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All tracks have been digitally remastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound, New York, New York.
Brazilian death metal upstart Sepultura took an incredible leap forward with their second full-length album, 1987's Schizophrenia. Though recorded only a year after the band's primitive debut, Schizophrenia displayed a remarkable sonic evolution in both technical and creative terms. Constant touring, rehearsal, and the addition of new lead guitarist Andreas Kisser obviously helped the band achieve the musical proficiency necessary to pull off its complex songs. This is apparent as soon as the Psycho-inspired intro theme gives way to the precise, lightning-quick staccato riffing of "From the Past Comes the Storm." But Sepultura immediately raises the stakes with the excellent riffs and precise soloing on "To the Wall" and "Escape From the Void." The seven-minute instrumental "Inquisition Symphony" is simply breathtaking in its diversity, perfectly showcasing the band's incredible combination of melody and aggression. The re-recorded version of the group's early hit "Troops of Doom" makes this album even more collectible, and helps set the stage for the band's subsequent breakthrough release, Beneath the Remains. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia
Digitally remastered reissue of the hit Brazilian thrashmetal group's 1987 album on a gold CD & with three bonustracks added, 'The Past Reborns The Storms' (Demo Version),'Septic Schizo' (Rough Mix) & 'To The Wall' (Rough Mix). 13tracks total. 1997 Roadrunner Records release.
Recorded at J.G. Estudio, Bela Horizante, Brazil in August, 1987 and August 26 & 27, 1990. Includes liner notes by Don Kaye.
Reissue producer: Jeff Daniel.
Sepultura: Max Cavalera (vocals, guitar); Andreas Kisser (electric & acoustic guitars, background vocals); Paulo Jr. (bass); Igor Cavalera (drums).
Additional personnel: Paulo Gordo (violin); Henrique (synthesizers).
Sepultura Schizophrenia Songs Schizophrenia Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews their best!!!
Passing away from the "satanic anthems" from their early split and debut, this one, is a way foward in lyrics themes, with good contribuiton by Wladmir Korg (Chakal). The music itself is a remarkable progress either. The 1st album with the (then) new guitarrist Andreas Kisser proves that the replacement was an urge, and he surelly shows his important contribution in the progress seen in that album. Pure thrash, in its best. Even the vocal is a lot better, avoiding the reverb overdose of the previous releases. In my opinion, it´s their best album. The remix and the bonus stuff are a plus that counts.
Submitted by kid (sp/sp/brazil)
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I love this album. This is my favorite release from Sepultura. Its raw, fast, angry, and just bad ass. Max's vocals are morbid, destoying anything in sight. Guitar is kept simple, but rips along side the drums that will pound you into submission. Highlight tracks are "To the Wall" "From the Past Comes the Storms" "Escape to the Void" "Inqusition Symphony". "The Abyss" will almost slip you into a trance, a lost world...floating about until you are ripped into shreds by the next thrashing masterpeice. I think the production quality is perfect. It gives this album a real sound. Not that clear, quality mixing is bad, but i just think that wouldnt sound good on this album. Not for weaklings. I suggest you strap yourself in for musical madness mashing mercilless beatings to your brain. Youll be thrashing immediately. Buy it now, its friggen sweet. Escape...to the VOIIIIID!!!!
Submitted by N/A (Auburn, CA, USA)
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This is an AWESOME thrash metal classic! These songs are very fast and aggressive, and aren't those generic, meaningless Satanic themes captured on 'Morbid Visions'; these songs are more about anger, self destruction, injustice, etc...subjects I'm sure many people can understand and relate to. Sepultura had basically changed their Venom/Celtic Frost death metal style to more of a Metallica/Slayer influenced speed metal style.The production of this album doesn't sound too bad either considering Sepultura produced it themselves. The remake of "Troops of Doom" is also amazing...very heavy guitar sound. Great metal...simple as that.
Submitted by megadeth1981 (Lakeland, FL, USA)
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I simply corroborate what's been fairly mentioned by the reviewer below me; thrash masters Sepultura present here one of their most ferocious and fast work, wrongfully criticized for being some Slayer rip off. Strangely enough, this vast butchery just seem to ease my twisted mind. Long live metal.
Submitted by emerson1 (tOULOUSE, France)
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Thrash classic
Sepultura finally begin to take form on this album for sure. The only thing hold back all the stars is the poor production but as far as i know this one was self produced by sepultura. Kisser's first recording with the band a a stellar performance. Standout tracks From the past comes the storms, To the void and the masterpiece instrumental Inquisition symphony. If only they still wrote em like this
Submitted by G. Kennedy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
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