Arise

This is more or less exactly what I thought all metal was when I was younger. There is a reason I spent a lot of years saying I don't like metal, and that is because I really am not a fan of this kind of sound. There are elements to the music which I do enjoy, which probably do get picked up in other metal subgenres. The vocal style though.... oh lord. That's the part I really can't get past. I did not enjoy this very much but at least there was a fun guitar solo on "Meaningless Movement" and I liked the drums in "Desperate Cry" so it still rates a 2 stars. Just not a sound for me.

good for them but I cannot listen to music like this!!

do not like, generously rounding up to a 'not for me' 2. music: hated. (⌐⛧_⛧)

Felt good to expand my familiarity with Sepultura beyond Roots. This one’s less impactful, a bit more conventional, but still a very solid 90s metal album. It’s thrashy!

3.89 rym so che questa musica dopo poco mi annoia molto noioso infatti 2/5

I really didn't expect Brazillian death metal to be my 500th album, but here we are. I've heard of Sepultura but never listened to them before. I know they're big in that scene. It's good for what it is, a shredding metal album. The noteworthy elements are meant to be that they started taking more influence from industrial bands (I don't really hear it to be honest) and was the first experiment in incorporating traditional tribal drumming to their music. I was interested in that but it's only really obvious on one song, 'Altered States', which was the highlight for me. The rest was fine, but was pretty standard metal without much that stands out to a non-metal head. They've got another album on this list and I'm curious to hear how they have evolved later in this career.

I'm just not a huge fan of this genre. I like heavy metal, and I like punk, and I even like thrashy sort of stuff, but this particular combination just doesn't do much for me. That said, there are technical chops for sure, and so I have a hard time giving it a poor rating.

There are moments of intensity that impress me, but overall it just wasn't for me.

I remember having another album by them that I thought was so lame, I gave it a 2. Somehow though, I enjoyed this one a fair amount!

Man that drummers calves have to be burning. That's some intense thousand mile an hour trash metal right there

Ugh, heavy metal always puts me in a bad mood.

the drummer on this thing deserves a medal. surprising amount of weird shit going on under the hood which makes this more interesting than the usual thrash/borderline death metal of this era - but also more annoying because it makes me wish they doubled down on it. never thought i'd hear latin-inspired drumming on a thrash metal album, but now I have.

Metallllll

Would love to have been in the room when some of these songs were being written lol. 2 stars just for the guitarist who is shredding his life away back there.

I am not a fan of this genre so this was always going to be a rough listen. Track 1 confirmed this. To sum up this album I think it’s simply Just awful. Favourite song: none Least favourite: all of them Artwork: not good.

Seeing these reviews mention growth makes me wonder what it grew from. It's like if your fungal infection is spreading and being like, well it's showing signs of growth. I hated this.

Still not my genre, but a pleasant surprise/fun listen while doing computer work today

My best mate rates Sepultura so much. He's wrong.

MetalRock, 1991 -> 1

Actually enjoyed this. Repetitive and heavy but still interesting. Not sure I will revisit and I do feel quite tired as it ends, but I definitely enjoyed it more than I expected. 4 for quality

🎧No thank you!

nothing like some good ol’ thrash to get the heart pumping. highlights: “arise” “dead embryonic cells” “meaningless movements”

Nope.

Not a metal fan

Painful to listen...

Rips

Still not fan of theirs.

They want to be Metallica so bad

Seems like pretty standard thrash to me, can get into it but I think I would always put thrash in the middle of the road. Cool that it was early 90s out of Brazil. Also the drums and guitars tempo seemed out of sync in the first song, probably intentional.

I don't listen to metal very often and am totally in the dark relative to where Sepultura falls within the pantheon of the genre's gods. I do know that I liked this album. Does the fact that I didn't get a headache listening to it give it a plus one star, or a minus one star?

This kinda eats Metallica’s awful music for breakfast. Not my type of thing at all but it’s just really well made and hard and makes me wanna smash stuff and mosh, which are not my usual vibes. It’s just a big “hell yeah” from me. Great week of albums, can’t wait to get an awful album immediately after I rate this.

3/5

Despite loving metal as a whole, I just don't think I get on with a lot of thrash, especially from this time. There's something about the production which just sounds so flat to me, and it's not unique to this album. I want metal to be dynamic and powerful, but this comes across weak. I think it's a case of making everything 11/10 all the time meaning there's no real movement within the songs.

Tough album. This metal stuff is intense. I don't care for it. It's fun for a second though. **

"Orgasmatron"? More like "Meaningless Movements"! Just f-ing dreadful. And to think there are two records by this band on this list. Zero stars should be an option, or even negative #s.

Das ist nicht mein Album. Ich bin ausgestiegen.

All of my friends were metal heads but I never really felt the need to dig too deep. All that to say I know of this band but have not spent any time with them. It's a great album that hooks you in from the start. Arise is a great opener and Dead Embryonic Cells just takes the cake. Anyway, I'll put this band on my listen to again one day list.

🤘 BADASS. 🤘 I don't have much of a relationship with this album - I was way more team Metallica back in the day, and didn't have the resources to invest in all of Sepultura's back catalog - I went for "Chaos AD" and "Roots" instead. But this is great! Everything I like about classic thrash, with their own subtle twists thrown in (and none of the nu metal taint that crept into "Roots")! Fave track - "Dead Embryonic Cells" ☠️

Never was a fan of Sepultura. Their music is good, but it just doesn't resonate.

I'm at a loss as to why this is on this list.

Arise is a brutal and relentless assault on the senses, showcasing the band's undeniable talent and stamina. Released in 1991, the album is a landmark in the death and thrash metal genres, known for its intense and aggressive sound. From the opening track, Arise, the band unleashes a barrage of pounding drums, blistering guitar riffs, and guttural vocals. While there's no denying the technical skill and precision of the musicians, the album can feel overwhelming, akin to having someone drill into your skull for the duration. Songs like Dead Embryonic Cells and Desperate Cry are relentless in their ferocity, leaving little room for subtlety or variation. The production is raw and powerful, capturing the band's live energy but offering little reprieve for the listener. Although the album's intensity is impressive, it lacks moments of contrast that might give the listener a break from the onslaught. The album is a testament to Sepultura's mastery of the metal genre, but its unrelenting nature may not be for everyone. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None

Spectacular album!

Pretty standard old school thrash. Much prefer newer stuff.

