Disco de Biohazard: “Uncivilization”

One of the most influential (and whose style has been ripped off time and time again by countless mainstream wanna be heavy bands) and underrated bands of all time, "Uncivilization" is Biohazard's triumphant return to form. After not being completely bowled over by 1999's "New World Disorder", "Uncivilization" focuses on Biohazard returning to their hardcore roots. Songs like "Sellout", "Wide Awake", "Last Man Standing", "HFFK", "Get Away", and the title track are full throttle cut your throat tunes that are thought provoking while at the same time headbangable to; just like the Biohazard that brought us such classics as "Mata Leao" and "Urban Discipline". While some songs can get repetitive, the overall package is great, and "Uncivilization" is a welcome return to form for Biohazard, one of the original rap-metal pioneers. Look for guest appearances from Pantera's Phil Anselmo, Type O Negative's Pete Steele, Sepultura's Igor Cavalera, Cypress Hill's Sen Dogg, and members of Hatebreed.

This is one band who's stood the test of time!

they havent changed their sound for the worse. They stay true to themselves and their fans. True Hardcore!

Pick this up if you're sick of the new metal.

I was never really a fan of Biohazard, even after I saw their awesome live show when I saw them with Insane Clown Posse. I wasn't really interested in this until I was hanging out with my friends and the song sellout came on the speakers. I had to ask who it was and was really surprised when I heard it was Biohazard. I really love this one. All hardcore fans should buy this. It gets the seal.

-FM

When I first heard of Biohazard, it was off Ozzfest 97' the first Ozzfest recorded. Ever since then I have been a Biohazard fan, and have heard most their music. Biohazard to me is a band that is some-what Anti-Government band. But Uncivilization is new to the world unlike all there older stuff. This music is actually quite cool, mixing Rap and Heavy Metal together, and making it sound good (Unlike Limp Bizkit). My personal favorite song on the cd is Plastic. has neat ending and has very filthy language...I would trust kids 16 years of age with this album. They actually got a tad religious with the song, but they are from Brooklynn, so it doesnt bother me as much. I would recomend this album for all Biohazard fans around the world. And if i know anything more about Biohazard than any1 else, there a whole lot better than Mettalica.

Biohazard spent most of their time writing this album away from a record label. Therefore, Biohazard is making the music that they have always wanted to make. Brutal rap-metal hardcore with politically aware lyrics. Urban Discipline was the album that introduced me to Biohazard, and quite frankly, didn't impress me much. Poorly produced street-smart hardcore in which the musicians refused to stretch beyond a single sound. Uncivilization starts out with the nu-metalish "Sell-out". At first it would seem that the title of the song isn't a joke, but an apologetic admittance, but it actually works very well. Just when you think Biohazard is starting to sound like Korn and ditching their hardcore roots, the title track, "Uncivilization", grabs you fiercely by the neck and throws you against the wall like a Randy Johnson fastball. This is some of the most brutal hardcore Biohazard fans will ever hear from their favorite band. "Wide Awake" brings back the rap-metal that Biohazard has been known for. What makes this track stand out is the strangely placed guitar solo. Directly following a sweet flow of barked raps rises up out of the dust a guitar solo. Whether it is experimentation or accidental, it is interesting nonetheless. "Get Away" is by far the best song on the album. Magnificent build-ups and a brilliantly written melodic chorus precedes some of Biohazard's best pure hardcore moments. Its frustrating to hear only hints of classics through amazing songs like "Get Away" instead of making an entire album containing it. I can picture what the faces of the boys in Biohazard looked like when Roger Miret came in to do a track with them. Almost as if John Lennon rose from his grave to do a reunion tour with the Beatles, their eyes must have been lighted up and their knees shaking. Other guest appearances include the brilliant drummer Igor Cavalera of Sepultura, Phil Anselmo of Pantera, Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, Pete Steele of Type O Negative, and members of Hatebreed and Skarhead. "Letter Go" is the strangest track on Uncivilization. A strange piano ballad seque that must have some inner meaning to the members of the band. "H.F.F.K." is a message to parents, sent like a nuclear missile, about how they wonder why kids are so violent when they are continuously exposed to the media's version of good entertainment. The funky rap-tinged "Plastic" viciously twists into brutal hardcore not suitable for young listeners. Uncivilization closes with the progressive thrash number "Cross That Line". Uncivilization may not sound at all different from Biohazard's previous albums, but no one can mix every kind of socially conscious music like they can. Biohazard may not be to risky with their brand of rap-metal hardcore, but they still supremely rule over all of the other rap-metal bands ruining the reputation of the bands that started it.