Cannibal Corpse's second album pushed death metal's boundaries further with even more extreme music and controversial imagery. Released in 1991, "Butchered At Birth" features relentless blast beats, intricate guitar work, and vocals exploring death metal's lowest registers. The songs demonstrate technical sophistication beneath the brutality, with complex arrangements and precise execution. The production is raw yet powerful, capturing the band's intensity. The album's artwork became notorious, contributing to debates about extreme music and censorship. This cassette reissue offers the album in its original format from death metal's golden era. Essential for understanding death metal's development and Cannibal Corpse's influence on extreme music.