bands can make guitar riffs speak so loudly. A song like "Keep On Rotting in the Free World" (not a take on Neil Young) is so well written that you will remember it and you will enjoy it. Carcass proves that you don't have to always push the envelope to ridiculous extremes simply to be worthy. Chances are if this album had been released under a different band name, people would not have criticized it one iota. Just another example of how fan prejudice can be destructive. source: http://www.ssmt-reviews.com/db/searchrev.php?artistID=185&showReview=true |
