Inhabit

* Cassette
 **Next Album:** | *Reborn*(1997)

***Inhabit*** is the third studio album by the American death metal and thrash metal band, Living Sacrifice. The album saw yet another departure from the prior releases of their self-titled debut and *Nonexistent*, becoming more refined in their style than the prior two.

## History

*Inhabit* was written between the end of 1992 and December 1993. On December 25, 1993 - Christmas Day - the band left Little Rock, Arkansas for Clearwater, Pennsylvania with plans to record the album. The album was recorded at Trauma Studios with Joey Daub and Kurt Bachman of the band Believer.

The album was recorded between December 27, 1993, till January 4, 1994. Over the course of January and February 1994, the album would be mixed by Daub and Bachman. The album would be released through R.E.X. Records on May 24, 1994.

## Critical Reception

Encyclopedia Metallum featured a review by the user known as Perplexed\_Sjel, which he wrote in 2008. Giving the album a 60%, the user stated the following: "The guitars are punchy and carry a heavy sound to them. They manage to create some decent sounding riffs and impact upon the soundscapes quite well. With the lyrics duly noted, I’m not entirely sure whether this is meant to be an aggressive album, but the guitars give it that edgy feel. The bass is lacking though. It’s not very standoutish. Instead, it lags behind both the guitars and the percussion which, like the guitars, is very static and strong-willed. It gives the impression that the lyrics are actually about your usual death metal/metalcore lyrics; anger, gore, and hatred, but they are quite deceiving. Whilst the bass is definitely lacking, the double bass on the drums is perfect. The double bass is well controlled and played with perfection, which is something to take positives from. Although this isn’t the best Living Sacrifice album, it’s still decent enough."

Jesusfreakhideout.com writer Fred Keel would write an article in 2009, reviewing the re-released album through Solid State Records. Keel gave the album a 3.5-star rating, stating "Despite the transition in vocal delivery, Living Sacrifice has put together another good album that has stood the test of time. The CD booklet for the Solid State Records release includes liner notes from drummer Lance Garvin, which adds a little information about the recording process the band went through in the Fall of 1993. Overall, there is nothing different or original about *Inhabit*, but the album will differently please fans of Living Sacrifice and hardcore metal. Please know that this album is very heavy and very raw, so if you have a sore tooth when it comes to hardcore metal, it would be best to stay away from *Inhabit*."

Jason Anderson of AllMusic would also write a review, giving the album a 4-star review, giving the album the compliment of it being, "the pinnacle of this band's first formation, Inhabit is an uncompromising effort, and perhaps Living Sacrifice's greatest success."

In July 1994, Heaven's Metal Magazine wrote a review of the album, written by Phil Borrero, while in 1995, Cornerstone Magazine wrote a review by Don Hill. In July 2010, Michael John Larson(Frost Like Ashes, Elgibbor) wrote a review for Heaven's Metal of the album as well.

## Personnel

**Living Sacrifice**

* Darren Johnson - Vocals, Bass
* Jason Truby - Lead Guitars
* Bruce Fitzhugh - Rhythm Guitars
* Lance Garvin - Drums

**Production**

* Kurt Bachman - Producer, Engineer
* Joey Daub - Producer, Engineer
* Peter Gavin Morkel - Executive Producer
* Tyler Bacon - Executive Producer

**Artwork**

* Chris Dean - Art direction, Design
* Caleb Mitchell - Photography

## References

1. ↑ Fitzhugh, Bruce (September 20, 2015). "Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice". As The Story Grows Podcast. Interviewed by Travis Turner and Stephen Sarro. Retrieved on November 24, 2020.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Living Sacrifice - Inhabit". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved on November 24, 2020.
3. ↑ "Living Sacrifice - Inhabit (1994, Cassette)". Discogs. Retrieved on November 24, 2020.
4. ↑ Perplexed\_Sjel (May 30, 2008). "Inhabit the Essence". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved on November 24, 2020.
5. ↑ Keel, Fred (April 18, 2009). "Living Sacrifice, "Inhabit" 1999 Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved on November 24, 2020.
6. ↑ Anderson, Jason. "Living Sacrifice - Inhabit". AllMusic.com. Retrieved on November 24, 2020.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Living Sacrifice". CMNexus.org. Retrieved on November 24, 2020.