Don't even get into metal and I know Roots is a better Sepultura album

Blistering heavy/death metal with tasty drum grooves and double bass

Unlistenable

I can listen to death metal but it doesn't go anywhere does it? I guess it's more of a live experience or a primordial need for angry sound.

Not for me

Oof, so hard to listen to

Singer really needs a throat lozenge

It’s just not my thing

Not really my class of listening genre, but still a quality album for the type that it is. If it didn't have vocals, I'd like it.

Man absolutely pounds on drums while another man growls about murder and dead embryonic cells (42 minutes). If I really squint I can see the appeal of the death metal genre, but I don't think it's ever going to be something I like. Interesting notes about this album: the band is Brazilian, the main guy's father was the Italian ambassador to Brazil, and during one of their concerts in Rio someone was murdered with an axe. So there's that. Favorite song: Arise 6/27/24

Handful of good tracks

I'm not sure what it is about thrash metal that I appreciate so much more than ever other type of metal, but every time I find a metal band that I like, they are almost inevitably a thrash metal band. Sepultura is one of the metal bands that I've been introduced to on this list that I've really enjoyed. I liked Roots better than this album, but I can also see how this album led to that one. They are definitely starting to incorporate influences from other genres here 4/5

Stopped after 4 or 5 songs sounded exactly the same. Very dull.

My second Sepultura album on the list I enjoyed this one but definitely preferred Roots and also the follow up to this Chaos A.D. Which is not on the list. Good album but better out there.

It was cool but I probably won’t listen to it again.

If a person pushed me down, shat in my ear, used their finger to push that shat further into my head, then flipped me over and repeated the act on the other side, it would still be preferable to ever hearing this record again.

Whoa! Didn’t know I loved Sepultura! I can’t remember what I didn’t love about Roots, but this was SO GOOD!

This brought me back! I listened to a lot more heavy metal as a teenager into my early 20s and less as I got older. Sepultura is one of the best in their genre and although it’s not an album for every mood, I enjoyed the listen.

not a metal fan

Not gonna lie, was a bit of a slog to get through. i prefer more melodic heavy metal, I think..

More of a standard thrash metal album than their other on this list and frankly, I much prefer it. Pummeling drums, shredded guitars, growling vocals - and it all has just a dash of experimentalism going on behind the scenes. Best Tracks: Arise; Dead Embryonic Cells; Desperate Cry

No thanks.

p669. 1991. 2 stars. Well done of its type, but there is nothing here that hasn't been done before and better by Motorhead.

Va bene

Uh

I had higher hopes because I like the genre and had heard a lot about Sepultura years ago, but I couldn't really get into the songs. They have a similar sound in some ways to other bands I like, but I didn't get the same sense of feeling.

Still just not a big fan of this genre of music. This one was ok compared to most of these band types.

This album was designed to make you angry. It did for me. It made me angry about having to listen to this. The constant heavy drums make you feel like you are at a construction site which is also where you happen to be inside a coffin getting nailed very loudly. I just don’t like it. I reached this conclusion very early on when listening to it. Also it is just too much all around along with every time you get a brief break they come back even more stronger. Another thing is he is just yelling which I know is a part of this metal sub genre but I don’t know what he is saying. This music is an atrocity to society. A suggestion is to listen to calm music afterwards.

Thrash metal just really isn’t my style. I don’t like the guys voice, I hate how every thrash metal band has pretty much the same sound, it’s just some dude screaming into the mic while trying to make his voice sound deep and gravelly. They don’t do a very good job of it. The instruments all sound the same in thrash, you can barely tell what the guitars are playing, they’re basically just a rhythm section. The drums are the only bit that sound good. Overall this album was pretty meh, the lyrics were ok I guess, better than a lot of the other metal stuff we’ve had but still don’t love.

it's thrash metal & now I have a headache. not my thing at all. couldn't understand lot of the lyrics due to all the yelling

Ah. Metal. Like Rap, you've really got to do something a bit different to stand out. Does do much for me. Tight though. Q mag said. Arise remains their thrash high water mark, sounding like an angry man throwing tools at a urinal while reading the Book of Revelations.

Totally fine as an example of the genre. Personally, didn’t spark an overwhelming reaction.

Great Brazilian thrash metal band.

No estoy pa estas

there used to be a time when i listened to a lot of metal and this would have been 5 stars. now, it is unlikely that i will listen to this or remember it after today.

Death metal just ain’t right.

Loud

One of the few metal albums I still play all the time. Is it perfect? No, not at all. But it's so energetic. I was very disappointed when Chaos A.D. came out after this one. Favorite song: desperate cry.

Pretty bad ass. Not too in the mood for this music when I heard it, but I could tell it's top notch.

While the thrash purists may disagree, I always felt Sepultura shined the brightest with more tribal instrumentation. Chaos A.D. and Roots will always beat out their earliest stuff for me, but the Cavalera brothers seemingly could do no wrong in the 80s and 90s. Arise is a nice transition spot in the discography that still mostly holds onto a thrash sound but begins to introduce lower BPMs and a more groove oriented rhythm, which becomes much more apparent in the subsequent albums. If I were just rating metal albums, I might give this album a 4. Compared to the rest of this album list, Arise is a 5...no question.

Better than Roots. I enjoyed it more by the halfway mark. Heard some echoes of Master of Puppets.

Pesadão obviamente. Eu gosto até do som. Eu não entendo porque da temática de guerra. As letras são muito ruins. Não tem a variação rítmica que eles vão ter mais pra frente.

This did nothing for me whatsoever but it didn't annoy me, so 2 stars it is.

Only 1 listen, please

I liked this, although it got a little repetitive at times. Pretty classic thrash without sounding like trash. 3.5/5

Not it for me.

I've not listened to this yet, but guessing it's A3 for me, hopefully I'm right :)

well-made but it's not for me

not for me

Ridiculous death metal - for 13 year old boys and incels only. Frantic, toneless, pointless, souless guitar shredding, coupled with the usual silly gruff-shouted vocals. Predictable, non-musical - there just aren't enough words for how awful this is.

Play guitar and drums fast and throw in a bunch of lyrics invoking hate or sadness or the seven deadly sins and repeat nine times to make a classic metal record? 3/10

I knew was gonna hate this before I even put it on

This wasn't bad. I hadn't listened to them before, but probably wouldn't again.

i knew my day would be hashtag blessed with this sepultura album. i first heard another album of theirs, roots, on this list, and arise is no less thrash metal. i even enjoy this album more! the drums are absolutely killer throughout and are what controls the beat and how hard sepultura goes! don't get me wrong, because the guitar is on fire, too. i firmly believe that metal cannot sound good period without solid musical grounding, and sepultura has that in spades. even if the vocals are harsh (and they are), the instruments are doing their part and making the music sound so, so good. i loved "c.i.u. (criminals in uniform)", even if it was a bonus track as part of a remastered version. usually only black american artists were talking about the corrupt police at this time, so it's awesome to see brazilian musicians speaking out early. as i've mentioned in my previous sepultura review, i noticed multiple similarities with system of a down, and one similarity is that social consciousness.

