Product Overview
Roots by Sepultura, released in 1996, marked a bold and innovative shift in the band's musical direction. Blending their aggressive thrash metal roots with Brazilian tribal rhythms and indigenous instrumentation, the album forged a unique sonic identity that stood out in the metal world. Produced by Ross Robinson, Roots was heavily inspired by Brazil’s native culture and political struggles, incorporating field recordings from the Xavante tribe and traditional percussion that added authenticity and emotional depth. Tracks like “Roots Bloody Roots” and “Attitude” became anthems, not only for their crushing riffs but also for their powerful cultural resonance.
This album represented a high point in Sepultura’s career, pushing the boundaries of what metal could be. It was the last studio album to feature founding frontman Max Cavalera, giving it added historical significance. Critics and fans alike praised its daring fusion of styles and commitment to cultural exploration. Roots influenced a generation of nu-metal and alternative metal bands, while maintaining its integrity as a brutally heavy, politically conscious, and deeply personal work. It remains a landmark in metal history for its genre-defying ambition and raw energy.
Tracklist:
| A1 | Roots Bloody Roots | ||
| A2 | Attitude | ||
| A3 | Cut-Throat | ||
| A4 | Ratamahatta | ||
| A5 | Breed Apart | ||
| A6 | Straighthate | ||
| B1 | Spit | ||
| B2 | Lookaway | ||
| B3 | Dusted | ||
| B4 | Born Stubborn | ||
| B5 | Jasco | ||
| B6 | Itsári | ||
| B7 | Ambush | ||
| C1 | Endangered Species | ||
| C2 | Dictatorshit | ||
| Bonus Tracks | |||
| C3 | Ratamahatta (2 Meter Sessions) | ||
| C4 | Roots Bloody Roots (2 Meter Sessions) | ||
| C5 | Attitude (2 Meter Sessions) | ||
| C6 | Kaiowas (Take 1, Previously Unreleased) | ||
| D1 | Procreation (Of The Wicked) | ||
| D2 | Roots Bloody Roots (Demo) | ||
| D3 | Attitude (Instrumental Rough Mix) | ||
| D4 | Cutthroat (Instrumental Rough Mix) | ||
| D5 | Dictatorshit (Instrumental Rough Mix) | ||
| D6 | Untitled (Demo) | ||
| D7 | R.D.P. (Demo) | ||
| D8 | Dusted (Demo) |
