BIOHAZARD / MATA LEAO

“Mata leao” means “lion killer” in Portuguese, an appropriate title for this beast of an album, Biohazard’s first as a trio. In this case less is more; with a sound blending so many ingredients (hardcore, rap, metal), the increased focus brought on by the streamlined line-up just hardens the tip of the jackhammer. Produced by Dave Jerden of Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains fame, this 1996 release sees its first US issue on vinyl, complete with printed inner sleeve. Tan vinyl pressing limited to 2000 copies worldwide.

Tracks

A1    Authority
A2    These Eyes (Have Seen)
A3    Stigmatized
A4    Control
A5    Cleansing
A6    Competition
A7    Modern Democracy
A8    Better Days
B1    Gravity
B2    A Lot To Learn
B3    Waiting To Die
B4    A Way
B5    True Strengths
B6    Thorn
B7    In Vain