Buried In the Front Yard, Rumpelstiltskin Grinder - CD

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Artist - Rumpelstiltskin Grinder
Format - CD
Genre - Rock, Thrash, and Metal
Year - 2005
Country - United States
Grading (record) - Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Mint

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Description

American Thrash Metal Band from Philadephia

Mint - Sealed

Rumpelstiltskin Grinder – Buried in the Front Yard

Artist: Rumpelstiltskin Grinder

Title: Buried in the Front Yard

Format: CD (Original Pressing)

Original Release Date: October 25, 2005

Label: Relapse Records (Catalog: RR 6653-2)

Genre: Thrash Metal / Crossover / Death-Thrash

Background & Production Buried in the Front Yard is the high-energy debut album from the Pennsylvania-based "grind-n-roll" outfit Rumpelstiltskin Grinder. Born out of the ashes of the band Solarized, the group featured members who would later go on to join high-profile acts like Absu and Woe. Produced by the band and recorded at The Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina, the album was a key release during the mid-2000s thrash revival, though it stood out by blending technical death metal precision with the reckless abandon of 80s crossover thrash.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a frantic, tongue-in-cheek assault that prioritizes speed, "gang" vocals, and surprisingly complex riffing.

  • The Sound: Imagine a collision between the technicality of early Megadeth and the sheer violence of Slayer, topped with a healthy dose of horror-movie kitsch.

  • Key Tracks: "Stealing the Fire from Hell" and "The Nightmarer" are standout examples of their high-velocity attack, while "Orange County Line" highlights their more melodic, dual-guitar capabilities.

  • Vocals: Eli Shaika delivers a versatile performance, shifting between high-pitched thrash shrieks and more modern death metal barks.

  • The Humor: True to their name, the band incorporates dark humor and B-movie horror themes into their lyrics, moving away from the serious political or satanic tropes common in the genre.

Original CD & Collector Notes The 2005 original on Relapse Records is the definitive version for collectors, as the band eventually moved labels for their final release.

  • Identification: The original CD features the Relapse Records logo and the catalog number RR 6653-2.

  • Packaging: It comes in a standard jewel case with an 8-page booklet. The artwork—a vibrant, comic-style illustration of a shovel-wielding figure—was created by Putrid Matt, an iconic artist in the underground extreme metal scene.

  • The Hidden Track: Be sure to check for the unlisted "gag" tracks or samples at the end of the disc, a hallmark of the band's playful approach to the format.

  • Matrix Info: Look for the matrix string 66532 + + E618601 and the IFPI codes identifying it as an early U.S. pressing from the Universal or Technicolor manufacturing plants.

  • Keywords: Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, Buried in the Front Yard, Original CD, 2005, Relapse Records, Thrash Metal, Crossover, Death Thrash, Putrid Matt, Rare Metal CD.

    • Collection Ideas: Relapse Records Classics, 2000s Thrash Revival, Pennsylvania Metal Scene, Horror-Themed Metal.

    • Related Artists: Municipal Waste, Skeletonwitch, Toxic Holocaust, Revocation, Vektor.
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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