Carcass is recognized as pioneers in the grindcore genre. Their early work was also associated with tags like "splatter death metal" and "hardgore," owing to their macabre lyrics and gruesome album covers. Moreover, their 1993 album Heartwork contributed to their status as pioneers of melodic death metal.
The band frequently explores animal rights issues in their lyrics, and some members follow vegetarian or vegan lifestyles.
Studio albums
Reek of Putrefaction (1988)
Symphonies of Sickness (1989)
Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious (1991)
Heartwork (1993)
Swansong (1996)
Surgical Steel (2013)
Torn Arteries (2021)
Lavaging Expectorate of Lysergide Composition
Carcass Lyrics
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Officinal - immiscible compounds are mixed,
A gagging expectorate, of lysergic acids,
Premensely emerced, consciousness slowly sips,
Peculated, in an ebriat(i?)ng narcocis...
...Cataleptic,
[Leads: Gross disorientation by W.G. Steer]
Neurally numbed, a narcosis so trans-lucid,
So pernicious, halluciagenics,
Procreating, ocular contorting,
Your idiosyncrassy, is now expropriated...
...Extirpation,
Mind...termination...
The lyrics to Carcass's song "Lavaging Expectorate of Lysergide Composition" describe the administration of toxic compounds and their effect on the mind and body. The song speaks of "officinal - immiscible compounds" being mixed, which produces a "gagging expectorate" of lysergic acids, leading to a state of consciousness that is "premensely emerced." The mind is slowly consumed by the narcotic, and the person is "peculated, in an ebriat(i?)ng narcocis."
As the toxic compounds take hold, the person becomes "cataleptic" and "imbibe[s] neurotripsick[ly]." The lyrics suggest that the experience is disorienting and hallucinogenic, which leads to "ocular contorting" and a sense of the self being "expropriated."
The final lines of the song suggest that the mind is ultimately "extirpated" and that the experience is one of "mind...termination." Overall, the lyrics to "Lavaging Expectorate of Lysergide Composition" describe the powerful and potentially dangerous effects of hallucinogenic compounds on the human mind and body.
Line by Line Meaning
Officinal - immiscible compounds are mixed,
Toxic chemicals are combined, but won't mix together
A gagging expectorate, of lysergic acids,
A choking substance made of psychedelic acid
Premensely emerced, consciousness slowly sips,
The mind is slowly being drugged
Peculated, in an ebriat(i?)ng narcocis...
Completely absorbed in a drunken state
Cataleptic,
Suffering from a seizure-like state
Imbibe...neurotripsick...
Drink and experience a trip on drugs
Neurally numbed, a narcosis so trans-lucid,
The brain is numb and hallucinating
So pernicious, halluciagenics,
These drugs are dangerous and cause hallucinations
Procreating, ocular contorting,
Creating distorted visions and illusions
Your idiosyncrassy, is now expropriated...
Your individuality is gone and replaced by the drugs
Extirpation,
Getting rid of, destroying
Mind...termination...
The end of one's mental state
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Chris Acosta
My favorite song on the album and a solid illustration of why Carcass is in their own league. When you listen to this band it's more than it being heavy; you go on a fucking ride. How many bands so heavy can claim to do such a thing?
Lubo Poremsky
I'd ad Deicide and Sepultura 💓💓💓
Lubo Poremsky
Dude bear in mind dude is a profesor too🤣🤣💓💓💓
Marco Valencia
OBITUARY BOLT THROWER CARCASS !!!
Nigil Ramotar
3.
Carcass
Death
Obituary
Tony Kidwell
Dear Mr. Steer , Your solos tear at my very soul. Godlike.
KetamineAddict
this is one of the best songs ever recorded
Sean Sparks
For fucking sure
Luis Joseph
Timeless dig this album a lot.
nematocyst c
Helllsss, I can't get enough of Carcass. One of the best metal bands ever! Many memories of being introduced to so much music by friends.