Roots

Nope. Good for MMA, and meats in the barracks. Soundtrack for the Deplorables.

Nope not for me.

This is... just not my style of music. I can appreciate some of the Brazilian influnces (in drumming, for example) that sneak in here and there, but otherwise this is not an album I'd want to listen to. It's an unfair criticism given the genre, but it's just too screamy for me. And without the melodicism of (e.g.) System of a Down.

Yuck

If there was an option to give this fuck all I would have used it!

I know someone is into this. But I am not. I don't doubt the skill or technique of the musicians. But it's just not my thing. Whatever experience these musicians are providing is not the experience that I look for in music.

Whewwww boy. This was a big ole' "NOPE." It was loud. It was long. When the album started and my ear drums started bleeding, I thought to myself "Am I enjoying this? No. Would I regret turning this album off and not finishing it? No." But then my lovely husband GUILTED me into finishing it, saying, "I don't think you can rate the album if you don't finish it. ItS nOt In ThE SpIrT oF ThE PrOjeCttttt." Fine, Jeff. I finished the album. I'll bill you for the permanent ear damage I incurred. *As an aside, if I were to say anything nice about this album, I at least did appreciate the Brazilian/Latin instrumentation and beats that were sprinkled from time to time. They were fun and broke up the monotony of screaming chaos.

I get a sore throat just listening to this guy scream/sing. This is not an easy listen. I’m determined to listen to the whole album but I’m on track 4 of 16 and struggling ! What’s this? Track 10 is a lovely little instrumental palate cleanser nothing like anything else so far ! Track 11 more tribal, no lead singer growling! Ok screamer is back for tracks12-15, and now track 16 is an 13 minute percussion track. Will the instrumentals be enough to get this album up from a 1 star to a 2? Gonna depend on the last 5 minutes of this last track, but it’s got a deep hole to overcome… I predict/hope I will never listen to this album again.

AAAAAAÄAAAAÁÆAAAAAÃAAAAAA

Too aggressive

ich mag Metal nicht aber schönes Album cover (ich hab 0.5 Songs angehört)

yay, more metal. the most interesting revelation about this album is that I had no idea they were Brazilian. I've complained about Iron Maiden screamo vocals before – well, I had no idea what was coming for me. I like the instrumental intros of several songs like Ratamahatta, Breed Away with its tribal-ish drums, also the first minute of Straighthate. otherwise it's mostly just in your face roaring all the time

Too much shouting to even want to listen to the songs. It's a no from me!

wow. awful

Bloody awful, off brand tool I wish I hadn't listened to it. Very very unpleasant.

I guess I can't say I listened because I only made it through half of the first song.

Listening to Sepultura's "Roots" was, for me, a grueling experience that left me more exhausted than exhilarated. This album and I did not mesh well, to the point where I found myself compelled to give it a 1-star rating. While I acknowledge and respect the collaboration with Mike Patton, whom I deeply admire for his work with Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, his contribution couldn't sway my overall impression. Patton has an exceptional ability to bring light and shade to his projects, creating a rich, dynamic musical landscape. Unfortunately, the elements that make his other projects stand out—variety, depth, and innovation—seemed notably absent in "Roots." The album predominantly showcases a relentless intensity that lacks the musical diversity I cherish. While I can see how "Roots" might appeal to fans of heavier, more aggressive metal, for someone like me who thrives on variety and nuance in music, this album felt overwhelmingly one-dimensional. The traditional Brazilian elements, while interesting, were not enough to salvage the overall listening experience for me. Favourite Tracks: None

No, just no.... not willing to let this scream into my ears for more than 2 minutes.

Album is too long, too noisy, too much screaming and also the last song on itself is too long. So, two stars will be too much for this album. I could have used my previous Sepultura review for this album as well; 'Nope'.

