Nation
Sepultura · 2001
67 min · 20 tracks · death metal
A potent blend of thrash and groove metal infused with diverse global influences and politically charged themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sepulnation Start here — The opening track sets a powerful tone for the album, combining aggressive riffs with a chant-like chorus that embodies unity and resistance.
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One Man Army — This track showcases anthemic qualities with driving rhythms and lyrics about individuality and strength against oppression, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Vox Populi — A standout piece that merges heavy instrumentation with an accessible melody, addressing themes of voice and activism, making it memorable and impactful.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Nation showcases a blend of thrash and groove metal with political themes, reflecting Sepultura's evolution.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive thrash riffs and rapid tempos, while the second half shifts to slower, groove-oriented sections.
- Several tracks incorporate diverse instrumentation, such as tribal percussion and Brazilian musical elements, enhancing the global influences.
- The lyrics address political themes and social issues, with a focus on empowerment and resistance, which is evident in multiple tracks.
- 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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5/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, impactful listening sessions
- intense, energetic bursts
- reflective moments of tension
- layered, intricate rhythmic patterns
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Nation represents a significant stylistic shift with global influences and political themes.
- Themes
- Brazilian identity· political corruption· collective action· individual strength
- Career context
- Released on March 20, 2001, Nation marked Sepultura's first album after the departure of founding guitarist Andreas Kisser. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a period of reinvention while seeking to maintain their relevance in the heavy metal scene following the commercial success of previous albums like Roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soulfly· Pantera· Machine Head
Tracklist
- 1 Sepulnation Start here 4:20
- 2 Revolt 0:56
- 3 Border Wars 5:10
- 4 One Man Army 5:27
- 5 Vox Populi 3:41
- 6 The Ways of Faith 4:53
- 7 Uma Cura 3:14
- 8 Who Must Die? 2:58
- 9 Saga 4:37
- 10 Tribe to a Nation 2:48
- 11 Politricks 4:14
- 12 Human Cause 0:57
- 13 Reject 2:59
- 14 Water 2:44
- 15 Valtio 3:24
- 16 Bela Lugosi's Dead 4:08
- 17 Annihilation 1:31
- 18 Rise Above 2:00
- 19 Revolt (demo) 3:48
- 20 Roots Bloody Roots (live) 3:42
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Primitive
Soulfly
Shares tribal rhythms and global influences, reflecting on cultural identity and social themes.
Issues
Korn
Explores personal turmoil and societal struggles with a heavy, groove-laden sound similar to Sepultura's.
Burn My Eyes
Machine Head
Combines aggressive thrash elements with a focus on political themes and individual empowerment.
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