Tribe
Soulfly · 1999
32 min · 8 tracks · thrash metal · groove metal
A raw fusion of tribal rhythms and heavy grooves, reflecting the band's aggressive yet spiritual ethos.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady rhythms for group energy short bursts of intense grooves aggressive yet spiritual atmosphere
- Context
- In 1999, Soulfly was riding the success of their self-titled debut album released just a year prior. 'Tribe' serves as a follow-up EP that showcases their evolution into blending world music influences with metal, particularly after frontman Max Cavalera's departure from Sepultura.
- If you like
- thrash metal, groove metal
Tribe is an EP by Soulfly, released in 1999. A raw fusion of tribal rhythms and heavy grooves, reflecting the band's aggressive yet spiritual ethos. This album is significant for its incorporation of tribal elements into metal, which helped solidify Soulfly's unique sound in the genre. The EP includes live tracks that capture the band's energetic performances, influencing both fans and contemporary metal acts seeking to explore diverse musical landscapes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tribe sound like?
A raw fusion of tribal rhythms and heavy grooves, reflecting the band's aggressive yet spiritual ethos. Rooted in thrash metal and groove metal.
What makes Tribe by Soulfly notable?
This album is significant for its incorporation of tribal elements into metal, which helped solidify Soulfly's unique sound in the genre. The EP includes live tracks that capture the band's energetic performances, influencing both fans and contemporary metal acts seeking to explore diverse musical landscapes. In 1999, Soulfly was riding the success of their self-titled debut album released just a year prior. 'Tribe' serves as a follow-up EP that showcases their evolution into blending world music influences with metal, particularly after frontman Max Cavalera's departure from Sepultura.
Who is Tribe for?
Tribe works well if you're into steady rhythms for group energy, short bursts of intense grooves and aggressive yet spiritual atmosphere.
How many songs are on Tribe?
Tribe has 8 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tribe Standout 4:53
- 2 Quilombo (Zumbi dub mix) Standout 3:25
- 3 No Hope = No Fear (live) Standout 4:16
- 4 Bumba (live) 3:27
- 5 Quilombo (live) 4:15
- 6 Soulfly (Eternal Spirit mix) 5:26
Disc 2
- 1 Eye for an Eye 2:48
- 2 Umbabarauma 3:54
Release Date
March 5, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
32 min 27 sec
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