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Against

Sepultura · 1998

48 min · 15 tracks · death metal · thrash metal · alternative metal

A relentless fusion of aggressive riffs and rhythmic grooves that propels the listener through chaos and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, intense listening bursts
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • aggressive energy release
  • thought-provoking lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 6, 1998, 'Against' marked Sepultura's first album after the departure of founding member Max Cavalera. This period saw the band experimenting with their sound, incorporating diverse influences while solidifying their identity in the metal scene. It followed the commercial success of 'Roots' and reflected a critical moment of artistic evolution amid lineup changes.
Stylistic neighbors
Soulfly· Pantera· Machine Head

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Against 1:56
  • 2 Choke 3:38
  • 3 Rumors 3:06
  • 4 Old Earth 4:30
  • 5 Floaters in Mud 5:00
  • 6 Boycott 3:12
  • 7 Tribus 1:40
  • 8 Common Bonds 3:00
  • 9 F.O.E. 2:10
  • 10 Reza 2:18
  • 11 Unconscious 3:39
  • 12 Kamaitachi 3:05
  • 13 Drowned Out 1:30
  • 14 Hatred Aside 5:15
  • 15 T3rcermillennium 3:55

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