Vile is the fifth studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. It was released in 1996 through Metal Blade Records. It was originally titled Created to Kill (which is featured in the Cannibal Corpse Box set) and was recorded with founding vocalist Chris Barnes. Before the album was released, Barnes quit the band, which then brought in Monstrosity vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher to finish the album's vocal work. Fisher re-recorded all of the vocal tracks and the band released the album under the new title Vile. Vile also marks the last album featuring guitarist Rob Barrett until Kill, Read more on Last.fm.
Once you’re into CC, its hard to judge what albums are better than others. Even the hardcore fans know that Corpse doesn’t really change things up as much as improve their sound and refine their skill with each release. Vile, their first effort with new vocalist George Fisher, actually finds the band adding speedy, Hammet esq solo’s to their usual grind. The thing is, even “the grind” is pretty distinct here, grooves of death metal rounded out by some well placed pinch harmonics that make this the first almost widely accessible CC album. Prior to this you had to respect what the guys were doing. Here, you can really sink into the sound and enjoy the changes and time signatures. For a band known mostly for their gruesome lyrics and gutteral vocality, this album proves they can hang with the more dextrous guitar players. George Fisher is also probably the best at his vocal style. All in all, 5 stars.