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A-Lex

by Sepultura

Released: January 23, 2009

Groove metal, thrash metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

Among the tracks are songs such as "Filthy Rot", "We've Lost You!" and "Strike" reflecting various aspects of the story of "A Clockwork Orange". "A-Lex" is the eleventh studio album by the Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. It also signifies 'without law' in Latin.

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"A-Lex" is Sepultura's first album to feature drummer…

"A-Lex" is Sepultura's first album to feature drummer Jean Dolabella, following Igor Cavalera's departure in 2006.

It marked Sepultura's impressive departure from their traditional…

It marked Sepultura's impressive departure from their traditional work, signaling the band's ability to experiment and adapt.

The album was released on 23rd January 2009

The album was released on 23rd January 2009.

The title, "A-Lex", derives from the protagonist in…

The title, "A-Lex", derives from the protagonist in Anthony Burgess' dystopian novel "A Clockwork Orange", Alex DeLarge.

The album features four parts across 18 tracks…

The album features four parts across 18 tracks and is based on the 1962 novel "A Clockwork Orange".

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Essential Tracks

We've Lost You

Among the tracks are songs such as "Filthy Rot", "We've Lost You!" and "Strike" reflecting various aspects of the story of "A Clockwork Orange".

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"A-Lex" received positive reviews from music critics who praised the band's creativity in transforming a classic novel into a thematic heavy metal album.

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The Complete Album Story

"A-Lex" is the eleventh studio album by the Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. The album was released on 23rd January 2009. The title, "A-Lex", derives from the protagonist in Anthony Burgess' dystopian novel "A Clockwork Orange", Alex DeLarge. It also signifies 'without law' in Latin. "A-Lex" is Sepultura's first album to feature drummer Jean Dolabella, following Igor Cavalera's departure in 2006.

The album features four parts across 18 tracks and is based on the 1962 novel "A Clockwork Orange". It opens with A-Lex I and progresses through A-Lex II: The Moloko Plus, A-Lex III: The Copa, to finish with A-Lex IV: Paradox. Among the tracks are songs such as "Filthy Rot", "We've Lost You!" and "Strike" reflecting various aspects of the story of "A Clockwork Orange".

"A-Lex" received positive reviews from music critics who praised the band's creativity in transforming a classic novel into a thematic heavy metal album. It marked Sepultura's impressive departure from their traditional work, signaling the band's ability to experiment and adapt. As a result of its distinctive track listing and themes, the album has been labeled as one of Sepultura's most ambitious undertakings.