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Recorded live at Brixton Academy, London, England on December 16, 1996.
To combat the sales backlash that began when Derrick Green took singer/guitarist Max Cavalera's spot in the group, Roadrunner Records released the live document Under a Pale Grey Sky. Recorded in the very short period between the death of his stepson and his exit from the group, Cavalera's performance is nothing short of breathtaking. His venomous roar has rarely sounded this raw and heartfelt, he screams with a fury that comes deep from within, and he delivers a performance that pulls the listener uncomfortably close. Guitarist Andreas Kisser is also in fine form, offering an eerie, melodic counterpoint to Cavalera's pounding riffs. One only needs to look to "Endangered Species" to see why the two guitarists were a masterful pairing, with Kisser pasting blistering and shrill leads over Cavalera's abrasive chug in a tense battle of aggression. The track selection may leave a little to be desired; while they take most of the songs from Chaos A.D. and Roots, they barely cover their catalog before that point. What is here is awesome, but it would have been nice to hear "Inquisition Symphony" or "Under Seige" as performed by the group (arguably) at its peak. Toward the end of the performance, the band is strikingly lucid, launching into its two most distinct and awe-inspiring tracks with the last of its energies. First, the acoustic jam "Kaiowas" is a brilliant display of technical skill that showcases the beauty and joy the band finds in its native Brazilian music. Then comes the true monster, "Ratamahatta," a percussion-based masterpiece that plows over the audience with its tribal throb and cathartic build. A massive cover of Motörhead's "Orgasmatron" puts an end to the proceedings and satisfies the encore desires of the audience, but it is a brief coda to an otherwise brutal show. The band was on top of its game professionally and deeply wounded emotionally, making its music as sharp and poignant as it has ever been. Where most live metal albums tend to come off thin and sloppy, Under a Pale Grey Sky does the opposite. Through crystal-clear production, an airtight performance, and a top-notch selection of songs, the album paints a picture of a larger-than-life band throwing its massive bulk around for two hours of sheer hatred. And really, what else would any self-respecting metal fan want out of a live album? ~ Bradley Torreano
Personnel: Max Cavalera (vocals, guitar, berimbau); Andreas Kisser (vocals, guitar); Rick Rodney, Monte Conner (vocals); Igor Cavalera (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Colin Richardson.
Recording information: Brixton Academy, London, England (1996).
Photographers: Gregory Monroe; Niels Van Iperen; Mark Allan; Kevin Estrada.
Sepultura: Max Cavalera (vocals, guitar); Andreas Kisser (guitar); Paulo Jr. (bass); Igor Cavalera (drums).
Additional personnel: Rick Rodney, Strife (vocals).
Spin (12/02, p.43) - "...The rhythms are heavier than Slipknot's..."
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Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)    List All 8 Reviews Best live album
this album was one of their best, ( on top of the fact that it was live.) i havent listened to the whole thing yet but Territory (#4)is the best.
Submitted by climberdude666 (Lebanon, NH, USA)
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 Not what I expected
Though this album contains live material from all of Sepultura's albums with Max Cavalera, it was recorded during a tour supporting "Roots", and thus contains mostly material from that album. Though there is enough material here to make any "Roots" fan hysterical, I found it disappointing in terms of showcasing their earlier thrash songs that broke the band in the first place. Songs from that era are often only partially played in medleys on this album, and solos are absent. Altogether, not the depth I expected and had come to love from earlier Sepultura.
Submitted by a reviewer (New Jersey, USA)
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roots bloody roots
this cd is good because it offers alot of range of sepultura's caree like it goes from song that was writen in 96 to a song that was writen in 86 and it has sweet sound quality
Submitted by a reviewer (winnipeg canada)
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This album was recorded in december 96 in the last Sep's gig with Max.
If you like fast, furious, agressive, tribal rock played and with the deep of the soul, you will never forget this album!!!!
Than you will see what is a real rock band!!!!!!!
Cheers
Submitted by a reviewer (Săo Paulo, SP, Brazil)
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THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SEPULTURA LIVE CD'S AT IT'S BEST. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FANS TO BUY IT,U WON'T REGRET IT
Submitted by a reviewer (HILLSIDE NJ USA)
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