What makes Enslaved by Soulfly notable?

The album debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, reflecting its commercial success and solidifying Soulfly's presence in the metal genre. Critical reception highlighted its thematic complexity, with publications praising the lyrical depth and musicianship, further influencing the groove metal scene. When 'Enslaved' was released in 2012, Soulfly was well into their career, following their 2010 album 'Omen'. This release marked a continued evolution of their sound, showcasing a mature blend of aggressive metal with introspective lyrics. The band had established themselves as a prominent force in the metal scene since their formation in 1997.

Enslaved works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, wave-like pacing for engagement and politically charged intensity.

How many songs are on Enslaved?

Enslaved has 11 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Enslaved

Soulfly · 2012

53 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

A ferocious blend of groove and thrash metal, merging primal energy with thoughtful lyrical themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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World Scum — This track captures the album's raw energy with its relentless riffs and intense vocal delivery, embodying the societal critiques present throughout the record.
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Gladiator — A standout for its powerful chorus and dynamic shifts, 'Gladiator' explores themes of struggle and survival, making it an anthem for resilience.
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Chains — 'Chains' features intricate guitar work and a haunting atmosphere, representing a pivotal moment on the album that delves into personal and emotional battles.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends aggressive metal with introspective lyrics, maintaining energy while exploring complex themes.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to slower tempos in the latter tracks.
Lyrical themes are explored in a way that intertwines personal struggles with broader societal issues, evident in tracks like 'American Steel' and 'Redemption of Man by God'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic progression with peaks
wave-like pacing for engagement
politically charged intensity
tribal rhythms for movement
cathartic release through aggression

Maybe skip if you

seeking mellow background sounds
prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Continues the evolution of Soulfly's sound with thematic complexity.
Moods: Intense· Aggressive
Career context: When 'Enslaved' was released in 2012, Soulfly was well into their career, following their 2010 album 'Omen'. This release marked a continued evolution of their sound, showcasing a mature blend of aggressive metal with introspective lyrics. The band had established themselves as a prominent force in the metal scene since their formation in 1997.
Stylistic neighbors: Sepultura· Machine Head· Fear Factory