Fiend for Blood

I've been a huge fan of this band since 1990 and this is their second EP that came out in 1991 and I feel it's their weakest release because of the production being very thin. The guitar sound is muffled it's too light and it hurts this recording. Otherwise the songs are great there's a lot of faster songs on this EP not so many doomier sections. Chris Reifert comes up with some crazy vocals especially on "A Different Kind Of Mindfuck" where he uses a pitch shifter and it's bizarre. Steve Digorgio steps in again on bass duties and you can hear some crazy bass parts throughout this recording that are very jazzy a lot of times.

I think the best songs are "Keeper Of Decay" and "Squeal Like A Pig" they've got the catchiest riffs and most interesting arrangements. I've always enjoyed their guitar harmonies that are sinister yet pleasant to hear in death metal. You can remember those riffs easily it doesn't take 1000 listens to get it. That's why this band is one of the greatest that's ever been because they know how to craft amazing hooks inside the songs that'll stay with you. Sometimes the timing of the songs shifts rather quickly but it keeps you listening and appreciating the way they arranged it. Chris Reifert is such a great drummer and amazing songwriter. You can hear how he throws in alot of crazy drum parts throughout these songs that remind me of bands like King Crimson and ELP. That progressive rock style of drumming where its unconventional and unpredictable is amazing even now.

So to finish up here this EP has great songs but the production was weaker than their previous 2 Lps. I honestly wish they would have rerecorded these songs along the way I think it would have made a big difference if they had. Maybe one day they'll get around to do that but as it is this is a great EP anyway. If you're a die hard Autopsy fan like me you'll want to hear it but all I can say is it's got some great songs but the production is a let down. If that guitar sound had been bigger it would have made a world of difference.