The Harvest Floor [ENHANCED]

Cattle Decapitation

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 20, 2009)
• Original Release Date: January 20, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Metal Blade
• ASIN: B001LPNW1C
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,302 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
2009 album from the gore-drenched grinding Death Metal heroes. The Harvest Floor will undoubtedly be a milestone in the ever-diversifying metal scene that is now dominating the globe. The album shows a return to the engineering and production skills of Billy Anderson (Mr. Bungle, Melvins, Swans) with a combination of drum recording by Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish, Decrepit Birth) to create a modern but unique sound that is disturbingly pummeling. Holed up in Sharkbite studios in Oakland, CA for nearly a month away from the punishing light of day, the band hid in the depths and have sprouted new hell with the masterpiece that is The Harvest Floor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Further Evolution, January 22, 2009

By	Caninus - See all my reviews

Cattle Decapitation started as a straightforward grind band. With Humanure they shifted into a more complex mix, and karma.bloody.karma was a true demonstration of the band's vision. the harvest floor is apparently the product of that vision. The production is absolutely brilliant. Travis' vocals are stronger than ever. Josh incorporates many techniques in his riffs and solos. The addition of Dave was a fantastic decision for a drummer, his ability to carry a fast grind beat but also put his own spin on it is great. This cd is brilliant, every song is fantastically written. If you are a fan of any genre of metal you should listen to this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Progression in grind... even epic?, January 20, 2009

By	Mark D. White (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is how progression in metal should happen - with The Harvest Floor, Cattle Decapitation has further developed their style without the risk of alienating their devoted fans. The progression over the last few albums has been gradual - no shocking changes of direction here (ahem, Cryptopsy, ahem). The songwriting is more elaborate while still intensely brutal - some tracks even have an epic feel, very rare in this style of death. The production is crisp and clear, revealing all the complexities (and crushing heaviness) of the music, as well as incorporating some new sounds in their arsenal, while avoiding the trendy pseudo-industrial effects of other bands.

Definitely not a disposable album - rather I think metal fans will be listening - and talking about - this album for years to come. Very highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, February 24, 2009

By	Douglas B. Laxton "Warslut" (WV USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This record is probably the best death metal album of 2009! The vocals are unreal and they create an instrument in themselves, his range both high and low, is like nothing that I have ever heard. From the first song to the last song my jaw is on the floor with all of the technical, fundamental, and amazingly heavy display of brutality.

(Just listen to the end of the first song if you want to put your fist through someones face!!)

PICK THIS UP NOW!!! You will not be disappointed if you are a fan of death/grind or if you are looking for something completely blasphemous this is what you want for sure.