Quadra
Sepultura
2020
Why This Album Matters
Quadra, Sepultura's fifteenth studio album, released on 7 February 2020 by Nuclear Blast, is a conceptual work that delves deeply into numerology and the meanings of the number "four," as described in the Quadrivium. The central concept, developed by guitarist Andreas Kisser, is inspired by the Quadrivium of Hellenic universities, which encompassed the four arts: arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy. The word, derived from the Latin 'Quadrivium' (four ways), also extends to the meaning of a 'sports court,' with Kisser reflecting on the 'courts' that shape our identities, cultures, laws, and beliefs. This philosophical approach enriches the sonic experience, offering a dense exploration of the formation of societies and relationships.
Recording
Sepultura opted to record Quadra in Sweden, repeating their partnership with producer Jens Bogren, who had previously worked with the band on their earlier album, Machine Messiah. Bogren's production and the band's performance were praised for their balance, resulting in a powerful and cohesive sound.
Songs
Quadra's 12 tracks were meticulously divided into four sections, each containing three songs, exploring different facets of the band's sound. The first section revisits Sepultura's classic thrash metal, while the second delves into groove metal and percussion, reminiscent of the album Roots. The third part incorporates progressive elements, inspired by the track "Iceberg Dances" from Machine Messiah, and the fourth section features more melodic and symphonic passages, echoing "Machine Messiah" itself. This ambitious structure allowed the band to explore a vast range of musical textures. Vocalist Derrick Green highlighted Quadra as the album he is most proud of, emphasising the intense work and the confluence of past elements that culminated in this strong and mature work.
Legacy
Quadra achieved notable success, becoming Sepultura's most successful album since Against in 1998. It charted in 17 countries, reaching the top 20 in seven of them. The album also marked a historic milestone for the band in Germany and Switzerland, surpassing the positions of Roots and reaching 5th and 13th place, respectively. Critical reception was overwhelmingly positive. Thom Jurk of AllMusic stated that Quadra "is Sepultura's first album to truly match in quality its classic trilogy," praising its "heavy, meaty, and adventurous" songs and Green's definitive performance. Dom Lawson of Blabbermouth considered the album "one of their finest records," highlighting the band at the peak of its creative and musical power. Recognition extended to inclusions in important lists, such as Collector's Room's Top 50 best Brazilian metal albums of all time and its election by Metal Hammer magazine as the 30th best metal album of 2020.
Rankings
Tracks
Credits
Daniel Regan
Marcos Hermes
Jens Bogren
Emmily Barreto, Jens Bogren
Derrick Green
Robertinho Rodrigues
Paulo Jr.
Chorus Mysticus
Eloy Casagrande
Paulo Cyrino
Andreas Kisser
Francesco Ferrini
Renato Zanuto
Kadu Fernandes
Bruna Zenti
Ricardo Borges
Iñaki Marconi, Neto Costa
Linus Corneliusson
Tony Lindgren
Urban Näsvall
Christiano Menezes
Javier Andrés
Rodrigo Abecia, Tom Gil
David Owen Blackley
Podcasts
The Metal Maniacs Podcast · The Metal Maniacs-Jason Ingersoll, Nick Modd
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GoatCast · Goatcast
Sepultura do Brasil
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CMM · Crazy Metal Mind
Episódio originalmente publicado em 16/03/2020. No 453º episódio do Podcast mais Rock’n Roll da internets Rômulo Konzen, Marcel Pfütz, Gustavo Chagas e Leandro Pereira batem papo sobre o disco Quadra do Sepultura. Trilha sonora do podcast (na ordem): *Sepultura - Isolation *Sepultura - Means to an End *Sepultura - Last Time *Sepultura - Capital Enslavement *Sepultura - Ali *Sepultura - Raging
Boteco do Metal · Boteco Do Metal
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Videos
2020 REVIEW: QUADRA DO SEPULTURA
Flaming Rock
SEPULTURA: QUADRA 2020 CD REVIEW.(made this video before the STATE OF EMERGENCY in Spain)
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SEPULTURA – QUADRA (2020) | REVIEWING EXPRESS #16
Resenhando Rock
SEPULTURA "QUADRA" REVIEW | OS CAVALERA FAZEM CADA VEZ MENOS FALTA + LANÇAMENTOS
Leo Ronki
ALBUM REVIEW: Sepultura - "Quadra"
Super Metal Bros.
Album Reaction/Review: Sepultura - Quadra
OLD HEAD
Films
Books
Analyses
Quadra – Wikipedia
Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia
Review: Sepultura - Quadra (2020)
collectorsroom.com.br
Tenho muitas críticas à sonoridade que o Sepultura seguiu em alguns momentos de sua discografia, principalmente os discos lançados durante os anos 2000, onde a banda se aproximou do hardcore e de sonoridades mais extremas e experimentais que não caíram bem aos meus ouvidos.
Em "Quadra", Sepultura esbanja brilhantismo e melhor forma em décadas
tenhomaisdiscosqueamigos.com
Quadra traz o Sepultura com traumas superados e em renovada ascensão, buscando recuperar o território perdido. Leia nossa resenha! Por Nestor Rabello. O ano de 2020 pode ser considerado definitivo na longa trajetória dos mineiros do Sepultura.
Resenha: Sepultura - Quadra (2020) - Headbangers Brasil
headbangersbr.com
Os mestres do metal brasileiro, Sepultura, enfrentam um trabalho difícil. Depois que a formação muda na frente, as pessoas finalmente se livram dos críticos que ainda estavam chorando pelo velho cantor.
Resenha: Quadra - Sepultura (2020) - O SubSolo
osubsolo.com
Não quero falar muito sobre a música, apenas escute e veja o potencial que a faixa tem. O Sepultura lançou um novo álbum intitulado "Quadra" que não deve ser visto apenas como um novo lançamento da banda, mas sim como um marco histórico em toda sua carreira.
Discogs
Quadra – Discogs
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