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Soulfly (Double Digipak)

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I'll admit. I found out about Soulfly before Sepultura. I realize that Sepultura 1985-1996 is a lot better than Soulfly in Comparison. But with this in mind, I still am able to Enjoy almost anything Max Does. (Almost, I hate the Record 3) When I picked this Double Record up, I was just starting into the Metal Scene. I feel that it doesn't take a minute long Guitar solo with millions of cords to make a good song/band. What I did feel that mattered were good drums. I am not the Average person, who listens to average music. I like it different, just look at some of my other reviews. I am a drummer/percussionist in a band right now. (Part of my drum set is scratch built)I love Tribal drums, and when I found out about Soulfly, it was an opportunity I couldn't refuse. I picked up this record and the Primitive Digipak with 4 bonus songs. Now that's a lot of Tribal Metal. And while Primitive has somewhat faded, this 2 disc version remains as strong as ever.

Some people say this is Nu-metal. I disagree. The only part that I feel is Nu-Metal is the Verse that Fred Durst "Sings" in Bleed. My definition of Nu-Metal is Rock combine with Rap Elements and no solos. This, my dear reader, is Tribal Metal, something Sepultura started with the record Chaos A.D. What will stand out in Tribal Metal more is focus on the drums and atmosphere. While guitar solos do make an occasional appearance, you're not going to find Beneath the Remains here.

The first Disc, the actual record, is 5 Stars in itself. You can tell that Max was Pissed when they recorded it. This was due to his Stepson's Murder.

1. Eye for an Eye (10/10) Great opener that really gets your attention.
2. No Hope = No Fear (10/10) It used to make my hair stand on end if I got really into it.
3. Bleed (9/10)is where some Sepultura fans following Max, (when this was first released) may have snapped due to Fred Durst making an appearance. I would like to point out that, this was release in 1998, Bizkit didn't start to sell out until the next year, and not that it mattered much. This was probably the best lyrics the D-bag ever wrote.
4. Tribe (10/10) is classic, with Max Cavelera starting out on the Berimbau.
5. Bumba (6/10) is what I could consider filler, while it has a reggae atmosphere and all, I am just tempted to press the skip button.
6. First commandment (9/10) eerie, great song with creepy drums and features Chino from the Deftones. I don't like the Deftones, and they make too many appearances with Max, but they manage to do a good Job.
7. Bumbklaatt (9/10) I guess is an insult Max made up, and the Guitars are what make the song stand out so much.
8. Soulfly (7/10)it's a very nice, calm instrumental.
9. Umbabarauma (9/10)is a Portuguese song about Soccer. Very nice.
10. Quilambo (6/10)is like Bumba. And while it has a good message behind it, it isn't that great. Features Guest Benji from the Reggae Metal Band Dub War.
11. Fire (7/10)it's a really catchy tune, even though the lyrics are very simple, also has a good solo.
12. The Song Remains Insane (10/10) brutal and strange and wheni it starts, it doesn't let go.
13. No. (10/10) If people followed these rules, society would be better. Very Vulgar.
14. Prejudice. (10/10)Benji returns with a better performace than Quilambo. It lists Max and Benji as using Chains on here but I don't here them.
15. Karmageddon (6/10)closes the album with a bizarre instrumental. Good way to close the Album but a little boring.

Disc 2: honestly, why buy the normal version for $17 when you can throw in 3 more dollars and get a bonus disc with 15 songs and extra artwork?

Remix's I feel that the Remixes of Tribe and Soulfly are the only ones that have a real big change. The Eternal Spirit Mix feels like it was combined with First Commandment. The Quilambo and Umbabarauma Mix's sound very similar to each other; it's just played at a different distortion level with some techno noises in the background.

The Live Songs are great and have Crystal Clear Quality. The Opener Eye For an Eye and Tribe are found on the Digipak of Primitive. And after No Hope = No Fear there's supposed to be Spit (Sepultura). I don't know about the rest of the missing Live Songs though. The live version of Bleed with Dana's little brother is hilarious. The kid doesn't know how to sing into the microphone or isn't used to it, because at one point you can tell he isn't close enough to it or he forgot a line.

The Eye for an Eye (Live at Indigo Ranch) 10/10 is basically a Live Demo. (Indigo Ranch is where they recorded it) Somewhat different and pretty cool. In the credits, it proudly states that the drummer mixed it in 5 minutes.

The 2 B-sides. Cangaceiro (6/10) and Ain't no Feeble Bastard (Discharge Cover)(8/10) are short songs that have a Punk atmosphere to them and sound somewhat like Demos.

The B-Side that for some Reason wasn't put on the 2nd disc but should have.

Possibility of Life's Destruction (Discharge Cover) 10/10 it's 1 and a half minutes of Pure Thrash. Very fun!!!

I was sad as any to hear of Sepulturas break-up, but one listen to their self titled album, and it is a real mixed blessing! "Bleed" and "Tribe" are two of my favorite tracks, plus for an extra couple of bucks you get a second disc full of rare remixes and live tracks. Any fan of Sepultra, will easily find a home with Soulfly.

