SKINLESS - Progression Towards Evil LP (Blue/Black Marble Vinyl)

Skinless, the NYDM band was originally formed in 1992 by Noah Carpenter. But over the span of six years the band didn't really do much except for recording a couple of demos with a very inconsistent and constantly changing lineup. But once they eventually managed to keep a stable and final lineup in 1998 with Sherwood Webber doing the vocals, Noah Carpenter being the guitarist, Joe Keyser playing bass, and Bob Beaulac at the drums they finally released their debut album "Progression Towards Evil"

But what made Skinless stick out compared to hundreds of other generic NYDM bands is that they had a sense of humor and didn't take themselves seriously at all. All nine tracks have a sample at the beginning, with eight of them being comedic and only one being more serious (which is the one in "Extermination of my Filthy Species").

In a flash, this record speeds along all tracks, and in a heartbeat, after just 30 minutes, the album concludes. Yet, I guarantee you'll find yourself hitting the replay button once again. Highly recommended, this album is a historical piece of pure art that deserves preservation for future generations as a benchmark for exceptionally crafted death metal.