Folks, this is it. If you remember the original Tampa scene and have managed to avoid falling into the nu-metal/gridcore/black metal quagmire, and for some reason don't have this CD, get it. This album defines the sound that spawned a thousand copycats, and served as inspiration for legions of bands--some good, like Korn, and some crap, like linkin park. Influenced by bands like Bathory, Voivod, Slayer, Metallica (Kill 'em All, not the easy listening they're putting out now), Accept, Chuck Shauldiner's original Death, and so many others, Cannibal Corpse took heavy music to the next level almost single-handedly. I know it's popular not to like this band, but that's because so many chowderheads out there define their taste in music by listening to the bands who sell the least albums. That's fine, but one should not begrudge CC's success, 'cause they ain't exactly Britney Spears...

As far as the record goes, from beginning to end this is exactly what death metal should sound like. Brutal musicianship, horrific lyrics, the most punishing vocals imaginable from the acknowledged king of death, Chris Barnes, and a technicality and precision that started making itself evident even at this early stage in the band's evolution. I'm a huge Fisher fan, but Barnes is the original, and perhaps still the best.

Reanimated corpses lusting for flesh and an opportunity to commit unspeakable acts on you and your family: this is the imagery that defines this genre, and CC wrote the book.

When I first heard this album through the cruddy 30 second clips on Amazon... I thought this would be a horrible CD. But, as I got to listen to more and more of Barnes deathly growls (such as those on Butchered at Birth), I decided that this could not be too bad. I was right.

The riffs are pretty catchy, and the lyrics are awesome. I know a lot of people say that on this album Barnes cannot be understood at all... but then again... it's difficult to understand ANY death metal album the first time one hears it. All it takes is time. The hit songs on this album are Hammer Smashed Face (of course), Addicted to (you know what), and Entrails Ripped from a (you know what). The additional live version of I (you know what) is pretty good... shows CC's talent at a concert.

The one thing I miss about Barnes being CC's vocalist is that on most of the other albums, Fisher seems to just make brief, death metal vocal snaps, instead of the full length growls. For some reason (I know many will not agree), but the Barnes longer, deeper vocals are much more pleasant to the ear than Fisher's sharp, hyperactive vocals. While they may be a lot more understandable the first time one hears it than Barnes's vocals on Tomb, it still sounds like he's just doin' a whole run on sentence.

Now, I am sure that by now all of Fisher's supporter's readin' this album are saying, "What the hell is this guy talking about? Fisher rocks!..." And they're probably all going to be waiting outside my front doorstep to dismember me. But, before they take that step, hear me out. Fisher is indeed a great vocalist... I mean I haven't bought all the CC albums with him on it for nothing. One of his side projects, Paths of Posession, shows his real high points of vocalism... mostly its the deep, deathly growl we all know and love. Album is definetly a lot more melodic... but Fisher's fans should love it all the same. And if they don't? TOO BAD.... you chose to buy the album.

What the world seems to forget these days is that music is based all on opinion. Sure, it's easy to get online and write a review and just bash the hell out of a band because YOU think it sucks... but then again... YOU aren't the only person in the world... there's over a billion more. And, I strongly doubt that over a billion people in the world will agree with one review. Hell, I know they won't agree with mine. Point aside, if you don't like a piece of music... don't rave about how stupid they are... or if you do like it... don't glorify it by denouncin' other bands. Music is all an opinion... it isn't a law. One man's Cannibal Corpse may be horrible to another's ears, but it's beautiful to him. So, please, don't bash the music... just enjoy it.

AND DON'T DOWNLOAD MUSIC ILLEGALLY! MUSIC ARTISTS HAVE A LIFE JUST LIKE US... AND MAKIN' MUSIC ISN'T FREE IN THIS LIFE! BUY A CD!

Thank you for botherin' to read my opinions.

this is the same cd you would have gotten but with the live version of "I cum blood". Plus it shows the video for I cum blood that would have been on the live cannibalism dvd and video.

Ok first off, the riffing on this disc is pretty, forget the about gore soaked lyrics and the menacingly growling vocals for a minute and you should be able to appreciate some of the drum and guitar precision that actually makes this album worth listening to if not just for the cover alone. Yes its highly disturbing, fun, campy, over the top. Do you see where I am going with this? Be the person who has at least one Cannibal Corpse cd in the collection, especially if you don't even listen to heavy music or you aren't into death metal. It could be that novelty cd you've been searching for.

This is another important edition to my Cannibal Corpse collection. I brought it some time in the fall of 2002 along with the remastered versions of Eaten Back To Life and Butchered At Birth. Like all Canibal Corpe releases, I had to have it.

Now before my review, I need to say some things that are very important. Those things have already been mentioned on the middle pharagraph for my review for the original version of this album. For those who want to read it, just go to my review for the original version and you will find it. The version that I'm reviewing now is the remastered version.

Now for my review. I have already reviewed the original version. So for those who have read the review, you already know what I think about this album. This version however is a remastered version and is not that different from the original. Some things have stayed the same but some have been changed or enhanced but like I said on my reviews for the remastered versions of Eaten Back To Life and Butchered At Birth, nothing Chris Barnes has been taken out but here are some of the changes.

1. The Artwork And Layout - The cover is pretty much the same but enhanced. It features the George Fisher era albums logo. The layout, inner sleave and dialog have also been enhanced. There is also a short commentary by Alex Webster about the album. So those are pretty much some of the changes as far as the album cover and sleave are concerned and like I said before, no trace of Chris Barnes' influence has been removed.

2. The Music - The music is pretty much the same as the original and the sound and production of the album has not changed much. The front of the CD however is enhanced. There is also a bonus track and it is a live version of I Cum Blood which can be played in regular CD audio or CD-ROM for your compluter. This live version of the song sounds exactly like the version on Live Cannibalism because before the song starts, George says "This song is about shooting blood out of your c-ck."

So all in all, this is a very important edition to a true Cannibal Corpse collection. So buy it and re-enter the tomb.