Metallica - ...And Justice For All

Key · 08-04-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Vertigo

Death Magnetic is certainly their best work for a long time, however it's let down by awful production.

See, that's what I don't get. I thought the production was pretty good. A lot of songs on that album are some of my all time favorite Metallica songs.

jackhammer · 08-04-2012, 05:47 PM

I can't even listen to this album anymore. The production is awful and the whole album feels contrived and lacks the organic quality of previous releases.

There are some great riffs and passages of play but as a whole it's a sterile album that confirmed Cliff Burton was the 'warmth' of the band. Newsted was treated appallingly on this album and I am surprised he hung around as long as he did.

Vertigo · 08-05-2012, 11:56 AM

I, for one, was really disappointed when Jason left the band. He seemed to give the band an equilibrium - a balance to the runaway egos of James and Lars.

No offence to Jason's replacement (the fact that, in all honesty, I don't know his name speaks volumes), but I've never been able to take to Metallica since he left.

almauro · 08-05-2012, 01:06 PM

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.

mr dave · 08-06-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by almauro

Finally, it's got their best power ballad ever, so far a thrash record, it's plenty diverse.

But... Fade to Black is on Ride the Lightning

**Janszoon** · 08-06-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

But... Fade to Black is on Ride the Lightning

Haha, good point!

almauro · 08-06-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

But... Fade to Black is on Ride the Lightning

I Beg To Differ, sir. Solely for the reason of exquisite classical guitar playing segueing into pounding thrash chords. Fade to Black is now slouch either though.

TheBig3 · 08-06-2012, 08:00 AM

...but what are you saying is their best ballad?

mr dave · 08-06-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by almauro

I Beg To Differ, sir. Solely for the reason of exquisite classical guitar playing segueing into pounding thrash chords.

But, again... Fight Fire With Fire is on Ride the Lightning

TheBig3 · 08-06-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by almauro

I Beg To Differ, sir. Solely for the reason of exquisite classical guitar playing segueing into pounding thrash chords. Fade to Black is now slouch either though.

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Originally Posted by mr dave

But, again... Fight Fire With Fire is on Ride the Lightning

I'd actually say that description is closer to Battery than FFwF. Which is on MoP.

08-04-2012, 05:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I can't even listen to this album anymore. The production is awful and the whole album feels contrived and lacks the organic quality of previous releases. There are some great riffs and passages of play but as a whole it's a sterile album that confirmed Cliff Burton was the 'warmth' of the band. Newsted was treated appallingly on this album and I am surprised he hung around as long as he did. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-05-2012, 01:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
almauro Way Out There Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 850	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. __________________ rock n music blog

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TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	...but what are you saying is their best ballad? __________________ I've moved to a new address

08-05-2012, 11:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vertigo Music Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: North West England Posts: 167	I, for one, was really disappointed when Jason left the band. He seemed to give the band an equilibrium - a balance to the runaway egos of James and Lars. No offence to Jason's replacement (the fact that, in all honesty, I don't know his name speaks volumes), but I've never been able to take to Metallica since he left.