The vocals on this album were hit or miss for me. But the music and instrumentation was spot on, great stuff. Also, some of the topics on this album are lyrically outstanding. I think I like their other album on this project better ("Roots"), but that said, I think it's very apparent that whether tackling the genres of thrash metal or nu metal, Sepultura is excellent at encompassing a unique and often cultural sound into their music.

Metal is not my thing. I'm sure they're talented but not sure why anyone enjoys this.

Awful angular sounds but somewhat compelling.

Bare metall. the vocals are not my taste (shout - I prefer a little bit of singing at least)

This was alright, I got a few songs in, but really I know I have no ambition to listen to anymore…they are obviously very good at what they do, but I don’t think I will find the space and time where I can really listen to this album

Thrash metal \../

Not my thing. 2/5

Ehkä turhankin simppeliä heviä, mutta ei tätä paskaksi voi haukkua. Niukasti taipuu kolmosen puolelle.

Ei se tääkään Sepultura oikeen iske, vaikka hyvinhän soittaa

It's no wonder these guys are considered Metal gods. This record rocks. I'm new to metal Fandom and two thing I look for. Vocal tone, and tempo variation. These guys get an A and A+ respectively. Did they invent the 'hard snare on the downbeat' style or just perfect it?

Thrash isn't my area of expertise; but I liked this a lot. The drumming is phenomenal. The guitar tone is pretty dated, but the playing is great. The music makes me want to move my body. Win.

Solid thrash metal

What i realized going through this list is how much is based on Nostalgia to an album. Had i heard this album in high school i would probably give this a 4-5. But to me it mostly sound like Slayer with a different singer. It's not bad by any means i like Slayer but nothing really stood out to me. But as i said it's probably due to no prior listening of Sepultura more than 'Roots Bloody Roots'

Metal music is the genre I feel like most unfamiliar with, I know really nothing about it, but trought this challenge I'm really trying to give it a fair try, at least I'm hoping that I'm finding the the cream of the crop. I'm still not sure what I think about this though… but sure there’s more to metal than just this, I guess this one just isn't my thing. Oh but the fact that this one’s from Brazil is pretty cool

I can not believe that there are two Sepultura albums on this list! Arise is much better than the previous, Roots, but that’s not saying much. To me, all the trash/death sounds like shitty Metallica. I’m sure people are freaking out reading this. Arise is a bunch of riffs thrown together. None memorable, no melody. It’s 1.5 3.6/10

not for me 1.4

This is my first time listening to Sepultura, but I've heard only good things about them. The entire album is structured and presented in this very monochromatic and skeletal way where it wasn't any particular riff that hooked me, but rather the general harsh, distorted, and fuzzy blend of sounds. As a result, I found the sonic palette to be very reserved and restrictive here but luckily, the motif followed is still largely enjoyable. The variance on this album comes from the occasional interjections that stray from this album's locked-in course. This is seen in the second half of 'Desperate Cry', the spikes of noise on 'Subtraction', and the ethereal and almost tribal opening to 'Altered State'. Variation also comes in terms of the lyrical themes tackled here. While the general theme of human suffering, nature, and greed (with a religious focus) are persistent, 'Altered State' has Max tackling the theme of hallucinogenics, again showing some interesting variance. I particularly love the way these general themes are tackled in songs like 'Dead Embryonic Cells' and especially the closer 'Infected Voice'. They present a very bleak outlook for humanity that perfectly complements this album's dismal vibe. Overall, I enjoyed this album and I think it really benefits from its very consistent and restrictive approach. It makes it all feel very organized, calculated, and raw, all without sacrificing its troubled presentation and skull-crushing thrash metal sound.

Guitar Hero 3 except replace the “Guitar Hero” with “Generic classic rock which is an awesome genre but wish I had more so I’m giving it a”

too many parts

nope, i won't listen to another one of these ever again

Fantastic cover. And also, a band known for pretty good covers. But like the last Sepultura, this ain't getting to me. Playing is great. Lyrics and vocal performance ruin it. So the question is - does there need to be two Sepultura albums on this list?

Sub-Pantera, without the characterful guitar soloing and, presumably, the racism. Appreciate the Motorhead cover. I actually saw Sepultura support Motorhead and they were pretty good.

Oh my god what in gods name is this. This fucks so hard. I love this dumb edgy album cover. I love metal when it knows how stupid it is. Nothing is being innovated really, but god is it fun. Christ, I can’t believe I’m going to praise a song called Dead Embryonic Cells, I figured it would be a typical edgy thing meant to shock, but to call like people who have grown disenchanted and disenfranchised by the system they live in that…is actually kinda smarter than I expect from this genre? Desperate Cry has some amazing guitar work. I will say the drums sound a little off in the album as a whole. But honestly it’s not TOO bad, they might actually add some charm.

Technically impressive, but as someone who doesn’t like thrash metal, a challenging listen. Much prefer metal by way of Sabbath or Maiden, so there are ideas here I’m in to, but the vocal delivery and drumming are really not my bag.

Not bad!

I enjoy a certain amount of thrash and this is almost too much thrash. I don't care for the vocals. Musically it's decent.

nope

A kick in the ass

first listen classic 90s thrash metal

Setting: At home, painting for a community college painting class. Mood: Cloudy day caffeine crash I saw Sepultura in high school and they were insane. I'd been into metal for about 2 years, and it was the first time I'd seen a non Western take on metal, which was pretty eye/ear opening. The most memorable part was the drummer, who was doing jungle/tribal beats like on Altered State. I liked this album but didn't love it. In the years since seeing them live, I still rarely listen to their recordings and I feel the same about this one. I appreciate it and would listen again, but its not my favorite. Album cover: B+

Mood: 6/10 Setting: cooking dinner I thought the guitar and overall music itself was pretty hype, but the screaming was a bit much for me. I think if there was genuinely no singing at all I would have liked it a lot more

didn't finish it, don't really care for it, cool metal stuff and all but I just don't really care haha. respectful 3

We've all been questioning the legitimacy of this list. Who put it together?What are their credentials? How will I know that I'm *really* listening to the 1001 greatest albums? When I cracked open todays album and saw 'Orgasmatron' queued up, I was filled with a sense of calm. The list-makers know what they're doing. I love the music. It's some sweet metal and I was soft-headbanging at my desk. I just can't make myself enjoy the gravely scream vocals. I was largely waiting for those to stop so I could enjoy musical interludes. Fortunately there were a lot of them, so I made it through the album. I probably wouldn't play this specific record again because of that gripe, but I can tell this album fucks. If I was more of a death-metal-vocals kind of guy I'd probably be giving it an 8, but it's got to be a 6/10 for me.

