Retaliation (Carnivore album)

Retaliation is the second and final studio album by American crossover thrash band Carnivore, released in 1987 by Roadrunner Records. It was later released on CD in 1991 without tracks 4 and 9. It was re-issued with a different cover on January 23, 2001, containing three demo tracks from the previous album.

Retaliation
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 1987
1991 (CD)
2001 (reissue)
2008 (remastered)
GenreCrossover thrash, hardcore punk
Length44:23
LabelRoadrunner
ProducerAlex Perialas
Carnivore chronology
Carnivore
(1986)
Retaliation
(1987)
Alternative cover
Cover art for the 2001 reissue

The same image was also used (with different editing) by the Italian hardcore band Wretched for the cover of their EP "In Nome del Loro Potere Tutto è Stato Fatto" released in March 1983.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [1]
Metal Hammer7/10[2]

In 2005, Retaliation was ranked number 316 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.[3]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Peter Steele, except when noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Jack Daniel's and Pizza" 0:55
2."Angry Neurotic Catholics" 2:48
3."S.M.D." 2:27
4."Ground Zero Brooklyn" 4:40
5."Race War" 5:56
6."Inner Conflict" 5:03
7."Jesus Hitler" 5:17
8."Technophobia" 3:56
9."Manic Depression" (Jimi Hendrix cover)Jimi Hendrix3:07
10."USA for USA" 3:21
11."Five Billion Dead" 3:02
12."Sex and Violence" 3:51
Reissue Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
13."World Wars III and IV" (Demo)7:42
14."Carnivore" (Demo)3:41
15."The Subhuman" (Demo)11:09

Credits

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Carnivore

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  • Peter Steele – vocals, bass guitar
  • Marc Piovanetti – guitar, vocals
  • Louie Beato – drums

Production

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  • Produced and mixed By Alex Perialas
  • Engineered by Michael Marciano and Alex Perialas

References

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  1. ^ Book, John. "Carnivore Retaliation review". AllMusic. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  2. ^ Dome, Malcolm (February 2001). "Under the Hammer". Metal Hammer. No. 83. UK: Future plc. p. 79.
  3. ^ Best of Rock & Metal - Die 500 stärksten Scheiben aller Zeiten (in German). Rock Hard. 2005. p. 84. ISBN 3-89880-517-4.