Once again remastered by Alan Douches, this is hands down the best you’ll ever hear the original 8 studio tracks. If, like me, you experienced LEPROSY decades ago and again on previous reissues, this is still absolutely your version of choice. If you’re one of the few who’ve never experienced LEPROSY, this is absolutely the version to experience first. The result of those conflicting styles being classics like “Open Casket”, “Pull the Plug”, “Choke On It” and the title track. Chuck’s arpeggio and tech driven approach paired against Rick Rozz’ brutal whammy assault is comparable to the struggle of Cain and Abel, fighting for deathly supremacy. LEPROSY also paired Schuldiner’s technical leanings with ¾ of Massacre’s classic lineup for a death metal mashup of epic proportions. Coming off the guttural, knuckle dragging aesthetics of SCREAM BLOODY GORE, LEPROSY was the first step towards Chuck’s inimitable brand of thinking man’s death metal that would become readily apparent on later releases. Back in 1988, LEPROSY was the sound of a band in the chrysalis stage. Though HUMAN is my by far my favorite Death LP (and my favorite Relapse reissue), LEPROSY is a close second. And the reissue of LEPROSY is no exception to that hot streak. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – any band looking to have their catalog reissued needs to connect with Relapse Records, nobody does it better. But though his existence on this Earth was cut inexplicably short, the folks at Relapse Records have done a phenomenal job in sharing his legacy with new legions of fans through their reissues of the Death catalog. Chuck Schuldiner left an indelible mark on death/extreme/heavy metal music as we know it today, and the world is a lesser place in his absence. I’m an unabashed disciple of the Church of Schuldiner, no doubt of that. If there’s not, order the 2-disc set and consider yourself lucky. Head over to the and order the limited 3-disc reissue of Death’s seminal sophomore full length LEPROSY, assuming there’s any left in stock. Before you read any further, do me a favor.
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