Sometimes you give it a try and come away pleasantly surprised. Other times you give it a try just to confirm your preconceived notions were spot on.

Too hard core for my taste, but sure good head-banging music if you’re in the mood

I'm way over Metal but this sounded good

Not my favourite genre, but had some good instrumental parts.

I can't do anything with thrash metal and its variations. It all sounds the same to me, like a sound disturbance that you hope will soon be over. It's the same with this album. After playing a few tracks, I gave up on it. 1/5

Unbelievably awful thrash.

This sounds dated and formulaic, but it certainly wasn't back when it was released. Not the album from Sepultura that I expected on this list as they have better, but I like the fact that there is some classic thrash on here.

Heard this and another album of their's not too long ago and didn't think much of it, just that it was alright, i'm not too much of a thrash metal listener anymore. Giving it another listen though I must've just not been in the metal mood at the time, as this actually shreds pretty hard. Didn't feel like there was a weak song, some wild riffs and solos going on, exactly what you want from the genre. Might need to give them another chance.

Þetta var kannski full harkalegt til að hlusta á kl 8:30 að morgni, en ég fíla þetta.

Anger and dark thrash metal with a classic feel

Not for me

I didn’t expect to get much out of this one because I don’t love a lot of classic thrash, but this was actually very good. Cool riffs, cool solos, what’s not to like?

Good album, enjoyed the energy.

frekar hressilegur þrassmálmur. vantar kannski melódíur en nægur ryþmi. frekar einhæft en gef þessu aðra umferð. 3,5.

Cooles Heavy Metal Album, dass auch dem Nicht Heavy ein klare (schnelle) Struktur vermittelt. Die Stimme ist solch erkennbar und wird nicht von Geschrei und Krach übertönt. Neben der Hymne „Arise“ überzeugt mich „Desperate Cry“ und „Subtraction“. Wenn‘s mal hart und roh sein soll, gerne nochmal.

This is very good for quasi-death metal. But the key part of that sentence is "death metal". I have gone to see Opeth live, so I can appreciate the quality and talent regardless of the genre, but at the same time, genre does matter. Comparing the best kids album of all time to the best rock album of all time is not a fair contest. One genre is simply better than the other. So yes, this is good, and it expands on the genre by using Latin influences and such. But that's sort of like saying, "Look, I painted this Ford Pinto with a gorgeous cherry metallic paint, added pin stripes, and a spoiler!" Sure, but it's still a Pinto. This is still death metal.

A decent metal album. Not far enough into the roots of the genre to really feel or see its impact. Not overly special to me as an outsider to this era.

Excellent

Riffs

Not my thing at all but I can recognise the skill.

Heavy metal. Average

listen, i can see why its a cult favorite but its not my go to sound

I guess I am just old now. Lasted 30 seconds

Clearly, I'm not angry enough to enjoy this. I'm sure others will enjoy the technical aspects of it better, but I just couldn't.

Solides Album - was sich auch heute noch gut sehen/ anhören lässt. Abwechslungsreich aber nicht überladen. Ein Album das mir beim Zuhören Aufmerksamkeit abverlangt: dann werden wir Freunde.

no me gusta el hevy metal

Not my thing

I enjoyed this when it came out - I was a full on metalhead in the 90s, and Sepultura was about my limit. Listening today for the first time in probably 25-30 years, and it's OK. It's not as extreme as I remember, and it is a bit samey, but it's OK. I do prefer when they lay off the blast beats a bit and give the music some groove and space to breathe, but that's not really the nature of the genre here.

***Insert meme of dude snatching off the headphones***

Heavy and serious, but somehow tuneful (even if not obviously so) and enjoyable. Rating: 3.5/5 Playlist track: Arise Date listened: 11/03/24

Too much metal for me

I did not like this.

not something i’d typically go for but i was pleasantly surprised. the drumming is fucking insane and the guitar was really impressive also. a couple songs kinda blended together and sounded the same. 3.5

Huh. Neve knew Sepultura were Brazilian. Learn something new every day.

I liked this album, but I find myself drifting further away from metal.

Pretty monotonous. I might like it if I was 12.

Pretty good overall, not my favorite style of metal but definitely worth a listen

Sounded like arguing monsters but I dug it.

Hideous! negative stars

Didn't expect to like this much but really enjoyed it. Driving, complex music. Can't fully get on board with the death metal vocals yet but the rest is awesome.

Nej tack. Usch. Jag hade väldigt svårt att lyssna på detta. Rock är ju bra. Detta är inte bra.

Texterna är oerhört skämmiga och sången lite vad den är, men i övrigt tycker jag fan att det här var tight och bra.

Metal. Not for me 2/5

Another hard no from me, it's unintelligible noise with someone screeching in the background. At best it would be a zero from me but I have to give it at least one star because the system tells me to

This was actually good, only skipped a couple tracks.

No he entendido nada

Classic

Another fire Sepultura album. The production was a bit rough at times (the snare in particular sounded pretty bad on a few tracks) but the riffs and the overall energy were great

I guess I just don't care for metal very much.

Yeah I just can't fairly rate this album. It might be great but I can't get through a metal album. The vocals are so tough.

Its loud and obnoxious and extremely unapologetic for what it is, but its also not very good, its just kinda blends into one long track, there a few stand out songs, but I'd never choose to listen to this again and I much preferred roots.

I don"t like metal. That said, if you do, this album has everything you need. Strong musicianship. Frenetic drumming. Quintessential metal vocals. Head thumping bass. But wasted on me.

Quality metal.

No thanks

Ugh. More metal. Death Metal at that. Yes, I do bob my head to portions, so I get how some could get into the music and it gets old fast, for me. I'm certain a metal fan would think the same about my Raggae habit.

It has great energy, but too loud and aggressive for me

decent as far as metal goes. not my thing tho

Too scary.

