Master of Puppets [Remastered & Expanded Edition]
by Metallica
User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 152 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 142 out of 152
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 152
  3. Negative: 6 out of 152
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  1. Gamesearcher1
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    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 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    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 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
  2. JLuis_001
    Jan 11, 2018
    9
    As with Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightning, this boxset is for devotees of the band and considering the legacy of Master of Puppets, any metal fan should have it in their collection.
  3. Boonie2000
    Jun 7, 2019
    9
    One 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!
  4. taylorswiftstan
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    More than a masterpiece.

    Pick era and (probably) the best album of Metallica.
    Awesome riffs, great vocals and lyrics.
    Magnificent production.
    Zero skip, no bad songs. Just real music and art.
    Legendary record.
  5. MrCell
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    I like every song on this album and I am always going back and listening to it for inspiration
  6. HarryNuggets
    Feb 11, 2018
    5
    The album where they started to lose their way. When you think of it most of the heavy U.S. bands that broke out in the mid 80s had pretty much done all they were going to do within about 5 years. Many of the bands that list this one, Slayer, Megadeath et. al. as major influences are much better than their influences. Metallica are the Stones of heavy music. A short period ofThe album where they started to lose their way. When you think of it most of the heavy U.S. bands that broke out in the mid 80s had pretty much done all they were going to do within about 5 years. Many of the bands that list this one, Slayer, Megadeath et. al. as major influences are much better than their influences. Metallica are the Stones of heavy music. A short period of creativity followed by decades on autopilot as they turn into doddering parodies of themselves.… Expand
  7. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Un álbum con ritmos melodías y sonidos desatinado nada buenos muy repetitivos no me gusto para nada este album.
  8. Mendax89
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Remaster of the best álbum of the best band.
    A must buy for all Metalhead.
    A classic remastered.
  9. ZeManeiro
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Thrash masterpiece
    Every song on the album is especial
    This album also feature some prog elements never seen in metal... revolutionary!!!
  10. YoshikageFX
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the best Thrash albums, if not the best one. The riffs are **** badass and the lyrics are beautiful. James' voice in this album is soooo powerful and the guitar sound is perfect. 10/10 for me
  11. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    In my opinion it is the best Metallica LP and the best metal album of all time (maybe tied with Ride the Lightning). Everything is perfect.
    Best songs: Master of Puppets, Orion, Welcome Home, Battery, Damage, Inc., Disposable Heroes
    Worst songs: -
  12. Alyxreds1982
    Oct 26, 2020
    4
    A towering metal classic sadly showcasing the immense Bass talent of Cliff Burton. Just listen to "Orion" and be thankful
  13. John_Lemon10
    Sep 12, 2021
    0
    Прекрасное 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.
  14. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  15. DoctorWho42Man
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    This is the first Metallica album I've ever listened to. Honestly, I didn't go into this expecting it to be amazing. There was one BIG miss on this album, being Disposable heroes. Besides the obvious iconic Master of Puppets, my favorite was Welcome Home. Overall, its a solid 9/10.
  16. Makuzi
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Amazing album, I love every song on it. "The thing that should not be", "Welcome home(sanatarium)", and "Master of puppets" are truly masterpieces. And "Orion" is one of the best instrumentals out there!
  17. DigDeepMech
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    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 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.
  18. Netinhodapaz
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    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 shining sooooooooo hard that you forget all the other songs.
  19. Marco134
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    Álbum magnifico, não tem musicas ruins, todas contam com solos magníficos, riffs agressivos e progressão épica, com certeza uma das maiores obras de arte da história
  20. ILoveRataouille
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    The pinnacle of Metallica. Such an amazing album that I’m not sure how anybody gave it a low score.

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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Wire
    Dec 19, 2017
    90
    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]
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Dec 7, 2017
    100
    Master of Puppets realized the band's greatest strengths, coalescing hardcore punk with progressive metal.
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  3. Kerrang!
    Dec 5, 2017
    100
    From the embryonic ideas to the songs' live debuts, it's the ultimate insight into the birth of a world-conquering classic. [11 Nov 2017, p.52]
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