I really liked United Abominations. The biggest problem I have with it is that flattened-out Andy Sneap production job and how the new version of A Tout Le Monde doesn't fit so well in with the rest. I don't actually mind the remake, but it's just way more pop-rock on a mostly pretty thrash metal album.
Back when I originally bought the album, I remember taking a long time to really appreciate it. I think the sound of the album really kept me at arms length. I did come around eventually and I do think there's a lot of good songs on the album. The opening 5 tracks or so are very entertaining. I especdially love Sleepwalker.
Even Endgame, which they did at the end of the same decade, still produced by Andy Sneap, is a much better album to my ears. It just feels more raw and energetic.
However, I pretty much like all Megadeth albums, so it has to be said that I still consider UA the weakest album they did that whole decade. I do like Rust in Piece more overall, but my personal favorite Megadeth albums are So Far So Good So What, Countdown to Extinction and Cryptic Writings.
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