Sorcerers of speed metal, protectors of the mighty thrash, knights of the double kick drum--Soulfly are out to take no prisoners with their third album--titled, of course, III. Ex-Sepultura mainman Max Cavalera pulls out all the stops with a jawdropping melange of churning, screaming guitars, throaty Cookie Monster vocals, and polyrhythmic percussion that, occasionally combined with sampled effects, is simultaneously hypnotic and overwhelming. "Downstroy" starts as the band means to continue--full-tilt, while the climax of "Enterfaith" incorporates a bowel-loosening kick drum attack that makes one thankful for the comparatively low-key "One" that immediately follows. There's a Portuguese language track ("Brasil"), followed by a charmingly mesmerizing downtempo interlude in the first couple of minutes of the extended "Tree of Pain," which of course soon metamorphoses into a more literal musical representation of agony. With a pedigree like Cavalera's musical satisfaction is practically guaranteed, and the melding of speed, thrash and nu-metal with imaginative sampling and Brazilian rhythms here conveys a musical depth that makes III a consistently absorbing experience.
Additional personnel includes: Otto D'Agnolo (keyboards); Greg Hall (drums).
Recorded at Chaton Studios, Phoenix, Arizona.
Personnel: Max Cavalera (vocals, guitar, berimbau, sitar); Matthew Clark, Jose Angel Navarro, Igor Cavalera, Susan Clark, Michael Cook (chant); Mickey Doling (guitar, percussion); Wiley Arnett (guitar); Otto D'Agnolo (keyboards); Roy Mayorga (drums, percussion); Greg Hall (drums); Meia Noite (percussion); John Naylor (programming).
Audio Mixers: Max Cavalera; Otto D'Agnolo; Terry Date.
Spin (8/02, p.110) - 6 out of 10- "...There's something undeniably thrilling about an Ozzfest demagogue who champions dignity as a human right and makes a maxim like 'Faith is a weapon' his rallying cry...the band remains a hard-charging, tribal-drumming monster fierce enough to kick the bulldozers out of the rainforest....3 could be the charm for Soulfly..." Alternative Press (8/02, p.67) - 7 out of 10 - "...Streamlined and digestable...A impenitent tone is set from the start...enough to get the troops of doom marching once again..." CMJ (6/17/02, p.16) - "...This one is a winner; don't miss out..." NME (Magazine) (6/22/02, p.52) - 6 out of 10 - "...Another clench-jawed grind through seven kinds of hell...Soulfly must be the only band who can make the obligatory minute of Sept. 11th silence seem loud."
Soulfly is terrible. This album is better than the Primitive, which was downright aweful, but it's still not good. Why does Max Cavalera keep releasing this same generic sound, with the same lame lyrics over and over again. I miss Sepultura. Because they suck now too, it's a shame. Does anyone remember the good old days of Chaos A.D.? Arise was also really cool. Soulfly is just a watered down version of Roots. Also, guest appearances suck. I'm being generous with 2 stars, because Max used to be cool. Submitted by a reviewer (CT, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Soulfly "3" This record is better than "Primitive". It drags a little on the last 3 tracks, but is will restore some faith into true soulfly/sepultura fans. It has only one actual guest vocalist on it which will make it easier to interpret in a live atmosphere. Watching Soulfly tour under the "Primitive" album was a joke, practically every song on that album has a guest vocalist,which made impossible for them to pull off live. Instead of having a band member fill in on vocal duties for the M.I.A. guest vocalist ,they would just abruptly stop the song before that part would come into play.....anyway i'm rambling, go pick up "3" when it comes out it is worth it. Submitted by a reviewer (Boise ID) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
3rd time lucky "3" is the most intense effort by Max and the "tribe" by far, it has a definite death metal attack to it whereas the first 2 albums seemed to occasionally lack in rawness and density. Listen to Enter Faith for an example of the power and aggression that makes this more than just nu-metal, because it sounds honest and heartfelt for one. Submitted by mikebeatham (Sheffield, UK) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Intense... Intense... that's the word I choose to describe this album... I see this as the way Sepultura would have sounded if Max would have stayed. 'Enterfaith' and 'Tree of Pain' being some of my favourites. And I think the minute silence for Sep.11. is an awesome detail. Not every band that have put an album since then has done it. And i think is a good way to show respect for those people. Plus you have Max's raging vocals and The guitars are as heavy as always, and Roy Mayorga made and excellent job with the drumkit. In the end, Soulfly Rules!!! Submitted by a reviewer (San Salvador, El Salvador. Central America) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
very good album this was the last album from soulfly ive liked tho Submitted by me (my house) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Soulfly is terrible.
Soulfly "3"
3rd time lucky
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