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Aug 7, 2021This is just average. Nothing special. It's my least favorite Metallica album.
Best songs: Frantic, St. Anger, Some Kind of Monster
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Mar 10, 2018Honestly, this album is impossible for me to listen to in its entirety. The best tracks are probably the first two, but that might be because by the time I get to the third track, I already have a massive headache that every other track makes me want to die.
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Mar 8, 2013I can't believe it. I can't even listen to this album without a break. Are we sure that it is by Metallica? Drums sounds like spoons hitting a pot. And it's difficult to find one good song. Horrible.
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Mar 27, 2014I liked it. But what keeps bothering me and probably people who have listened to this album too, is how it sounds very distant to its former style. It sounds good, but they're just not Metallica-sounding songs. The sound of the drums really annoyed me, too.
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May 26, 2012
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Mar 22, 2011
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Nov 18, 2016This album is great. I'm not joking. It's not only just a "back to heavy" thing, it's also their last album to date where Metallica tried to add new directions into their style. Way better than overcompressed Death Magnetic.
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Jan 12, 2016St. Anger by Metallica. A german review.
Schnell. Hart. Direkt. Dreckig. In die Fresse. Genau das was die Fans nach Load/Reload gebraucht haben.
Anspieltipps sind Frantic, St. Anger, Dirty Window und Sweet Amber. Viele Leute mögen dieses Album nicht, obwohl es all das mitbringt worauf lange gewartet wurde. Schade eigentlich, meine Wertung: 8/10 -
Feb 12, 2016
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Nov 7, 2016
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Feb 20, 2023It's not perfect, of course, but it showed that the band needed change in their music. Few songs are ear-piercing, but most are simply good and heavy songs. I believe that Hetfield's vocals on the album are very powerful and guitar work even if not so demanding, still makes a good job.
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Mar 13, 2018I'm Very Mixed... this album is... very mixed for me. Of course the snare drums are over used, there was no guitar solos, & James didn't sound like he had that power in his vocals as much as he use too. This album still had potential... the lyrics were good too... but honestly... St. Anger is something that I don't know if I love it.. or hate it, it's polarizing for me.
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Dec 2, 2016Uninspired riffs? Repetitive drums? No solos? What happened, Metallica? Perhaps you were in the right place, but in the wrong moment. Even though, some songs like "Frantic", "Some Kind of Monster", "The Unnamed feeling" and the eponymous song make from "St. Anger" an enjoyable work for the ears. Also, it contains the best James Hetfield lead vocals work.
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Oct 27, 2012This is a Mixed bag for me. I thought some songs were ok and others terrible.. To be honest the whole album is really nothing special. St.Anger and Frantic are the 2 Best Songs on the Album. Not an improvement of Load. Reload or any album prior. Hands Down the Worst Metallica Album Ever.
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Feb 8, 2014Drum sounds really AWFUL!! Repetitive, simple and boring riffs; no SOLOS and terrible vocal. Forget thrash, it's not even metal. That's all I can say about this failure. DO NOT LISTEN IT!!!
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Jan 19, 2022Great example for the Spirit of the Age!
Slightly too Late to jump on the nu-Metal Hype,Metallica created a Great alternative Metal gem,That shocked every thrash-elitist! -
Nov 25, 2011
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Jun 5, 2019St. Anger was a nonsense that even today continues to torment the fans of this legendary band.
A horrible battery, some horrible lyrics (and even a bad voice in some songs), a nonexistent bass and a guitar in an ethyl coma make this record the worst slop Metallica threw until 2003. -
Aug 18, 2011St.Anger in My Opinion was a Decent Album it is Not Metallica's Best work but i still think its worth checking out for die hard fans. This Album isnt for Everyone but with songs Like St.Anger, Frantic, and Some Kind of Monster it definatly Delivers and is Overall Something that isnt for everybody
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Feb 28, 2016In my (and I'm not the only one) opinion, it's the worst Metallica album. Maybe two or three songs are listenable. The rest isn't thrash anymore, it's trash. However, if you are a nu-metal fan you might like it. If you love the classic sound of Metallica, don't even listen to it. You'll just waste your time.
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Mar 10, 2020Great album, definitely better than their Master of Putters and Kill em all
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Jun 6, 2023What a mess. While there is some guilty pleasure to be had, it's a disgrace to their discography.
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bryanbSep 6, 2003this album is nothing compared to the early days but kicks loaded albums in the ass. there is know other metallica on the radio today. there sound is unique and there own. noone will ever touch there old shit and never will. they are part of history. kill em all kills anything released today and dont forget the other three.
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BasilHJun 14, 2003
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TAshJun 10, 2003It has to grow on you, but if you liked the old Metallica, not sure how you can't like this CD. Much heavier than anything since Justice but not too heavy to run off 'new' fans.