Excellent cd, blended nicely. Even the instrumental track seems to fit right in the midst of the mayham. The use of the various instruments is part of what seperates Soulfly from many of the other bands in a time that the majority of metal has been drained of originality. People that are disgruntled about the Sepultura break up need to get over it. Max Cavelera is still pushing out great music and who can discourage an artists from flexing his mind and trying something else? Personally i like this album better than the majority(if not all) the Max era Sepultura. Yeah....that's right...i said it. And now i set myself up for the useless review award by the die hard Sepultura fans....oh well!

I gotta be honest, when I got this CD, I put it in, and listened some, I skipped Eye For an Eye because that was the [one] song that I had heard. Let me tell you, the WHOLE album (first) takes getting used to. I've listened to it a bunch of times now, and it's gradually getting better. When I first got it, I would've given it a 1-2 star(s). But now, I have given it a 4 because it's better. The 2nd CD makes it TOTALLY worth it though, as the remixes and live versions are AWESOME. I would suggest this to people who like reggae/rap/heavy metal, but not limp bizkit because they would take a LONG time to get used to it, just like me. So buy it or don't, hope I influenced you.

well, first, i thought max has finished, but after listening to this cd, it relly blew my brain out. every single song has its own unique and power. listen to tribe, umbabarauma, or bumba. and the remix things are awesome. i had to collect my brain piece by piece..it really blew me...

Soulfly was formed by ex-Sepultura vocalist and axe-man Max Cavalera. He has come back with a vengeance! This Digi-Pak is a nice investment. It comes with the already awesome Soulfly CD, plus it has a bonus CD with remixes and live tracks. Now I can take or leave the remixes, but the live songs are AMAZING. You really get the energy of a concert. I previously owned the Soulfly CD, but man, this is worth getting. Highlights include ALL live tracks on the Bonus CD, plus ALL the songs on the regular CD are great too. Favorites: "Eye For An Eye", "No Hope, No Fear," Bleed (W/ Fred Durst)," Bumbklatt," Fire,""NO" and "Prejudice" Note: check out Dana's brother singing on the live "Bleed," it's pretty funny.

Soulfly's self titled debut album from 1998 has to be my least favourite Soulfly album. Soulfly have definitely since moved on to create some very strong material, but if I set aside nostalgia and judge this album fairly on its own merits I cannot claim it is a very good record.

The album sets the tone for most Soufly albums to come; the material blends together world music influences and groove metal along with Nu Metal sections like Sepultura's 1996 album Roots, and similarly it was also produced by Ross Robinson, this time fresh from producing Limp Bizkit's 1997 debut album Three Dollar Bill, Yall$.

Limp Bizkit's front man Fred Durst (and also DJ Lethal) makes a guest vocal appearance on the album on the track `Bleed,' but he isn't the only musician to perform on the album aside from the members of Soulfly. Chino Marino from the Deftones shows up on `First Commandment,' and Benji Webb from Skindred adds some of his distinctive flavour to `Prejudice.'

Even the albums main single `Eye For An Eye,' features Burton C Bell and Dino Cazarez from Fear Factory, who's bassist Christian Olde Wolbers appears on yet another of the album's tracks later on. All that is before you even consider the non-famous contributors like tribal percussionist and Max's friends and relatives. The album is much more like a large project, some grand experiment like Probot or Roadrunner United than the debut album of a band who write songs together in a room.

I did like the album for a time, but it has not aged very well. I find it difficult to listen to in one sitting and think it is more of an album for cherry picking a few of the best moments from than sitting down to and consuming whole. Don't get me wrong, even with all I've said there are some moments on the album that are very good, `Bumbklaat,' and `Fire,' are good songs.

I also like the intro to `First Commandment,' even if it is a little too similar to Tool's `Disgustapated,' for comfort and finally `Eye For An Eye,' is good even if you do sometimes feel a little like it is an attempt to repeat the success of Roots Bloody Roots however knowing or unknowingly that may be on Max's part.

Overall though, the music for me at least is a little to plain and uninteresting during the proper metal sections, and the tribal sections do not fit as well as on subsequent Soufly Records. This, coupled with the production and the aforementioned disjointed project feel makes this album Soulfly's weakest in my opinion. I wouldn't go as far as to say it is valueless and Soulfly fans should check it out and judge for themselves, but unfortunately this is not an album that I personally enjoy all that much.

did not know that fred durst the lead singer of limp bizkit did a assist on the song bleed. Awesome cd a must buy for fans of hardcore music like pantera and slipknot and mudvayne.

This is one of the best digipacks ever created! First of all, the original album is nothing short of amazing. Max Cavalera is an awesome singer and personnaly, I feel that he sings better than with Sepultura in this CD. What's interesting about this album is the variety of different remixes used for the songs. My favorite is the extreme ragga dub mix for the song Quilombo ( kick out the bass drum )! Anyway, even if this CD is a few bucks more, you should definetly get it to appreciate the remixes ( they're worth it! )

When i first saw this cd in a music store, i was hesitant. why would i pay 23.99 for a cd i already owned plus a cd of remixes? well, after much debating i bought it and found it had 5 live songs (including BLEED with max's deceased stepson's little bro rapping it out!), 2 unreleased songs, and even the remixes were good! so i would like to say the extra money is worth it, especially if you dont already own the SOULFLY SELF TITLED CD! even if you do, i guess it's worth it if youve got extra cash to blow.