SKELETAL EARTH - Eulogy for Dying Fetus 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Skeletal Earth: Eulogy for a Dying Fetus" emerges from the depths of death metal, encapsulated within the 12" Vinyl LP Album. As the first official full-length release by the band, this album marks a defining moment in the trajectory of Skeletal Earth. The ominous title sets the tone for a journey through the dark realms of death metal, with each track contributing to the atmospheric intensity. Released with raw power and precision, "Eulogy for a Dying Fetus" stands as a testament to Skeletal Earth's formidable presence in the death metal landscape.

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Skeletal Earth's "Eulogy for a Dying Fetus": A Raw Blast of Early 90s Death Metal
Album Description:

Released in 1991, Skeletal Earth's debut album, "Eulogy for a Dying Fetus," emerged in a vibrant yet volatile period for death metal. The genre was experiencing a surge in popularity, but also facing criticism for its often graphic and violent themes. Amidst this backdrop, Skeletal Earth's offering was a raw, unfiltered exploration of the darker corners of human existence.

Musically, "Eulogy for a Dying Fetus" was a relentless assault on the senses. The album featured fast tempos, guttural vocals, and down-tuned guitars, all hallmarks of the death metal sound. Yet, the band also incorporated elements of thrash and grindcore, adding a layer of complexity to their music. Tracks like "Dying by the Dollar" and "I Wanna Puke" were filled with rage and disgust, reflecting the band's disillusionment with society.

The album was not without its controversies. The title itself was provocative, and the lyrics often dealt with taboo subjects like death, violence, and social decay. Some critics found the music to be excessively brutal and nihilistic, while others praised its honesty and intensity.

"Eulogy for a Dying Fetus" was produced by Scott Burns, a legendary figure in the death metal scene. Burns had previously worked with bands like Death and Morbid Angel, and his signature sound was evident on the album. The recording took place at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, a studio that had become synonymous with the death metal genre.

Essential Album Information For: SKELETAL EARTH - Eulogy for Dying Fetus

Music Genre:

Death Metal 

Label & Catalognr:

 Foundation 2000 – FDN 8215

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1991 Netherlands

SKELETAL EARTH - Eulogy for Dying Fetus Production & Recording Information

Album Packaging

This album includes thes original custom inner sleeve with one side production details, thank you notes and lyrics of all the songs on the other side.

Producers:

Scott Burns - Producer

  • Scott Burns – Record producer, sound engineer

    Morrisound's behind-the-glass troublemaker who taught extreme metal how to sound lethal on purpose.

    Scott Burns is the behind-the-glass architect of the late-80s/early-90s Florida death-metal explosion, the Morrisound guy who made brutal sound huge without sanding off the teeth. From 1987 to 1997 he was everywhere: engineering Death ("Leprosy" 1988) then producing "Spiritual Healing" (1990), forging Obituary's "Slowly We Rot" (1989) and "Cause of Death" (1990), and giving Sepultura its leap on "Beneath the Remains" (1989) and "Arise" (1991). Add Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Suffocation and Napalm Death, and you've basically got the soundtrack to my misspent youth. He later bailed to computer engineering, popping back in for the odd session - because sanity is optional.

    Scott Burns Wiki
    • Mark Fritsma - Executive Producer
    Sound & Recording Engineers:
    Recording Location:

    This album was recorded at: Morrisound Recording, Tampa, Florida, November 1990

  • Morrisound Recording Studio – Recording studio (Tampa, Florida)

    The Tampa room that basically industrialized death metal - because subtlety was never the point.

    Morrisound Recording Studio is the Tampa, Florida bunker that gave extreme metal a real, professional punch in the gut. Opened in 1981 by Jim and Tom Morris, it became the late-80s to mid-90s address I kept spotting in liner notes: Death (1988-1991), Obituary (1989-1992), Morbid Angel (1989-1993), Deicide (1990-1992), Cannibal Corpse (1990-1992) and a swarm of others. Even Sepultura leveled up here, mixing "Beneath the Remains" in early 1989 and tracking "Arise" in 1991. If you wanted drums to hit like a wrecking ball and guitars to saw through smoke, you booked Morrisound and stopped pretending. Yes, it is "just a studio" - and Tampa became a death-metal capital because of rooms like this.

    Morrisound Recording Studio Wiki
    • Album Cover Design & Artwork:

    Teena Scalpa - Album Cover Art

    Photography:

    Tim Hubbard

    Tim Hubbard is a photographer known for his striking imagery on key metal albums, including Sepultura’s Arise , and Skeletal Earth’s Eulogy for Dying Fetus . His work, often dark and intense, visually captured the raw energy of death and thrash metal, leaving a lasting impact on the genre’s aesthetic.

    Musicians:
    • Travis Ogletree - Vocals
    • Doug Sylvia - Drums
    • Eric Hosmer - Guitars
    • Jared Reed - Bass
    Tracklisting Side One:
    1. Intro
    2. No Room For Mortals
    3. Dying By The Dollar
    4. Generations Of The Lame
    5. Vegetable
    6. Psych
    7. Animated Life Styles
    8. Skank Or Rot
    Tracklisting Side Two:
    1. You Really Got Me
    2. I Wanna Puke
    3. Generic Ruins
    4. System Slut
    5. You're The Subject
    6. Third World Vacation
    7. Fat Maggot
    8. Even The Water Reeks

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