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Quit whining and open your ears...

G. Stanyer | Adelaide, South Australia Australia | 11/19/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"How much longer do we have to listen to people denigrate the work of Sepultura after Max Cavalera?



If you can't hear the quality of the songwriting and arranging in this album, then you just aren't listening. Sepultura post-Max have developed into one of the most mature and intelligent thrash band on the planet; Derrick Green sings his ass off, Andreas Kisser's writing is world class and the overall production quality is given more attention than it ever did when Max was in the band. And above all, they aren't afraid to try new approaches, which many fans of the old line up seem to feel threatened by....



Too many people are obsessed with the cult of personality, and can't/won't accept that Sepultura can thrive, let alone exist, without Max.



If you want to hear Max, listen to Soulfly. If you wany to hear bleeding edge thrash, check this release out, but above all, try to keep your mind and your ears open."

Metal Lives

Isaiah | Boise, ID | 09/05/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In a world filled with K-mart metal, and proceesed pop; Roorback is a breath of fresh air. Bringing the intsensity and insanity of what metal has always been back into the limelight. Every song is ferocious and impactful and down right amazingly crafted. The bonuss disc "Revolusongs" showcases Sepultura's divine ability to cover songs and make them their own. "Bullet the Bly Sky" by U2 and Jane's Addiction's "Mountain Song" are my favorite of the cover tunes. I would say my favorite album track, but there are too many that top the list for me. If you love metal, you'll love Roorback."

The best since Arise

Sepulhead | Boston, MA | 08/30/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sepultura haven't made an album this good in 12 years. This album is much faster and heavier than against or nation. Anyone who doesn't believe in post-max sepultura needs only to listen to this cd. Derrick's vocals are in top form and he shows that he is a more powerful and dynamic singer than max ever was. Paulo's bass is more noticeable to me than ever before, with a scattering of really cool bass lines throughout the cd. Andreas' guitar work is faster than it has been in recent years, and, thankfully, the great solos are BACK! But the best part of this album is, of course, Igor's drumming. If that is any surprise to you then you must not know Sepultura.
Come Back Alive, Corrupted, Mindwar, Leech, The Rift, and Activist are all great, fast songs. Apes of God is a mid-paced song with a really good riff and some NASTY drumming. More of the Same, Bottomed Out, Urge, and As It Is are all more unique songs showcasing Derrick's clean and varied vocals. I think the only one I didn't mention yet is Godless. It's a fairly heavy song, kind of on the slow side, and it really grows on you. This whole cd is excellent and a GREAT comeback for Sepultura. I Urge everyone to check this out. You won't be disappointed. Standout songs are The Rift, More of the Same, Come Back Alive, and all the others."