Kairos
Sepultura · 2011
103 min · 18 tracks · death metal · thrash metal · alternative metal
A relentless fusion of aggressive grooves and intricate melodies, reflecting the band's Brazilian roots and metal evolution.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of themes wave-like pacing with intensity aggressive grooves for catharsis
- Context
- Released on June 24, 2011, 'Kairos' is Sepultura's thirteenth studio album and a significant moment following their 2009 release 'A-Lex.' At this time, the band was solidifying their identity in the metal scene, exploring new sounds while maintaining their heavy roots. This album showcases a matured sound that reflects both their legacy and willingness to innovate.
- If you like
- death metal, thrash metal, alternative metal
Kairos is an album by Sepultura, released in 2011. A relentless fusion of aggressive grooves and intricate melodies, reflecting the band's Brazilian roots and metal evolution. Kairos received positive critical reception, marking a return to form for the band after mixed reviews for previous releases. The album demonstrated Sepultura's ability to adapt within the metal genre while achieving notable chart positions, further solidifying their influence in alternative and groove metal scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kairos sound like?
A relentless fusion of aggressive grooves and intricate melodies, reflecting the band's Brazilian roots and metal evolution. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.
What makes Kairos by Sepultura notable?
Kairos received positive critical reception, marking a return to form for the band after mixed reviews for previous releases. The album demonstrated Sepultura's ability to adapt within the metal genre while achieving notable chart positions, further solidifying their influence in alternative and groove metal scenes. Released on June 24, 2011, 'Kairos' is Sepultura's thirteenth studio album and a significant moment following their 2009 release 'A-Lex.' At this time, the band was solidifying their identity in the metal scene, exploring new sounds while maintaining their heavy roots. This album showcases a matured sound that reflects both their legacy and willingness to innovate.
Who is Kairos for?
Kairos works well if you're into dynamic exploration of themes, wave-like pacing with intensity and aggressive grooves for catharsis.
How many songs are on Kairos?
Kairos has 18 tracks, running approximately 103 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Spectrum 4:00
- 2 Kairos Standout 3:34
- 3 Relentless Standout 3:34
- 4 2011 0:28
- 5 Just One Fix 3:30
- 6 Dialog 4:54
- 7 Mask 4:29
- 8 1433 0:29
- 9 Seethe 2:24
- 10 Born Strong Standout 4:37
- 11 Embrace the Storm 3:30
- 12 5772 0:26
- 13 No One Will Stand 3:15
- 14 Structure Violence (Azzes) 5:37
- 15 4648 0:27
- 16 Firestarter 4:29
- 17 Point of No Return 3:24
Disc 2
- 1 The Making of Kairos 50:13
Release Date
June 24, 2011
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
103 min 26 sec
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