Max Cavalera's fourth outing under the Soulfly banner finds the former Sepultura frontman as fierce as ever. Beginning with the wailing siren riffs of the title track, PROPHECY combines new-world issues with old-world religion. Throughout the album, the dreadlocked Cavalera conjures up images of Zion, using spiritual themes as an intriguing counterpoint to razor-sharp guitar lines and tight rhythms.
As on past Soulfly records, the songs often consist of movements, rather than more conventional structures; "Living Sacrifice" features a dub-like breakdown, while "Mars" incorporates an extended flamenco guitar solo that morphs into a reggae jam. However, there's still room for some pure, undiluted metal, as revealed on a powerful, straightforward version of Helmet's "In the Meantime." In a surprising conclusion, "Wings" features soulful, R&B-tinged lead vocals by Asha Rabouin, and a horn-laden instrumental finale, proving yet again that Cavalera aims to keep Soulfly as unpredictable as possible.
Recorded at The Salzmone Studio Oasis, Mesa, Arizona.
Soulfly: Max Cavalera (vocals, guitar, sitar, berimbau); Marc Rizzo (guitar); Bobby Burns (bass); Joe Nunez (drums, percussion).
Personnel: Max Cavalera (vocals, berimbau, sitar); Marc Rizzo (guitar, flamenco guitar); John Michael Gray (keyboards, sampler); Joel Nunez (drums).
Audio Mixer: Terry Date.
Recording information: Serbia; The Saltmine Studio Oasis, Mesa, AZ.
Editor: John Michael Gray.
Additional personnel: Asha Rabouin, Danny Marianino (vocals); Ljubomir Dimtrijevic (flute, bagpipes, percussion); David Ellefson (bass); Meia Noite, Kaval (percussion); John Gray (samples); Mark Pringle (background vocals).
NOTESCMJ (3/22/04, p.18) - "[T]he tracks on PROPHECY have worldly textures and a distinct vibe that furthers Soulfly's status as a fluid musical tribe."
such attack and power, it's a welcomed surprise yes, soulfly has made a record that surpasses its past. the songs here are much more heavier than what they've played in the past and max is showing more world flavor instead of south america. and it works for a master of world metal, because he's blending it in without overtaking the songs. and it's an awesome wall of sound when he punches through with his influence of n.y.h.c., and showing his chops when it comes to metal while dropping the "nu" portion. better written and more threatening than before, this will become a classic as far as the soulfly name applies. Submitted by calavera1102 (amarillo, tx) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
At last! FLYing Max has found the SOUL. To listen to the Prophecy is like to walk a closely known path, yet seen from other (wider) direction. Plus he made it the way, we can take it further and further in our minds. There is nothing to deal with, except the fact THIS IS a piece of true art; full of outrage, tears and cries as well as full of prayers for peace and love... all tied together in phenomenal passion. Respect! Submitted by Mimozemstan ("xxx") Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
This is the prophecy!!! Yes, sir! This is the best album of all Max Cavalera's creations. It's pure energy, I want to listen it over and over again!!! Actually I'm gonna do it right now, YEAH!!!
Submitted by Damned Machine (Medellin, Colombia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Soulfly awesome with propechy***** i have all albums of SOULFLY and I think this album is much better than the latest, max cavalera have a magic creativity, prophecy is great!, the first song "propechy" like the old school, living sacrifice, defeat u, mars, moses, i believe, porrada!, soulfly IV, born again anarchist, in the meantime, wingz, execution style, but the surprise is with "march on river orina" is a popular song, with french horns, all the propechy album is fantastic, i love sepultura the trash/metal, now soulfly is diferent but max cavalera is the same scream guy!!!! that i ever hear, his voice! is fundamentally precious! and every song and album of max cavalera is precious> Submitted by brujeria_marijuana (chilpancingo, gro, MÉXICO) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
the best there is the best album of soulfly i like cause you can fell the power of the band in concert its 100% power Submitted by ynanakase01 (Quito,ph,Ecuador) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
such attack and power, it's a welcomed surprise
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