Over the years there have only been a few bands
that have been as ferocious as Sepultura.
It’s hard to believe that this band has been around for over twenty
years! Their new disc “Dante XXI” is about an ancient book of
about 800 years old… Dante Alighieri's “The Divine Comedy.”
A concept album might not be what you expect from these guys, but what they
have created here is the best thing since best things since “Roots”
or maybe “Chaos A.D.” Some songs are tribal and beat driven,
much like you would expect. However they turned up a notch on the violent
side of their music. “Dante XXI” is angrier sounding; more ferocious.
You can say that the music has a little bit more of a fresh sound to it
as well. They made some elements more prevalent, parts that they usually
keep at a minimum in most of their music. Stringed instruments other than
guitars (orchestral), piano included, and I believe a horn too. Also some
industrial beats are in the mix. What you will find most pleasing the ears
are the thrashing guitars. They can get you right into the tunes. “Convicted
In Life,” “City Of Dis,” “False,” “Fighting
On,” “Ostia,” and “Buried Words” are all worthy
of mentioning. Being that this is a concept album as you look down the track
listing you will notice that songs have intros. These intros help add to
the overall atmosphere to the disc, and are generally short tracks that
set a mood before the songs that follows commences. Derrick Greens vocals
seem to be his most strapping effort so far. Really, this is a step up in
my opinion in “Green Era” Sepultura. Job well done guys!
Rating: 87
Reviewed By: Jeffrey D. Adkins |
