''Prowler in the Yard'' is the second studio album by American

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band

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. It was released on July 24, 2001, on

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. The album follows a dark and twisted story of love, obsession, and gore. The booklet also features an extra page of prose about the

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and "Jennifer". The album was recorded on an 8-track in drummer Brian Harvey's basement. In March 2009, ''

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'' named the album the third best American grindcore release of all time.

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and

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is featured as the person on the front cover.

2015 remixed reissue

In July 2015,

announced that they would be reissuing ''Prowler in the Yard'' with remixed and remastered audio, a variety of 2CD and vinyl formats, and exclusive content including photos, liner notes, and an unreleased track. The 2015 remix omits "Evacuating Heaven". Scott Hull explains in the liner notes that an entire vocal track was missing from the archives during the remixing process; instead of re-recording vocals, the band decided to omit the song altogether. Additionally, the Jennifer "post-logue" that was at the end of "Piss Angel" was given its own track ID, separating it from the previous song.

Track listing

Personnel

Pig Destroyer

*Brian Harvey –

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J. R. Hayes Pig Destroyer is an American grindcore band formed in 1997 in Alexandria, Virginia. The band was formed by vocalist J. R. Hayes, guitarist Scott Hull (musician), Scott Hull and drummer John Evans. Pig Destroyer is one of the most well-know ...

–

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* Scott Hull –

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Production

*Paul Booth – cover art *Matthew F. Jacobson – executive production *Scott Kinkade – photography *Jonathan Canady – design

References

{{Authority control 2001 debut albums Pig Destroyer albums 2000s concept albums