Metal Underground.com

Along with Sepultura's double-DVD release, "Live in Sao Paulo," came a matching double-CD release by the same name. However, while the DVD at least gives a little taste of a live Sepultura concert, the CD’s simply don’t measure up that well when compared to the studio versions of each song. While the audio is crisp and clear, there isn't anything offered here that warrants a purchase.

The tracks are standard Sepultura, but with Derek Green handling vocals. The song selection for the Sao Paulo concert is a mixed bag of old Max Cavelera tracks combined with the more recent stuff (prior to Dante XXI). Beginning with “Apes of God” and ending with “Roots Bloody Roots,” Green does a decent job dealing with the Sepultura catalogue. Unfortunately, Green's live act, which is bolstered by his daunting stage presence, doesn't necessarily translate all that well into an audio-only package.

While the "Live in Sao Paulo" DVD set is at least average due to its presentation and extras, the double-CD release just doesn't measure up. The DVD version is the better overall package, and the audio-only version does not warrant a purchase, even for the Sepultura faithful.