Retaliation (Carnivore album)

Retaliation
Studio album by Carnivore
Released	September 1987 1991 (CD) 2001 (reissue) 2008 (remastered)
Genre	Crossover thrash, New York hardcore
Length	44:23
Label	Roadrunner
Producer	Alex Perialas
Carnivore chronology
Carnivore (1986) Retaliation (1987)
Alternative cover
Cover art for the 2001 reissue

Retaliation is the second and final album by American crossover thrash band Carnivore. It was released in 1987 by Roadrunner Records and 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.

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

Critical reception

Professional ratings

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Source	Rating
AllMusic

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

Track listing

All songs written by Peter Steele, except when noted.

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) (3:07)
10. "USA for USA" (3:21)
11. "Five Billion Dead" (3:02)
12. "Sex and Violence" (3:51)
13. "World Wars III and IV" (demo) (7:42) – reissue only
14. "Carnivore" (demo) (3:41) – reissue only
15. "The Subhuman" (demo) (11:09) – reissue only

Credits

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

Production

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