Name: Roorback by Sepultura
Brand: Sepultura
SKU: 4050538662733
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (98 reviews)

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Losing a lead singer can be incredibly disruptive for a band. Some bands will bounce back -- AC/DC, for example, sounded better than ever when they hired Brian Johnson after Bon Scott's untimely death -- while others will suffer a creative decline. Sepultura experienced a major loss when former lead singer Max Cavalera left to form Soulfly in 1996, but thankfully, Derrick Green proved to be a highly capable replacement. If 1998's mildly uneven Against -- Sepultura's first album with Green -- found the band struggling with the transition, Green was filling Cavalera's shoes much more confidently on 2001's Nation. And if there are still any lingering doubts about the Green/Sepultura match, 2003's excellent Roorback should put them to rest for good. Green is passionate and focused throughout the album -- he has no problem going that extra mile -- and the writing is consistently strong. Unrest and political corruption are recurring themes on Roorback; American singer Green and his Brazilian colleagues spare no anger on incendiary tracks like "Mind War," "Apes of God," and the crushing opener, "Come Back Alive" (which is about surviving the horrors of wartime combat). The songs that Sepultura wrote for Roorback paint a consistently bleak and troubling picture of the world -- one that is only reinforced by an unlikely remake of U2's "Bullet the Blue Sky" appended to the album. Sepultura successfully give U2's gem a ferocious alternative metal makeover, and Bono's dark lyrics are right at home on this politically charged CD. When Roorback came out during the summer of 2003, Sepultura had been together for 19 years -- and this compelling disc finds them very much on top of their game after almost two decades in the metal field. [Upon its initial release, Roorback included the Revolusongs EP, which included several covers, among them U2's "Bullet the Blue Sky," Jane's Addiction's "Mountain Song," and Massive Attack's "Angel."] ~ Alex Henderson

1. Come Back Alive

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

2. Godless

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

3. Apes of God

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

4. More of the Same

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

5. Urge

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

6. Corrupted

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

7. As It Is

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

8. Mind War

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Sepultura
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: Steve Evetts
George Marino; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Steve Evetts
Sepultura; Production

9. Leech

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

10. The Rift

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

11. Bottomed Out

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

12. Activist

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

13. Outro

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: Derrick Green
Andreas Kisser
Igor Cavalera
Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr; Composer
Engineer: George Marino
Steve Evetts; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Sepultura
Steve Evetts; Production

14. Bullet the Blue Sky

by Sepultura

Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Paulo Jr.; Performer
Primary Artist: Sepultura; Main Performer
Drums: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Guitar: Andreas Kisser; Performer
Percussion: Igor Cavalera; Performer
Performer: Sepultura; Performer
Vocals: Derek Green; Performer
Composer: David Evans
Larry Mullen
Larry Mullen Jr.
Adam Clayton
Paul David Hewson; Composer
Engineer: Steve Evetts
George Marino; Production
Mixing: Steve Evetts; Production
Producer: Steve Evetts
Sepultura; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 4000x4000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

13/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rock, Metal, Thrash, Speed Metal

Label

BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 25, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4050538662733

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Notification

Roorback

1. Come Back Alive

2. Godless

3. Apes of God

4. More of the Same

5. Urge

6. Corrupted

7. As It Is

8. Mind War

9. Leech

10. The Rift

11. Bottomed Out

12. Activist

13. Outro

14. Bullet the Blue Sky

Technical Specifications

Roorback

Product information

Release options

1. Come Back Alive

2. Godless

3. Apes of God

4. More of the Same

5. Urge

6. Corrupted

7. As It Is

8. Mind War

9. Leech

10. The Rift

11. Bottomed Out

12. Activist

13. Outro

14. Bullet the Blue Sky

Technical Specifications