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Sepultura - Beneath the Remains Audio CD

A fair review of the Sepultura "Beneath the Remains" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Sepultura reviews here, or go back to the Sepultura tabs.

Sepultura Band: Sepultura
Title: Beneath the Remains
Rating:
Release Date: 1990-07-20
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Beneath the Remains 2: Inner Self 3: Stronger Than Hate 4: Mass Hypnosis 5: Sarcastic Existence 6: Slaves of Pain 7: Lobotomy 8: Hungry 9: Primitive Future

Solid album but not their best -- 3.5 stars
I looked over the track listing to see if I remembered any of the songs and I didn't. I owned a copy of Sepultura's "Beneath the Remains" many years ago but inexplicably parted with it and until I recently re-bought it I had not heard it in like 14 years.

I may not have listened to it enough all those years ago because it's the kind of album that's charms are not evident until repeated listens. But even then it's not as brutal and underground sounding as "Morbid Visions" (my favorite by them) or as memorable as "Arise" (my second favorite).

Recorded at Christmastime 1988 in Rio de Janeiro, this was the band's first release to be produced under the capable hands of noted American engineer Scott Burns (and the record would be mixed at his Morrisound studio in January '89). The sound therefore is good and crisp and far more precise than before.

The title track and "Stronger Than Hate" (the latter of which featured backing vocals by Incubus and Atheist members) are probably the tracks that stand out most chorus-wise and the first song on the B-side "Sarcastic Existence" is a pummeling thrasher that is one of the heaviest on the album.

That said, there are a couple awkward spots riffing-wise where it's clear the band were still developing their chops musically and some spots on the record come off almost as filler.

Still, this album is good solid death/thrash when taken as a whole and is a worthy addition to any Sepultura collection.


Best album
I think Sepultura was at the top on this album Beneath The Remains!!!. This album is the best for me.


From this point on...
While 'Morbid Visions' is your typical sub par produced death metal album, 'Schizophrenia' went up a peg on the production factor and overall musicianship; Max Cavalera & co. At this point in the evolution of Sepultura, the band had already released two full-fledged albums(Morbid Visions & Schizophrenia). included their influence of American and European thrash into the album, a choice that would later lead to their defining sound heard in 'Beneath the Remains'.

'Clarity', a term not really adored by Metal Heads, but in this case it was actually a high note in Sepultura's catlogue. The instruments, Max's grunt/'war cry' and overall sound of the album sets it apart from their previous efforts. The lyrics, consisting of self power, evil doings, government corruption and destruction, still utilize the same Sepultura formula we're used to-'Pure Anarchy'. Their next album, 'Arise' was along the same vein as 'BTR'; incorporating more of the indigenous tribal tone, a common Sepultura reference, and merging varying styles of music(Hardcore,Punk,Industrial)with their sound.

Highly recommended album in the Death/Thrash Metal scene. If you don't have this album, purchase it. Definite 5 outta 5.


jungle boy thrash with the big boys now
I wish they could realy clean up the recording it has alot of hiss and extra noise on it. this is the cd that most people noticed sepultura as a certified thrash band with they reminded me of slayer hellawaits a bit with this cd but they had alot more to offer. but simply a must have for thrash fans.


sepultura beneath the remains
this album is for true metal fans. my god what a brutal metal album. max and igor in their prime. anyone who has never heard them needs to check it out they are the real deal. if you like this check out roots and chaos a. d. then go get the brand new cavelero conspiracy the brothers reunited.


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