Nope.

I likes the earlier songs of the album better, cool songs but not into the metal vocals.

I disliked screaming metal and the satanic vibe.

that's the devil music

not for me

This genre just doesn't do it for me. The guitars and drums were killer though, so these guys seem to know what they're doing. Lyrics were too teen angsty for me, but I think all thrash metal is like that. 2.5 stars

Just had to listen to Kiss (rated that nonsense with 1 star) and thought: O no, another one. But this one was better, real energy and singing is mean as hell. Still not my music but 3 stars.

7/10

Speed metal not my thing, but actually listened to the while thing. Some good guitar work.

There are some good songs but it winds up feeling a bit repetitive.

This album is good, but is it really that special? I feel like just having Roots on this list would be enough. Or maybe I'm just spoiled for choice when it comes to death metal and failing to appreciate some of the classics as a result.

Maybe it's a good album but I don't like trash

1991 was a good year

Not my cup of tea. I like guitars but also melodies.

The band is from Brazil which contributes some unusual percussion. There is evidence here that someone can actually play the guitar, really well, which is not always the case with shredders, but there is no evidence that vocalization matters to anyone at all. Or writing. Or variation. There is also no evidence why this pissed-off-white-boy sound became popular - I like edge and attitude, but I wouldn't ever choose a full diet of this feeling - maybe a song or two.

My ears vomited 0.0

Thrash metal. Ni fu ni fa.

Le doy un 2 por no darle un 1....

I respect this list for what it is but Robert Dimery is awful at genre music. Went through this full album annoyed to be listening to derivative metal shlock. Arise isn't terrible but it just reminded me of every Bolt Thrower album I've ever heard minus the War Hammer references which make it interesting. Then I finally finished the album and a track from Roots came on and Holy hell was it imeditiatelh interesting. Right band wrong album to a bewildering degree. What the fuck?

Not a heavy metal fan

Who knows - this may be a good thrash metal / death metal album. But it sounds pretty generic and formulaic to me with the caveat that I’m not a metal-head. I made the commitment when I started this project that I would listen to each album in its entirety. This album tested my resolve.

1,.... aturde mucho

Thrash is one of my favorite metal subgenres, and this is a killer example of it. They introduce just enough experimentation and genre crossover to keep it interesting throughout. Plus the cover is metal as hell.

Album: Arise Artist: Sepultara Year: 1991 Genre: Heavy Metal Rating: ⭐️ Didn’t like it one bit. Couldn’t understand what they were saying and the drums were too overbearing. Fave song: Subtraction I guess. Didn’t like any of them? Would I listen again? No.

Somehow this didn’t have the charm of Iron Maiden or AC/DC. Sorry chaps.

I do no like heavy metal :(

Sorry Os Mutantes, but I think I've found my new favorite Brazilian album. What can I say? I like me some good thrash metal, and Arise by Sepultura delivers just that. This is a pretty good thrash metal album, which is just what I need to thoroughly enjoy it. The sound is great. The riffs and solos are pretty good. The vocals are definitely growly, which fits the nature of thrash metal like this, but they are still intelligible, which is always a good thing. The lyrics are a bit nihilistic for my taste at times, but are still well-written and have some good points at others. This album's not perfect or anything. It does get a bit repetitive by the end, but I don't really care that much. I really enjoyed listening to this album, and that's good enough for me. 4/5.

Very loud but the lyrics were appropriate and I like being angry sometimes.

6.5/10 - 4/5 Pretty good thrash. I really enjoyed the variation inside of each song. Long, sprawling, different sounding sections. Despite that, some themes were more questionable, and the vocals didn't do anything for me.

I can recognize the talent, but not my kind of metal. Halfway through I was bored, but I did give the whole thing a shot.

Good album

Thrashy

Thrash metal at it's best. I have not listened to Sepultura in the past. I found my self hyped and moving during this, taping my feet to the blast beats. Very cool album, very rowdy, not for everyone. Love the dynamics as well.

Si la idea del baterista era causar la sensación de que estaban golpeando a alguien lo logró. Hice un esfuerzo para terminar de escucharlo.

Who knew Brazilian heavy metal existed? I didn't, I enjoyed some of the more progressive orchestration throughout the album, and for the most part, enjoyed it. Some of it felt a little generic, but i attribute that opinion to my own taste personally.

Heavy metal with screaming vocals. Not for me.

I haven't listened to enough thrash metal to know if this is good or not. I think I enjoyed the listen, but I can't be sure if that's purely because this type of music was a new experience for me.

An absolute shredder. Does what it does very, very well. Never let's up but also includes enough of a range of dynamics to leave the ears fresh. Much prefer the vocals here to someone like Kirk Hammet in the thrash game - really gets my snarl going. Fave track: Desperate Cry

I always struggled with Sepultura, I dunno why... I enjoyed Max's Soulfly project that came later, this just didn't move me.

not for me.

I don't personally enjoy this style of music, but I can appreciate the talent required to make it. The insane speed of the drummer almost sounding like machine gun fire is difficult and requires talent to stay in time. The sweeping guitar solos require thousands of hours of practice to master, and the bassist follows along to the guitar notes so smoothly you're barely aware that the instrument is there at all, other than the extra depth added to the solos. The one thing I truly dislike about this style of music is the vocals. The guttural growls of the singing make the lyrics incomprehensible. I understand this is the style, I just don't enjoy it. From a technical aspect, these musicians are very talented

Not a massive metal fan

I knew I was in for a loud Monday listen but I wasn’t fully prepared for how relentless it would be. Mechanical, thundering drums accompanied by wailing guitars all the way thru. This was a blast, great energy and a welcomed surprise hit. So fucking good 5 stars

Not a fan of this kind of metal that just sounds like angry noise. Give me some melody too, you can do both

Ahhh, just what the doctor ordered! An hour-long, metal-fuelled existential crisis to start my Thursday. They were really going through it for this one. I actually quite like it, the music is relentless and punishing, complimented perfectly by the guttural growling vocals. It's exactly what I want when I want to head bang my blues away.

Metal bias incoming - this album fucks. Sepultura have been on my periphery for a while but I've only ever heard them on shuffle. Arise proves demonstrably that they are a tight-knight unit that know what they're doing. I had no idea they were Brazilian too, so I've learned something today too.

So this slams. But an hour of it is pretty exhausting. Not my genre, though I can appreciate the intensity, power and accuracy. Weird take: some of this is actually quite melodic, and the vocals are super clear (English as a second language effect?), so it comes on at times like a thrash ABBA 😅

oscar the grouch metal

I quite enjoyed this. There were some really wicked guitar solos.

