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Album Description:
The 1987 album Carnivore - Retaliation
12" Vinyl LP Album is an iconic piece of heavy metal history. Released by Roadrunner Records, one of the premier labels in the genre, the album showcases the unique sound and style of Carnivore, a band that was ahead of its time.
The album features twelve tracks that showcase the band's aggressive, raw sound. The opening track, "Jack Daniel's and Pizza", sets the tone for the album with its fast-paced, pounding drums and distorted guitars. The lyrics, delivered with ferocity by lead singer Peter Steele, are filled with rage and aggression, making it clear that Carnivore was not a band to be messed with.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Angry Neurotic Catholics," "Ground Zero Brooklyn," and "Jesus Hitler." The lyrics on these tracks are dark and confrontational, with Steele addressing taboo topics such as religion, politics, and war. The music, which features pounding drums and distorted guitars, perfectly complements the intensity of the lyrics.
The album was produced by Alex Perialas, who also worked with other iconic heavy metal bands such as Anthrax and Testament. Perialas was able to capture the raw energy and intensity of Carnivore's live performances on the album, creating a sound that was both aggressive and polished.
Despite its critical acclaim and devoted fanbase, Carnivore was never able to achieve mainstream success. The band's confrontational lyrics and controversial subject matter made them a difficult sell for radio and television, and their uncompromising approach to music and lyrics meant that they were never able to fully appeal to the mainstream metal audience.
However, Carnivore's influence can still be felt in the heavy metal scene today. The band's uncompromising approach to music and lyrics paved the way for other bands to push boundaries and explore controversial subject matter. And while the band may not have achieved mainstream success, their legacy lives on through their music and their devoted fans.
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