Shit, a novelty item like this -- well made though it may be -- hardly requires a lengthy exegesis on its merits. Suffice to say, despite the relative inexpense of its recording circumstances, _Blunted at Birth_ is well above your average demo in terms of sonics (drums sound particularly nice), the artwork is priceless, and the songwriting is a reasonable facsimile of the real Corpse, even if the technicality has been downscaled a tad. Add to that the ingenious lyrics which, while not altogether articulate, are well-executed in concept, and at a mere seven songs _Blunted at Birth_ transcends the novelty aspect of the band's central premise without overstaying its welcome.