Might start having to skip metal albums. These just do absolutely nothing for me. Not the worst thing ive ever heard though

I’m just not a metal guy. It makes me feel angry rather than allows me to release anger. So I can certainly understand how this band is musically proficient. The drums and bass are crazy. But I can’t get over how I want to turn this off after 10 seconds. I still listened to the whole thing, but this is very much not my tempo. 2/5

Arise is a solid thrash metal album that showcases Sepultura's evolution from their death metal roots. It features influences from hardcore punk, industrial metal, and tribal drumming, creating a diverse and powerful sound. However, compared to their later masterpiece Roots, Arise falls a bit short in terms of originality and variety. Some of the songs sound too similar and lack the memorable hooks and riffs that make Roots stand out. Arise is still a great album that deserves a listen from any metal fan and to be within the book, but it is not the best representation of Sepultura's creativity and innovation.

Giving this the benefit of the doubt, because listening on phone speakers in the bath is probably not what they intended. Could imagine vibing to this live with a crowd.

Enjoyed it but not a big Sepultura fan.

Really like the album, some great guitar work.

There was some stuff they did musically I found interesting but it just gets overwhelmed by the aggression and it all blends into one sound. I did find it interesting though. Like the Brazilian influence at the start of Altered State, wish they used that more and explored it instead of just jumping straight into heavy metal.

This was pretty good. The harsh vocals weren't constant. Reminded me of metallica.

Thrashy

I love the Sisters font. And the Front Line Assembly sounding production and effects, and the initial bits of some tracks. Otherwise I feel about this like someone else did about Motörhead - most of the actual “songs” sound nearly indistinguishable from each other. Crash crash riff riff solo riff riff riff the end “Desperate Cry” had a nice Ministry/NWO thing going for a bit, and the acoustic guitar is a welcome relief.

I liked it better then i thought i was gonna. Kinda in the thrash metal, slayer mold in my mind. Not a bad one to have on while working out.

Found this really boring. Technically well-made so I won’t give it one star, but I’m just not interested in this kind of corny, edgy My Soul Is Dark And Twisted stuff.

Thank you, but no thanks

Not great not horrible. Pretty standard metal.

Every song the same. No interest. Vocals extremely off putting. Some of the music isn't bad... so a 1 rather than a 0 star.

1991, Thrash metal, death metal If you like this kind of music, it has a really great sound. There is only so much of this I can handle anymore. Very Metallica-like. It does rock though! Standout: Arise 3/5

I remember being in a band in the very early 90's and trying to sound like Sepultura! Not my fav genre of music but I enjoyed the nostalgic listen! Double bass drumming and guitar shredding at its finest. We used to think this stuff was so serious, dark and edgy, now it just looks and sounds a bit silly. Orgasmatron lol

Thrash metal is not my usual jam, I did find this A LOT to get through, and had to do it in a few sittings- but I did actually enjoying the album musically! Not every track but I’d listen to some of this again if I was in a particular mood. Some of its a bit silly including the cover art, but also kind of rad at the same time Not sure if a fave track for this one - they blended together a bit after a while!

Ну поугорал.

Cover nice. Ich los eigentlich nie Metal, drum tönts für mich zerschtmol scho eifach noch metal. Es isch aber recht zuegänglich gsi. D drums tönet für mich no sehr normal gmixt. De tail vode snare isch scho fascht nervig lang gsi uf handylutsprecher, passt aber mit Chopfhörer. Ich weiss nöd ganz wie viel Abwechslig ich dörf oder sött erwarte, aber es isch scho alles eher homogen, defür hani au keis schwachs Lied gfunde. D Nouance ghöri glaub nöd. Ich han leider s halbe Album chli abwesend gloset, do chan Sepultura aber nüt defür. Insgesamt hani wenig uszsetze, find es tönt geil.

uii desth metal. ok letsgo. aber DO BRAZIIIIIL. Andy Wallace het abgmischt schomol e guets zeiche. Arise. no vibey findi. er singt mega mit akzent isch cute. find wennd drums uf jede offbeat haued chli müehsam. sie werded hert schneller. dead embryonic cells. langsamere beat, no cooli riffs. ok nüme langsamere beat. Desperate Cry. akustisch gitti wer sind ihr metallica? aha ebe doch nöd lang. ui s tapping solo goht no hard. Tempowechsel no cool. und d tomfills au. Murder. s fasziniert mi langsam weniger, aber s isch immerno guet ufgnoh und guet gspielt. Subtraction, Bass break no nice, aber döt wird klar dass de Bass nöd würkli puncht. JAAAA CHYNATIME. Altered State. uuuh percussão oder so. etz ghörtmer biitz dass brasilianer sind. cools riff, bassdrum goht duuumm. 12saitigi gitarre usem nüt (vlt au öpis anders). Under Siege (regnum irae??)fabgt mit chli the wall-type akustischer giti ah. sochly goodbye blue sky. hinderschi stimme satanismus time? find de latiin fetischismus semi cool. tempowechsel recht smooth. INSAAANE schreiter. persecute the human race. find d soli uf dem album recht geil well churz und intense. Meaningless movements (haydn bisches du?) de song macht echt movements aber mega verschiedeni mit tempowechsel und so. tomfills sind nice. s album wird langsam chli schleppend zum lose. schluss vom song isch nice. Infected Voices. oke schneeeeell und snare immer die ganz ziit. biah d chynahits wos Infected voice singed sind sehr geil. Allgemein hanis überraschend gern glost, d soli sind nice, d songstrukture sind kreativ, mer weiss nie wos anegoht. Aber ich wirds sicher nöd nomol freiwillig lose drum chani nöd meh als es 3 geh.