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JonyeAJun 29, 2003when i heard about this CD i expected something like master of puppets. What i got was not Metallica at all. no solos, sounds like it was recorded in a day. just download the video and hope they dont sue you
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ThomasBJan 10, 2004Well this is the worst Metallica's album so far. After ...And justice for all Metallica's started going worse and worse. I don't want to see what will their next album be like. Still in comparacent to other band albums, this one is not so terrible. So I rate this album with 6/7
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mattJan 2, 2004
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motorbreath666May 2, 2004
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RobASep 6, 2004
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PhilHJun 17, 2005This album has got some kick ass songs on it, but it isnt as good as Metallica's previous albums
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RichardLSep 4, 2005Not a classic. But these giants nearly split in the process of making St. Anger. It is probably their most meaningful effort yet.
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BenJJun 6, 2006St Shite!!!!!
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RickycJun 12, 2003
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TomHJun 13, 2003Raw and powerful, the way metal should be.
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seanoJun 17, 2003good god this album sucks something fierce!
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CharliePJun 19, 2003Regardless of what the diehards want you to believe - this Met Diehard speaks the truth - this album is NOT good - not by anyone's standards. I just cashed mine in today at CD Exchnage - so save some money and go there first if you really want this load of garbage.
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AxlRoseJun 19, 2003This is absolutely the worst Metallica album ever. I don't get the good reviews.
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markpJun 10, 2003its heavy sounds good BUT WHERE ARE THE SOLOS
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johnrJun 23, 2003this album kicks mager ass the lyrics the music everything about matallica fucking rocks
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anjananjanJun 20, 2003great buy it
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ChrisMJul 27, 2003This cd kicks ass! I will kick every1s ass if the say ne thing bad to metallica!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah so this cd is awsome buy it NOW!!!!
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steveyJul 5, 2003
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MazenSAug 30, 2003I love Metallica, they are AWESOME, this album shows how powerful they are, i only wish they could scream, or shout some more. Whoever got disapointed by Metallica for releasing this album is pretty screwed up.
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Pupu-The-Alien??Aug 4, 2003if u dont like this cd u r gay this was the best cd and only cd ive ever actually listened to the rest were too boring
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AndresMAug 7, 2003Horrible, a let down for metallica fans, and bob rock fans, a far cry from coherent, swimming in a sea of twisted noise and chaos. THEY DON"T EVEN USE "THEIR" E and F chords that they SUED TO PROTECT. TERRIBLE, NOT EVEN WORTH DOWNLADING
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AlexAlexSep 20, 2003good i like St. Anger
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joejSep 6, 2003not too bad, just get rid of that anoying snare and bring back the solos
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miezoNov 9, 2004Use this CD when you're out of toilet paper. It's also a good frisbee. If the CD is for sale, don't buy it. If you can download the CD, don't do it. It will be the worst experience of your life.
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Steven-oNov 9, 2004This ain't METALLICA. This is crap. Retire or get back making real music!!!!
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timnOct 29, 2004
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DaveCApr 17, 2004
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TimothyDApr 9, 2004Well, I love Metallica, and this album is definitely better than what most of the other metal bands make. However, the absence of solos is a tragedy. Robert Trujillo on bass is definitely exhillarating
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someguySep 8, 2004this is a piece of fucking shit with only 2 good songs: Frantic and Purify, don't waste your money on this, just download it if you REALLY want it. Oh, by the way, Lars has a receeding hairline and is going bald
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DarrenLOct 6, 2005Maybe Metallica 5th best album, but that still makes it a great cd.
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TomCFeb 14, 2005
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MesaBoogieFeb 4, 2005
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NickBFeb 4, 2005This is a real album, its not watered down or run through a machine. If you want a Backstreet Boys album go by one. If you want something with some balls, buy St. Anger.
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dougkApr 13, 2005they need to get wasted again
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PauloFMay 24, 2005It's a great album i gave it 10/10. Metallica just want it to do something different
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KeithAMay 4, 2005One of my favourite bands (I've been a fan since 1985) - but this is soooo bad. Lars sounds like he's hitting a tin can with a twig. And the "songs" are dire. Very little to redeem this album. Even the live shows were poor - I ended up walking out in despair. Still, the kids liked it.
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JosephAMay 12, 2006I like this album, bt i love load and reload. Its seams like they are going in a new direction and i sorta like it but im hoping for more songs like "Die, Die, Die my darling" ; "Aint my Bitch". :)
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philbJul 31, 2006St. Rubbish
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KyleCAug 25, 2006This album absolutley fucking rocks! Fingers up to the idiots who have underrated this fantastic album produced from the anger within Metallica. 10/10. After watching Some Kind Of Monster DVD, I came to respect the album even more after seeing what they have been through to produce this album. Metal-Fucking-Allica For Life!
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DamienPNov 4, 2003Metallica c tro cool headed
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JenniferOct 16, 2003Metallica rocks and this is their best CD yet It can't get any better!
