Description
Suffocation – Human Waste / Relapse Records Audio CD 2000 / RR 6468-2
UPC 781676646821
Product Details
- Label: Relapse Records – RR 6468-2
- Format: CD
- Country: US
- Released: October 3, 2000 (reissue)
- Original Release: May 1991
- Genre: Rock
Overview
Human Waste is the iconic debut EP by Suffocation, a pioneering force in the death metal genre. Originally released in 1991, this EP not only established the band's ferocious style but also marked the first-ever CD release by Relapse Records. With its blistering riffs, guttural vocals, and technical precision, Human Waste set a new standard for death metal.
Several tracks from this EP were re-recorded for subsequent albums, showcasing the enduring quality of the material. Notable songs include "Infecting the Crypts," "Mass Obliteration," and "Jesus Wept," which appeared in refined forms on the band's debut album Effigy of the Forgotten. The 2000 reissue maintains the raw intensity of the original release while offering a glimpse into the band's early sound.
Track Listing
- Infecting the Crypts
- Synthetically Revived
- Mass Obliteration
- Catatonia
- Jesus Wept
- Human Waste
Credits
- Written By, Arranged By, Produced By: Suffocation
- Executive Producer: Matthew F. Jacobson
- Engineer: Paul Bagin
- Artwork: Ron Spencer
Notable Features
- Groundbreaking debut EP of one of death metal's most influential bands.
- Contains early versions of tracks later re-recorded for studio albums.
- First CD release by Relapse Records, highlighting its historical importance.