BRASSIIIILLLLLLL🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 find d vocals ah stellene mengisch ener weak ok die erste zwei sind für mich chli ustuschbare death-/thrashmetal, usser d bridge vom 2. lied hani sehr gfühlt DESPERATE CRY SEHR GEIL nödmal 10 sekunde solo, denn wird wieder mite akustischi gitarre s tempo ussegno (nice china vom schlagzüg) und denn en breakdown ich lieb die dumme taktwechsel und d chrabeschere ufem albumcover OFFBEAT CHINA WICHTIG spannend wiemmer mengisch au de ihfluss vom alte hardcore no chan ah stelle usselose (aso ja guet halt thrash) ENDLICH TRUMMLE ahfang vo altered state findi sehr geil, bin nanig wiit cho will ich s ganze intro riff ständig wiederhole lieb wie s schlagzüg am ahfang vo under siege ufgno isch han allgemein die groovigere parts um einiges lieber als d blastbeats-element (wie eig immer) produktion fühli, me merkt mengisch zB bide doublebass, dass sie nöd immer ganz perfekt isch, het für mich charme uh meaningless movements zerst gitarre nur links und denn beidi mitem riffage WECHSEL UF RIDE WIESO HETS GUETZLI UFEM ALBUMCOVER orgasmatron (what) chli en andere vibe, schätzes für das was es isch aber hetmi nöd mitgrisse s instrumental uf de andere siite wieder recht cool Au wenn ich nöd mega en thrash- und deathmetal guy bin, hetmer das album recht gfalle, d riffs sind abwechsligriich, drums mached vill aber nöd z vill, es het trummelis und desperate cry isch mis neue lieblingslied

Classy and elegant

Deserves to be in the classic thrash conversation with the big four. The death metal style vocals aren't my thing, but looking past that there's some excellent thrash here.

Arise" by Sepultura, released in 1991, stands as a pivotal album in the realm of heavy metal. It combines aggressive guitar riffs, rhythmic complexity, and politically charged lyrics, showcasing the band's evolution from thrash to a more diverse sound. Lyrics The album's lyrics delve into social and political issues. Tracks like "Dead Embryonic Cells" address societal decay, while "Altered State" explores altered mental states. The lyrics are thought-provoking, reflecting the band's engagement with the world around them. Music "Arise" is a sonic assault with a blend of thrash, death metal, and tribal influences. Andreas Kisser's guitar work is outstanding, with powerful riffs and intricate solos. The rhythm section, featuring Igor Cavalera's drumming, contributes to the album's intense energy. The title track, "Arise," exemplifies the band's musical prowess and ability to create a heavy atmosphere. Production The album's production, helmed by Scott Burns, captures the raw intensity of Sepultura's sound. The mix allows each instrument to shine while maintaining a cohesive and aggressive sound. The production quality was a leap forward for the band, contributing to the album's lasting impact. Themes "Arise" revolves around themes of societal upheaval, inner turmoil, and resistance. The album's cover art, featuring a monstrous figure emerging from the earth, symbolizes the chaos depicted in the lyrics. The thematic coherence adds depth to the overall listening experience. Influence "Arise" has left an indelible mark on the metal genre. Its fusion of genres influenced a generation of bands, contributing to the development of death metal. The album's impact is evident in the subsequent work of Sepultura and the broader metal landscape. Pros Musical Diversity: The album showcases Sepultura's ability to seamlessly blend diverse musical elements. Lyrical Depth: Thought-provoking lyrics elevate the album beyond typical thrash metal themes. Influential Impact: "Arise" played a crucial role in shaping the direction of heavy metal. Cons Limited Sonic Variation: While cohesive, some critics argue that the album could have explored more sonic diversity. Intense Atmosphere: The relentless intensity may be overwhelming for listeners seeking more melodic elements. In conclusion, "Arise" is a landmark album that transcends the boundaries of thrash metal. Its impactful lyrics, powerful music, and lasting influence make it a crucial addition to the metal canon.

Metal masterpiece

Svaka metall

Ok, within 2 tracks you get the idea. It chugs along somewhere between Metallica and Iron Maiden but without any vocal melody or charm. I’m sure it goes down great in a mosh pit but a 54 year old probably needs a bit more subtlety. I’ll stick with early Opeth instead.

Made it to track 3

Despite there are some great guitar riffs and beautiful rhythms, I certainly hate drum lines of this kind. It reminds me the worst impression of Slayer. It’s not beauty of music, it’s just rough sound for rough sound. One songs was added to my list, anyway.

Loud and powerful

Hilarious. Though I get the sense I'm not laughing WITH them...Musically, the drummer can't quite hold the groove in double time. Though, to be fair, Art Blakey is about the only drummer I've heard who could hold a groove double time at these tempos. Good Lord.

Fucking awful

I'll probably listen again - a few groovy songs, but otherwise nothing special imo

Arise ist geil

As a massive metal head, I was really looking forward to doing a metal album and after listening to Arise, I sure was quite satisfied. Unlike most albums, the longer songs on this album are the best ones since that's when they get really experimental and interesting to listen to. This album was really what I hoped for when doing a metal album. Best Song: Desperate Cry Worst Song: Infected Voice

I guess I've always been biased towards the music by my hatred of metal heads, they just try too fucking hard, so maybe I'm missing out on metal and all that, but damn is this just unbearable and unenjoyable. Good guitar jerking tho

Sounds just like every 90s metal band. It’s the guitar solos that kill me.

Trying to listen to this in the Hospital Emergency Dept is not a good idea.

This music has a time and a place. But the time is not now and the place is not here. I did not listen to this album in its entirety. I listened to the beginning of each song and fast forwarded to the middle of it. Across both the album and within each song there was little variety. The BPM and the angry growling is good for a cardio workout but, musically, it did nothing for me.

OK... another step forward? Where other aggressive metal often sounds to me like no one in the band is listening to the other members, there was a musicality here that I genuinely enjoyed. Avoiding a "spigot on full blast" approach, even the gruff vocals had a cadence and phrasing that complemented the compositions — which I also thought were well-crafted — and understanding what was being sung (said? barked?) was another point in the band's favor. So, a 4-star doesn't mean I'll be dropping the needle on this album again in the near future, it's still a bit too much for my personal taste, but I'm scoring high because I thought this was a class above the other material I've checked out in this genre.

One thing this project has made clear to me is that, Black Sabbath notwithstanding, I'm just not into metal. There have been a few albums here and there that I've liked OK, but overall, my problem with the genre is that every song on any particular album just sounds the same to me, and overall, I just can't take the lyrics seriously. And those complaints were mostly true for this album, too, so I found myself struggling to focus. Except that as the album went on, I kept noticing things that kept pulling me back into the music. I kept saying, "Oh that part's cool. Nice guitar tone there. Oh, that was a cool rhythmic bit. Nice change-up," etc. etc. Enough so that I'm sure if I gave this album a few more spins it would win me over. Except of course that I really don't love the overall sound or ethos. All those double-kick drums pummeled me into submission. Frankly—and maybe this is heresy—but I find that this kind of metal just doesn't rock the way that, say, Heart's "Barracuda" does. It's just a lot of noise with a few very cool moments. But although this album didn't totally work for me, it did pique my interest enough to do a little research into the band, and then I wound up checking out a few songs from some of their other albums. Roots—an album that I now know is also on this list—is a way more interesting album, filled with Brazilian rhythms and instruments and that album grabbed me immediately. So anyway, this album is OK—possibly even great if you're into this kind of music. I'm glad I heard it, and Sepultura is now on my list of bands to watch.

