''Retaliation'' is the second and final album by American

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. It was released in 1987 by

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

Critical reception

In 2005, ''Retaliation'' was ranked number 316 in ''

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'' magazine's book of ''The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time''.

Track listing

Credits

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– vocals, bass guitar *Marc Piovanetti – guitar, vocals *Louie Beato – drums Production *Produced and mixed By Alex Perialas *Engineered by Michael Marciano and Alex Perialas

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Retaliation (Carnivore Album) 1987 albums Carnivore (band) albums Albums produced by Alex Perialas Roadrunner Records albums