CARCASS · Heartwork - Ultimate Edition | WHITE 2LP

White double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Plastic Head exclusive edition.

Background information about ''

Liverpool's legendary death metal pioneers Carcass deliver what many consider their magnum opus with "Heartwork", an album that fundamentally reshaped the extreme metal landscape. Originally released in 1993, this masterpiece marked a pivotal evolution in the band's sound, transitioning from their earlier grindcore brutality to a more refined melodic death metal approach that would influence countless bands for decades to come. The album's sophisticated songwriting showcases Carcass at their most accessible yet uncompromising, with tracks like "Buried Dreams" and the title track "Heartwork" demonstrating their ability to craft memorable hooks without sacrificing their trademark intensity.

This Ultimate Edition presents the complete "Heartwork" experience with a second disc featuring 10 original demo recordings that offer fascinating insights into the album's creative process. The demos reveal the raw foundations of these classic compositions, providing fans with an intimate look at how these songs developed from initial concepts to polished masterpieces. The melodic intricacies that made "Heartwork" so groundbreaking are evident even in these early versions, showcasing the band's meticulous attention to detail and their evolution from shock-value pioneers to sophisticated songwriters who helped define modern extreme metal.

For fans of: At The Gates, In Flames, Arch Enemy, and Dismember

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Buried Dreams
A2. Carnal Forge
A3. No Love Lost
A4. Heartwork
A5. Embodiment
B1. This Mortal Coil
B2. Arbeit Macht Fleisch
B3. Blind Bleeding The Blind
B4. Doctrinal Expletives
B5. Death Certificate

LP 2:
C1. Buried Dreams (Demo)
C2. Carnal Forge (Demo)
C3. No Love Lost (Demo)
C4. Heartwork (Demo)
C5. Deliverance (Demo)
D1. This Mortal Coil (Demo)
D2. Arbeit Macht Fleisch (Demo)
D3. Blind Bleeding The Blind (Demo)
D4. Doctrinal Expletives (Demo)
D5. Death Certificate (Demo)

Manufacturer: Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH, Neumühlen 17, 22763 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.edel.com