A-Lex
Sepultura · 2009
54 min · 18 tracks · death metal
Aggressive rhythms and intricate arrangements collide, creating a chaotic yet cohesive narrative reflecting inner turmoil and societal discontent.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moloko Mesto Start here — The track stands out with its rapid-fire riffs and relentless energy, embodying the chaos that characterizes both the album and the source material it draws from.
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The Treatment — This song delves into themes of dehumanization and social critique, featuring complex arrangements that showcase the band's technical prowess while staying true to their aggressive roots.
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Ludwig Van — Blending classical motifs with heavy metal elements, this track exemplifies Sepultura's ability to fuse diverse influences while maintaining a powerful message about transformation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious structure and aggressive sound reflect its conceptual depth and thematic focus.
What we noticed
- The album is structured into four distinct sections, each marked by the 'A-Lex' interludes that create thematic breaks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, intense listening bursts
- dynamic emotional journeys
- aggressive rhythmic focus
- narrative-driven sonic experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Ambitious concept album that reflects inner turmoil and societal discontent.
- Themes
- human decay· personal transformation· disillusionment narrative
- Career context
- Released in January 2009, A-Lex marked Sepultura's eleventh studio album and their first since the departure of founding member Igor Cavalera. This album sought to explore themes of mental anguish and societal issues, continuing their evolution after the commercial success of previous albums like Dante XXI.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soulfly· Pantera· Machine Head
Tracklist
- 1 A-Lex I 1:54
- 2 Moloko Mesto Start here 2:09
- 3 Filthy Rot 2:46
- 4 We've Lost You! 4:13
- 5 What I Do! 2:01
- 6 A-Lex II 2:18
- 7 The Treatment 3:23
- 8 Metamorphosis 3:01
- 9 Sadistic Values 6:50
- 10 Forceful Behavior 2:27
- 11 Conform 1:54
- 12 A-Lex III 2:03
- 13 The Experiment 3:28
- 14 Strike 3:40
- 15 Enough Said 1:36
- 16 Ludwig Van 5:30
- 17 A-Lex IV 2:46
- 18 Paradox 2:15
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