Summary:The remastered release for the third full-length studio release of the heavy metal band features demos, mixes, interviews and live tracks from six different tour dates. A deluxe box set includes a book, five complete soundboard recordings of five previously unreleased gigs, a fan recordingThe remastered release for the third full-length studio release of the heavy metal band features demos, mixes, interviews and live tracks from six different tour dates. A deluxe box set includes a book, five complete soundboard recordings of five previously unreleased gigs, a fan recording of another show on cassette, and two DVDs of interviews and two other concerts.…Expand
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Record Label:Universal / Universal Distribution
Genre(s): Metal, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Speed/Thrash Metal
This is a brilliant time-stamp of a band on the cusp of greatness. In this all-encompassing collection, Metallica have actually managed to improve on perfection.
This ludicrously exhaustive deluxe edition includes hour after hour of live takes, demos and interviews. Fascinating, but none of it overshadows the original album. [Dec 2017, p.70]
Must listen for anyone being introduced to metal. The mixing was perfect, and the way the tracks strike you, it's as if you are living theMust listen for anyone being introduced to metal. The mixing was perfect, and the way the tracks strike you, it's as if you are living the feelings they are expressing through the lyrics of these pieces. It's surprising how their most perfect album is describing all the imperfections of the world. Beautifully composed.…Expand
After being recommended this by one of my friends, I was not disappointed at all. Every element comes together to form what is easily the bestAfter being recommended this by one of my friends, I was not disappointed at all. Every element comes together to form what is easily the best Metal album.
The vocals are amazing and James manages some incredible performances ("Disposable Heroes") on the album. The instruments don't disappoint either, though. From the iconic riffs of "Master of Puppets" and "Orion" to the flawless solo of "The Thing That Should Not Be", to the drum fills lining most songs, there is so much to love on the album.
One surprising thing about this album is how much it's willing to bring down the tempo and deliver something slower, yet just as amazing, and they do it incredibly gracefully. They also manage to make three songs over eight minutes long and keep them fresh even on your tenth listen, which is extraordinary.
The lyrics were something that also surprised me, and the topics of everything from drug abuse, to war, to HP. Lovecraft banter, are dealt with far better than what most metal bands do.
The album does falter a bit at the ending, though. "Orion", while an amazing song, with some kick-ass melodies, does suffer a bit from being the second-longest track on the entire album. "Damage Inc." is another great song, and I think the last ten seconds closes off the album perfectly, just isn't as good as the first six tracks.
The riffs, the drumming, the solos, the vocals, the lyrics and the songs themselves combine to make one of metal's, and music's, best works. A must-listen.
Favourites: Master of Puppets, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Disposable Heroes
Least Favourites: Damage Inc. (A great song still).…Expand
This is the 3rd best album from Metallica, and there's a reason: The album is very good, but (the song) Master of Puppets is shiningThis is the 3rd best album from Metallica, and there's a reason: The album is very good, but (the song) Master of Puppets is shining sooooooooo hard that you forget all the other songs.…Expand
One of the best albums of Metallica. Unbelievably good bass ( one of the bands where bass matters), awesome drums and decent vocal. IOne of the best albums of Metallica. Unbelievably good bass ( one of the bands where bass matters), awesome drums and decent vocal. I recommend to all the people who want to find out the real metal!…Expand
Прекрасное звучание ударных в каждой песне, особенно в Master of Puppets, где они задают темп всей песне. "Быстрый" вокал Хэтфилда в BatteryПрекрасное звучание ударных в каждой песне, особенно в Master of Puppets, где они задают темп всей песне. "Быстрый" вокал Хэтфилда в Battery напоминает песни первых альбомов. Невероятные риффы в каждой песне.…Expand
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