I like the review. I've heard much worse recordings, and have no problem with the production whatsoever. Burton's gone, but Lars steps up big time, provides what I think is his best drumming performance. IMO a thrash drummer > than a thrash bassist, including someone as talented as Burton, so I don't miss him as much as others. Length is long, but it's Metallica jamming, so no prob with that either. Finally, it's got their best power ballad ever, so far a thrash record, it's plenty diverse.
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