I used to this album years ago as an angry teenager. Classic Sepultura!

Thought it was interesting that these guys were from Brazil. They sound like they are similar to Metallica but with more obscene lyrics. Overall it was decently enjoyable and my metal head friends like this album. Guessing that means it’s pretty solid as far as metal goes. I enjoyed it enough. 5.9/10

This is the album that reminded me (not that I ever need to remember this) that electric guitar goes hard as fuck.

Genre defining. Not my favorite style of music, but I appreciate it. 3/5

I'm not a Metal connoisseur, but I do appreciate it every once in a while. While I've never heard of Sepultura, I do have a new favourite metal band. Their lyrics are a little cheesy and uninspired, but I'm going to chalk that up to a band whose first language isn't English writing lyrics in English.

Meh

Wasn't feeling it so much

Þetta er ekki allt eins, það eru þarna kaflar í einstaka lögum (t.d. Desperate Cry) sem eru áhugaverðir. En hjálp hvað þetta er heilt yfir litið leiðinlegt. Trommur sem líkamsrækt, söngur sem misþyrmir raddböndum, og leiðnlegt metal distortion á gítarnum. Ekki fyrir mig.

I’m not big into metal, but I quite enjoyed this album. The talent is evident, and it’s a very worthy addition to this list.

this does what it sets out to do really well i just don’t enjoy what it sets out to do

seems a little adolescent on the drumming style, so cooky. Guitars are pretty classic. Everyhting sounds artificially sped up... like a parody

Not bad instrumentally just don’t really like dudes voice

I’ve heard of Sepultura many times before, but never really gave them a good listen. I always assumed they were a little too heavy for my tastes, but I made that judgment without actually listening which is pretty silly really. Let’s have a good listen today! Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Dead Embryonic Cells, Altered State I expected this to be a lot heavier than it was. To my ears, this is thrash metal. I expected death/black metal and I don’t know why. I’m not usually a fan of thrash, but this definitely had me tapping away a lot. Specifically, I love how the drums sound on this. They’re very punchy and clear, being loud but while still letting the guitar be clearly heard. This was tight, nice, and a lot more enjoyable than I expected.

Nicely done for what it is

Death metal absolutely isn’t for everyone. But this album is satisfyingly brutal.

Did not like the start to the album but got more into it as it played through. Lacks my favourite elements from Roots.

This album fucks. I see the most common complaint about this album and Sepultura in general are the corny lyrics. I can't understand a single word that Max Cavalera is singing, so I can't relate. The songs simply go insanely hard. That's my deep analysis. Follow for more Simpsons trivia.

Per Wikipedia: "Arise is considered Sepultura's finest hour among longtime fans." Guess I'm not one of those hardcore fans, then, even though I love *Roots*. There are music genres whose true impact can mostly be measured through albums that manage to go beyond their target audience. In doing so, those albums do not only popularize said genres for the general public, they also inject outside energy stemming from other styles into an act's repertoire, thus widening that act's scope and sound palette. In the metal overall "umbrella" genre, such albums are Sepultura's *Roots*, Metallica's black album, System Of A Down's eponymous debut and/or *Toxicity*, Gojira's *From Mars To Sirius* or Mastodon's *Leviathan*. Even Van Halen's debut can count. Unfortunately *Arise* is not in that league. In retrospect, it's only a rough draft or an early sketch of the increasingly greater LPs Sepultura would release after this one. Namely *Chaos AD* and *Roots*. To be a little more specific, the reasons *Arise* is not really an "essential" album--at least for the whole metal genre--are manifold. There's some effective guitar riffing in this record, yet the latter is still a by-the-number crossover effort between trash and death metal. The outside influences that would make Sepultura great after this LP (latin rhythms and "industrial" sonic landscapes) are not yet fully digested here, since they're mostly present through those short dark ambient interludes between the cuts. Don't get me wrong, those interludes are interesting for sure. Yet they're still the equivalent of passing footnotes compared to the main "text" of this album. All of this has already been covered by many other reviewers in this section, so I'm not gonna dwell on those potential shortcomings. Yet there's one complaint about *Arise* I haven't read in the reviews when I browsed though them: indeed, no one seemed to take issue with Max Cavalera's vocals, which surprised me quite a lot (not counting the reviewers acknowledging they're allergic to trash or death metal anyway--they can't understand those sorts of vocals *at all*, and readily say so). Honestly, and as open-minded as I can try to be, for me Cavalera's short growls sound like constipated out-of-breath rants in *Arise*, at least compared to the sheer force and brute energy his voice would then acquire in Sepultura's subsequent albums. What we have here sounds too much like trash-metal 101-run-of-the-mill grunts instead, often awkwardly uttered and placed compared to the rhythm section (maybe a sign that Cavalera had not yet mastered English accentuation back then). Underwhelming to say the least. And since neither the intended idea for the vocal lines nor the lyrics are very sophisticated, the overall effect is quite tiring as far as those grunts are concerned. Not that I necessarily expect "sophistication" from the different subgenres Sepultura is tackling with... But if your performance doesn't sell the whole deal vocally speaking, there's not much left to get excited about with such overall lackluster results. So-called "hardcore fans" can say I'm splitting hair here, or that I "can't understand metal" as well, I don't care. I'm pretty sure that most of them are still very aware that *Chaos AD* and *Roots* are "objectively" better records than *Arise* anyway. Heck, a lot of those fans using this app already say so in their reviews, don't they? 2/5 for the purposes of this list, translating to a 7/10 grade for more general purposes. Next, please. Number of albums left to review: 394 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 271 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 144 Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 193 (including this one)

Disco total de thrash metal en toda regla. Muy intenso y sin bajar el pistón. Para muy incondicionales. No es mi género predilecto, pero podría llegar a escucharlo

Brutal

First time hearing Sepultura. I'm generally not a fan of growling vocals, so that is going to bring my rating down automatically. Otherwise, this album has its moments. The lead guitar riff in the first track, Arise, was great. As were some of the solos. I didn't understand many of the lyrics, but I'm pretty sure they would be depressing if I looked them up so I won't.