Schizophrenia is the second studio album by Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura, released on October 30, 1987 by Cogumelo Records. It is the first album for the band with Andreas Kisser. The album's sound leans more towards the death/thrash metal genre than the previous album Morbid Visions, which is stylistically closer to black metal.[2][1] All songs were recorded during August 1987. The reissue of 1990 has a bonus track "Troops of Doom" which was recorded during August 26–27, 1990.
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| Released | October 30, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | August 1987 | |||
| Studio | J. G. Estudio (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) | |||
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| Length | 37:49 | |||
| Label | Cogumelo (Brazil) Roadrunner Records (International) | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
In America the band sent radio playlists at the time when they were struggling to book gigs because club owners were afraid to book them due to their style.[3] Roadrunner Records signed them and released Schizophrenia internationally before seeing the band perform in person.[4][5]
The album was re-recorded by Cavalera, featuring original Sepultura members Max and Igor Cavalera, for release on 21 June 2024.[6]
Musical style
editKisser states that, when he joined Sepultura in '87, he
...brought in some new influences - traditional heavy metal and a more melodic style. It was an immediate meeting of minds. We understood where each other was coming from musically and we knew we could find a way to put all our influences together and make the music work.[7]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Max Cavalera and Andreas Kisser; all music is composed by Sepultura, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 0:31 |
| 2. | "From the Past Comes the Storms" | 4:55 |
| 3. | "To the Wall" (lyrics by Vladimir Korg) | 5:36 |
| 4. | "Escape to the Void" | 4:38 |
| 5. | "Inquisition Symphony" (instrumental) | 7:13 |
| 6. | "Screams Behind the Shadows" | 4:48 |
| 7. | "Septic Schizo" | 4:31 |
| 8. | "The Abyss" (instrumental) | 1:01 |
| 9. | "R.I.P. (Rest in Pain)" | 4:36 |
| Total length: | 37:49 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10. | "Troops of Doom" (re-recorded in 1990, music and lyrics by Igor Cavalera, Jairo Guedz, Max Cavalera and Paulo Jr.) | 3:17 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "The Past Reborns the Storms (demo version)" | 5:08 |
| 12. | "Septic Schizo (rough mix)" | 4:34 |
| 13. | "To the Wall (rough mix)" | 5:31 |
Personnel
editSepultura
- Max Cavalera – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Igor Cavalera – drums, percussion
- Andreas Kisser – lead guitar, bass (uncredited)
- Paulo Jr. – bass (credited, but did not perform)
Additional personnel
- Henrique Portugal – synthesizers
- Paulo Gordo – violins
Technical personnel
- Tarso Senra – engineer
- Gauguim – engineer on track 10
- Scott Burns – mixing on track 10
- Fabiana – photography
- Jeff Daniels – producer (reissue)
- George Marino – remastering (reissue)
- Don Kaye – liner notes (reissue)
Cover art
editThe album cover by Ibsen Otoni was inspired by the Scorpions's 1982 album Blackout and by Anthrax's 1985 album Spreading the Disease.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Portuguese Albums (AFP)[9] | 34 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Schizophrenia - Sepultura". AllMusic. Retrieved 2005-05-11.
- ^ Avelar, Idelber (2011). "Otherwise National: Locality and Power in the Art of Sepultura". In Wallach, Jeremy; Berger, Harris M.; Greene, Paul D. (eds.). Metal Rules the Globe: Heavy Metal Music Around the World. Duke University Press. p. 139. ISBN 978-0-8223-4733-0.
- ^ Baird, Robert (1993-05-12). "The Boys from Brazil Transplanted to Phoenix, Sepultura Strives for Death Metal with a Conscience". Phoenix New Times. Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ^ "Sepultura". MTV. Archived from the original on November 28, 2005. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
- ^ Colon, Suzan (1991-08-01). "Name That Tomb". Miami New Times. Archived from the original on 2014-03-16. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
- ^ Max and Iggor Cavalera re-record Sepultura's Schizophrenia album Blabbermouth.net. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ Shapiro, 1993, page 14.
- ^ "Storyteller - Sepultura album covers (Bestial Devastation, Morbid Visions & Schizophrenia)". Sepultura. July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Sepultura – Schizophrenia". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
Further reading
edit- Shapiro, Marc (1993). Andreas Kisser Plays it Weird. Guitar presents Speed Demons of Metal, 12–14, 27.