It’s like pantera if pantera would be shit songwriters

Very tempted to give this 1 extra star because it just has some weird stuff in it and I respect that. But the whole experience was a bit too unlistenable

fuck this

Heavy metal is not for me personally - hate the vocal style

Hated that

Wow I know there’s people that like this kind of thing but to me it’s a lot of screaming and repetitive noise.

Not for me

Could not finish, not my style I don't like screamo or really heavy metal music.

Korn type music. Not a fan

I can’t do it. I like heavy music, I love dark music, I like some metal. I love Metallica. Guess I’m a poser because I can’t imagine any human on earth getting joy out of this. 2.1/10

This is the first proper, full on metal album I have ever listened to from start to finish, so I went in with an open mind. I have to say, I found it tough going. From the opening track it feels relentless. Heavy riffs, tribal drums, aggressive vocals and very little let up. It genuinely felt like being shouted at for an hour. I can appreciate the intensity and the power, and I can hear that there is serious musicianship behind it, especially in the rhythm section. The Brazilian influences and percussion elements are interesting and give it a unique edge within metal. But it is just not my genre. The constant volume and aggression made it hard for me to find anything to latch onto melodically. Instead of energising me, it left me feeling worn down. I can see how this would be a huge album for metal fans, and I respect what they were doing stylistically, but it is not something I would choose to return to.

To say they have been around for 40 years I have never previously heard of Sepultura. Might say something of me as an incomplete music fan or more likely in my defence that this music was never meant for me. I’m over 70 now so I say the same about Hip Hop or Rap etc - made for a completely different generation. Having said that having now listened to this album I could have seen the younger me liking it (unlike Hip Hop and Rap) Some nice guitar riffs in particular. What I don’t understand about these Thrash Metal combo’s is why the lead ‘singer’ needs to growl instead of sing?And if they need to growl, why in English or any other earthly language? Klingon would be better suited in my view and probably make it a bit more enjoyable. 1/5 31/3/24

Not my kinda thing at all

Nope. Noise.

Just not a big aggressive heavy metal fan

Nicht meins

Nope... just nope for me

God, death metal is awful. POV: you face an angry sheep ("Spit" 2:19)

I so very much dislike this music. I tried to listen to each song but I had to skip over most of it. The voice especially is awful.

Ughh...I really don't enjoy this music. I struggle to see the talent and creativity in the style and genre.

Nothing enjoyable about that experience. Jesco and Itsari are the only listenable songs, the rest of the album is noise with Satan on unintelligible lead vocals. Definitely near the top of the 1001 too long album list. (0.4*s)

Sounds like the singer's got a sore throat!

Not my jam. It's probably great for those who enjoy this genre.

Not a big screaming fan.

I hope they got the help they needed…. Sheeeesh.

Ack. Unlistenable. If I NEED to listen to this before I die, I will die unfulfilled.

Na dertig seconden wist ik al dat ik gillende koppijn van deze (letterlijk) grafherrie zou krijgen en werd niet teleurgesteld. Enkel de stukjes etnische Indianenmuziek geven wat verlichting, maar niet genoeg. Lang leve Ibuprofen.

I made it through about 5 songs. Not my thing at all. I feel like you either really like this type of music, or you don't. I'm part of group 2.

Fuck no. Zero stars

Not a heavy metal fan. Demon wretches surrounded by admittedly skilled musicians. I'm sure it's influential in the metal community but I'm just not into it. Incidentally the songs I liked the most were the ones that deviated from metal and included some of tribal mode. Not my bag baby. 1.00 stars.

Heavy metal is not really my style.

Metal. Didn’t listen much.

Bad heavy metal.

Not for me

not my thing

Wannabe Slipknot.

Absolutely horrible. Don't understand how this got put on this list. Made it halfway through before giving up. Wish there was a zero stars option.

Could not get through more than one song this was so horrible. What an insult to every great album not included on this list.

Not my thing.

This was not good

I'm glad this album exists for someone who needs it. Itsari was unique. Otherwise, not for me.

