"Swansong (FDR Remaster)" is a remastered edition of Carcass's influential 1996 album, now available on CD through Earache Records. This release features Full Dynamic Range (FDR) mastering, delivering enhanced audio clarity and depth that brings new life to the band's final studio effort before their initial breakup. "Swansong" showcases Carcass?s transition from their earlier grindcore roots into melodic death metal, blending aggressive riffs with memorable hooks and intricate songwriting. The album includes standout tracks such as ?Keep on Rotting in the Free World? and ?Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody,? reflecting both musical evolution and lyrical wit.
Carcass are pioneers of extreme metal from Liverpool, England, renowned for shaping genres like grindcore and melodic death metal since the late 1980s. Their groundbreaking albums?such as "Necroticism ? Descanting the Insalubrious" and "Heartwork"?have earned them critical acclaim worldwide. With a reputation for technical proficiency and innovative soundscapes, Carcass remains one of heavy music?s most respected acts.
Earache Records is an iconic independent label founded in 1985 in Nottingham, UK. Known for launching some of the biggest names in extreme music?including Napalm Death, Morbid Angel, Entombed, alongside Carcass?the label has played a pivotal role in bringing underground sounds to global audiences while maintaining high production standards across all releases.
"Swansong" is undoubtedly an underrated record, which presented a different face of the British and despite the fact that it is more than obvious that what you hear is CARCASS, the album remained in the consciousness of the fans as controversial.