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JackBJun 12, 2003this Album Kicks @ss
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SteveVJun 13, 2003
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RobertWJun 13, 2003Its more hardcore than the previous CD's Load and Reload. But it doesn't compare to there earlier CD's Master of Puppets, Ride the Lightning, Black Out, Kill Em All, and And Justice For All. Its a different sound then what old school Metallica fans are used too. Therefore I gave this CD an 8 because it only has two recognizable flaws.
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KevinM.Jun 14, 2003
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StuartHJun 14, 2003Not exactly my favourite album to date... but I've only had it for a couple of days... there's still alot of time for it to grow on me.
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billhJun 17, 2003Bizzarre drum sounds, hollow, annoying. no lead GUITARS or melody
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DTJun 23, 2003
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arkansascrackerJun 24, 2003This is a good solid CD. Poorly produced with some flaws, but a nice return to something more akin to thrash than their last few CDs. I like it alright.
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EricGJun 29, 2003This CD is one of the best heavy metal CD's out there. It's got great songs like Amber and St. Anger. Its a keeper for people that have it and if you dont have it you should go out and buy it
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KevinMJul 15, 2003If you dumb fuckers thought this would be like anything else than you are stupid. A band around for over twenty years is going to mature and change. soshut the hell up and go listen to rap you pussies. Dread Effect for ever
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"Morbid"AngelJul 23, 2003Well... I don't know what the hell happened with Metallica after the Black Album. They lost the path. Bad change for me. Made me sick.
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stephenyoJul 25, 2003To address all those people who say that Metallica has changed and evolved...you are only half right. Metallica has certainly changed...but in the wrong way! They have devolved!! If you guys want to hear a real metal band, then check out Iced Earth. They have a much better chance of saving metal than these grumpy old men who are just shadows of their former selves.
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EricHJul 31, 2003it may not be there best album but it is great
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LarsAll-richAug 22, 2003Pure Shit !!! Sounds like bad Pantera!! The drum and guitars are TERRIBLE!!! Where did Metallica put the fuckin' money they made!??? Certainly not in the CD production! I've been following Metallica FOR YEARS, and now, believe me, this is definitely OVER! These assholes pissed me off during the Napstergate, and are not f***ing able to make a godamn good song! DIE METALLICA DIE!!!
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RudySAug 23, 2003The guitars sounds are well-overdriven,the bass is great (Well done Bob!).But I hate the snare drums' sound.It feels like my ass irritated! Where's the guitar solo? Can't you play it again Kirk?
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TonyCAug 3, 2003
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kwtAug 4, 2003Better than most of the 90s albums. Nothing like the real Metallica albums of the 80s -- no haunting riffs and melodies. Maybe Bob Rock should listen to "Master of Puppets" at least once before screwing up another album. What the hell is Lars doing playing a steel drum??
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BigDSep 9, 2003Unfortunately, I tried to return this pitiful excuse for a metal album to the store I bought it at, and the kid claimed it was scratched...I didn't think they could give more "load" than "reload", but apparently they had an even better wad of spooge on deck than I could have imagined. Sorry, hard to sue me for downloading your "music". Lars, I'm not much into S&M.
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JoshJan 21, 2004
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NateJun 4, 2004
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SamiStringAug 10, 2004Sounds terrible, and feels uninspired.
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garysSep 17, 2004
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KellyOOct 11, 2005This album might not be perfect, but it's OK. It deserves an exact rating of 6. I didn't like it at first, but it grows on you. Plus, this might be the heaviest album on metacritic!
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AsasJDec 31, 2005Shit album
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Glock_Oct 27, 2005An album close to what Metallica wanted it to be: raw, savage, in-your-face, ugly, and intimate. An artistic masterpiece, by a band who has definitely grown up over the years to release its most disturbing effort ever.
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jackvMar 16, 2005
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JessicaKMar 28, 2005I was rooting for them. But this album sounds like a band trying to sound like Metallica. The singing is too emotional and the music is muddy and splattered. It was therapy for our boys and I am willing to forget this ever happened so long as they get it together and do better next time.
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carlypMay 10, 2005love metallica! they absoutly rock! no one can beat them..Seen them live as well! oh yeah baby...rock on
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JamesDMay 5, 2005the flight of icarus describes this album so well!
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LouDSep 21, 2005Although a much different sound from their previous work, its vicious and powerful, and gets their point across very cleary. They aren't going anywhere.
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SpawnJul 31, 2006Super Album have everithing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PetriUNov 30, 2003This record is that kind of CD that you just have to listen to it, and you are going to start to like it. I know i did :)
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LeandroBOct 15, 2003Pure , fast and clean , what the f.. else do you want ?
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KenshiroDec 9, 2003
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Awards & Rankings
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MojoThis is miffed and exemplary metal. [Jul 2003, p.108]
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UncutAgainst all odds, St. Anger constitutes the cutting edge of commercial yet aggressive heavy rock in 2003. [Aug 2003, p.106]
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The production on St. Anger is abysmal.