Is there a Sepultura album with no vocals? I could get down with that. I'm glad I heard Itsari, that is about the only nice thing I can say about Sepultura.

Making this an instrumental album would result in +3 ⭐️. First, it would shorten the album to a reasonable length. Second, it would remove the most wrenchingly offensive vocals. I understand that the guttural growling goes with the genre, but that’s a no from me. The sad part is that the music is pretty good. There are riffs that I can get down to.

Terrible!

Comically bad.

It would be pretty good if it wasn't for the screamer... I mean singer

Totally not my thing.

It’s a typical metal album.

I really like metal and most of its derivatives, extreme/harsh vocals are usually a plus, heavy and groovy guitar riffs are also a plus. How exciting to be given an opportunity to listen to some of it, with tribal/aboriginal influences! Sadly it sounded good only on paper. Riffs arent particularly groovy, there is little technicality other than power chords and guitar-dissonance-bends. Percussion in some songs was kind of boring, and the tribal parts of it didnt mesh well with the rest of the songs. Lyrics and vocals are the part where this album really falls apart. I appreciate that the album was made like 30 years ago, but its so dated. Low-quality poetry and somehow even lower quality fry screams and abysmal false chord screams. Sometimes Id see a music video from an underground band with like 15 views and awful production, but their vocalist sounds so much better. I guess thats just his technique, but its definitely not for me. I dont care much for nu-metal, but if I did, Id just listen to Korn or something, which did the same thing but a lot better. Overall, just not a pleasant listen, but I really wish it was. Suppose aboriginal influences make it stand out a bit more. Significant 22/58 Liked 9/58 Added 2/58 NNN

Miinusta ajoittaisesta samankaltaisuudesta nu metalin kanssa, väkinäisistä "chanteista" sekä "Roots"-teemasta, joka ei taidakaan olla parodinen.

No thanks. Didn't like any tracks. 1 out of 5

Words cannot express how much I disliked this album.

Not my taste. Has vaguely interesting Brazilian percussion at the start of some songs before the noisy metal begins and I press the next song button.

My low expectations were met. Interesting rhythmically but mostly an unlistenable racket and as for those vocals … what’s wrong with that lad?

Beurkkk c est vraiment pas ma tasse de thé ce bruit 🙄

Pls no

Intrumentals are great, Vocals made this personally unlistenable 1/5

Not for me

Well, I'm glad that's over.

I listened to this album for about ten minutes, read the global reviews which were overwhelmingly positive, and then tried to go back and listen to the rest of the album. I can't do it, i'm sorry, this just doesn't do it for me.

I can't finish this.

Stupid growling vocals automatically means one star. Only because we can't vote zero.

Nope

Føjjjjj. Kan godt nok ikke lide

Cut my life into pieces ⛓️🩸, metal will never appeal to me no matter the album

Couldn’t listen to it -awful

The inclusion of Latin American beats at times is interesting but the guitars and vocals are pretty standard thrash, which is not my thing at all. Sorry. And another overlong album.

This ain't Brazilian Bossanova.

An abysmal symphony of cacophonous dissonance. An opus of relentless auditory aggression, characterized by a disarray of timbral textures and incessant polyrhythmic assaults. A lamentable display of disorganized musical form, bereft of melodic cohesion and dynamic subtlety. An exorbitant barrage of guttural utterances, bereft of intelligible enunciation and lyrical profundity. An abhorrent manifestation of sonic pandemonium, characterized by an absence of harmonic resolution and rhythmic finesse. A dismal assemblage of distorted articulations, failing to demonstrate compositional elegance and thematic development. A disheartening exhibition of nihilistic thematic exploration, eschewing intellectual depth and cultural significance. A woeful showcase of tonal atonality and incoherent musical architecture, betraying a lack of artistic direction and creative ingenuity. A deleterious cacophony of percussive excess, lacking in precision and instrumental virtuosity. A distressing foray into disorganized chromaticism, lacking the structural integrity and harmonic sophistication characteristic of accomplished musical works. 1/5.

