Reek of Putrefaction

Reek of Putrefaction
Studio album by
Released28 July 1988 (1988-07-28)
RecordedDecember 1987–March 1988
StudioRich Bitch Studios
GenreGoregrind, grindcore
Length39:41
LabelEarache, Combat (US)
ProducerCarcass, Paul Talbot
Carcass chronology
Reek of Putrefaction
(1988)
Symphonies of Sickness
(1989)
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Reek of Putrefaction is the debut album by British extreme metal band Carcass. It was released by Earache Records in July 1988. It is considered the first release in the goregrind genre, which the band pioneered.