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Sepultura - Third World Posse

Classic Early 90's Sepultura E.P. - 90%

Flavius, April 19th, 2008

This rare 5 track E.P. was an Australia only release which coincided with the band's tour of the aforementioned continent back in 1992 during what many would consider to be the band's "classic" era. It essentially contains the "Dead Embryonic Cells" single from the album "Arise" which the band was touring to promote at the time, a cover of the Dead Kennedys' "Drug Me" (from their classic "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables album") which they did for a Dead Kennedys tribute compilation album "Virus 100", and 3 live tracks recorded in Barcelona, Spain in 1991.

Although all the songs are very good, it's the live tracks that are the real highlight of the material. They are "Inner Self" from "Beneath the Remains" album, "Troops of Doom" from "Morbid Visions" and a terrific version of the Motorhead classic "Orgasmatron". The live tracks really shine through, arguably sounding more energetic and fresh than the original album versions. It must be noted that at the time of the E.P.'s release these track were very rare and hard to find, but have all been subsequently re-issued on other releases since.

In conclusion, this E.P. is a great addition to any Sepultura fan's collection and a great reminder of what a formidable force the band once was in the global metal scene in the early 90's. It captures what most would consider to be the band's "classic" line-up in their creative and unpretentious prime.