I think this might be a quick listen and review. I think its heavymetal. Excelent power ballad stuff for those seeking it in this form. Deeply unpleasant voice that evokes horror, disturbing feelings of visceral unpleasantness and nausea. Id give them a chnace with a different vocalist... if life was longer? I need 30 seconds before I shut it down., or.... the time it took to write this.

Nah!!!

14th July 2023 Listened on Monday cos Jen’s family came Friday and we were getting bits ready. Sheffield for Pulp on Saturday. Jesus this was tough.

Okay, no, big no😂

Heavy rock, did not like

Not into the genre

I could never get past the vocals.

Based on my rating scale of 1 == “I wanted to turn this off multiple times” I have no choice but to rate this a 1. I must have double checked the playlist every single song hoping I was closer to the end of the album. Drums and guitar were good at times and I didn’t even mind a few of the weird songs in the middle that had no lyrics, but every time the singer “sang” I wanted to skip to the next track.

Some nice grooves. Jasco and Itsári are welcome breaks from the guttural madness.

nah

Petit nettoyage de douche en écoutant Sepultura, est-ce que ça serait pas ça le bonheur finalement ?

allez hop hors de ma vue les ptits loups

hard pass

Another hard pass from me, I genuinely don’t see why something like this makes it into a collection of albums that one must listen to. I don’t see what value it adds to my listening education? Another 1/5

HL: "Ratamahatta", "Itsari", "Ambush" The idea of traditional Brazilian percussion mixed with modern(at-the-time) heavy metal fascinates me, but the end result was a 72 minute slog to reach those moments. Had to turn it off after 3 tracks, to revisit it the following day. But then, track 4 is probably my favourite of the lot. January 30, 2023

I listened to it. The screaming is just not necessary and it is not what I think makes a good album and it is usually the issue with most heavy metal music. The guitar work and the drumming was pretty good and by itself was mostly listenable. The album definitely could have been shorter and I skipped through some songs.

Too much screaming

Bah...

Qua muziek kan ik dit nog wel enigszins hebben, al zijn er naar mijn mening genoeg bands die betere nu-metal maken. Maar die 'zang'.... Meneer was volgens mij al 3 maanden geconstipeerd en ging toen op de pot zitten persen om er een keutel van 3 kilo uit te werken, en tegelijkertijd ook maar meteen de vocals van deze plaat opgenomen. Efficient, dat wel. Om aan te horen? Nee.

Life's too short for this shit

2 albums! 2 albums appear on this list!

Yea, no. This is the extreme shit I just can't listen to. Let it get about halfway through the album and called it. Hard pass.

Too much growl yelling for me!

I saw Roots and thought it was going to be reggae and queued this for my run. Big mistake. The general sort of feel of threat was quite motivating for the running but I also then couldn't stop to get away from it. I'm sorry but I just can't with this kind of music. I like that it is men being passionate and expressing themselves but honestly... Eugh. Just grim. Cannot believe I listened to all 72 mins of this

2/10. There'd be a lot of songs that sounded kinda cool, and then the vocals would kick in and it just sounded like shit. Was relieved that the really long song at the end didn't sound much like the rest of the album.

No

No thanks. Not my style

Not really digging this. I know it's kind of an old album but the production is so muddy and the vocals are not good. I love metal, harsh vocals aren't a deal-breaker but bad harsh vocals are. I'd rather just listen to Korn.

Not for me. His throat must hurt after all that primal screaming.

Indigenous factors do not render ugly music nice

Wybitnie niesluchalny pick sie dzisial wylosowal, polaczenie wyjcowania z rytmami egzotyki, bo Sepultura to brazylijski zespol, ktory na albumie Roots postanowil skapitalizowac swoje egzotyczne korzenie, bo przeciez takie wycie z dalekich i dzikich krajow sprzeda sie lepiej niz typowo hamerykanskie wycie, wiec na ich szostym studyjnym krazku taka strategie wlasnie obrali, nie wiem jak wygladaja ich poprzednie czy kolejne materialy, bo ten z 96 wymeczyl mnie wystarczajaco, bo poza ultra wyjcowaniem, piekielnie oklepanym graniem i nic nie wnoszacymi wstawkami egzotycznie akustycznymi, ktore mialy zmieniac ton i budowac klimat plyty jako tego egzotyka, a jedyne co robia to rozciagaja te meke do 72 minut, a glownym oprawca w tym czterosobowym skladzie jest Max Cavalera, ktory jest tworca tekstow i glownym wokalem, a dodatkowo brzdaka na gitarze rytmicznej, to jego wycie najbardziej niszczy podczas odsluchu, jest to ten rodzaj growlowania, ze czlowiek nawet nie proboje sie zastanawiac nad tym co jest skrzeczane, wiec nijaki album o niczym, chociaz pewnie jest tam wiele nawiazan do kultury, historii, religii, czy tego co sie dzieje w jego korzeniach, bo wskazuja na to tytuly utworow, nawet jesli same teksty pozostana dla mnie zagadka nie do odszyfrowania, discog kataloguje album jako trash metal, z czym jak najbardziej sie zgodze, bo smieciowy byl to odsluch

Interesting to read how a death metal band incorporated indigenous Brazilian music and themes into an album to represent their heritage. Not at all for me

I was hoping this would be an album called Sepultra by the Roots. It wasn't. I'm not a fan of screaming metal at all really (although one of the plus points of this singer was that it was relatively easy to understand the lyrics). Still, this genre of music has never done anything for me really, and this album has done nothing to change that. 1/5.

Pas mon genre, pas super intéressant, pas particulièrement drette et agressant en plus. Y’a du ben meilleur métal que ça.

Noise, plain and simple. Nothing redeeming here. F

Oh heck no…

aw shit, first Pantera now this yeah this album really has nothing special about it for me, I fucking hate trash metal I talk about it more on the Vulgar Display of Power review, shits just ass in my ears, 2/10

Death metal - unlistenable rubbish.

Unlistenable. Could be genre bias.

I guess it is for someone, but not for me.

Not my stuff

Sorrý, ég bara skil ekki þessa tónlist. Mér finnst þetta ekki "bara hávaði", en svo stór hluti af þessu er hávaði sem drekkir hinu sem vel er gert. Tvö söngvaralaus lög í seinni partinum, Jasco og Itsári, eru áheyrileg, en restin rennur saman í eitt. Svaka orka bla bla ..., en ég nenni þessu ekki.

Hurts my ears! Ratamahatta is quite an interesting track with the drums

Nope

Screamo is a no from me dog

J'ai arrêté à la première

I would've liked this when I was 12.

Het begint met het typische "stofzuiger" geluid van de rockmuziek. Afschuwlijk. Na megadeath in een tijd van leuke TOP 2000 nummers, kan ik helaas niet anders dan wederom 1 ster uitdelen. Misschien is "Ratamahatta" dan een ietwat grappig? En dan strijk ik nog met mijn hand over het hart. *

lol no, I’m not listening to that for an hour.

19. Roots - Sepultura. 16 Tracks. Some of the instrument playing is really good, but the vocals are just more shouting I'm afraid. It's a half step up from Slipknot, but only a half step. It's just noise to me with some shouty bloke who needs a throat lozenge.

i want to but i just can't

нет.

Far too screaming

Nope

Roots Bloody Roots - So, how is this on this list? Hilariously has a verse that sounds like the heavy metal version of Elevation by U2. Attitude - I Cut Throat - Hate Ratamahatta - This (this one is kind of funny though) Breed Apart - Album StraightHATE this album.

Musically ok but just cannot cope with the vocals

Metal tira pedos

Waaaay too heavy

Not my favorite.

I'm too old for Nu Metal.

No thanks