Released in 1988 '...And Justice For All' is probably Metallica's most complexed album. It follows in the same vain as their previous album 'Master Of Puppets' with many songs over 6 minutes long. On this album Metallica take metal music to it's most complexed with two songs over nine minutes long; so basically this isn't catchy guitar hooks and sing-a-long choruses.
This is one for eshablished Metallica fans only I'd say. If you haven't listened to much Metallica this is probably not a good place to start; however if you like Metallica's earlier album such as 'Kill 'em All' and 'Master Of Puppets' you will more than likely enjoy this.
The tracks that really stand out to me are 'Blackened', '...And Justice For All' and 'One'. 'One' is the most famous song to come from this album and it is about a man who has lost all his senses during a war and now is trapped unable to communicate with the world. Saying that's the most popular track should give you an idea of what this album is like!
Many people have said that the guitars and too buzzy and thin on this album and the drums are too hollow and clicky. Although this is true at times you have to remember the era this album was made in. A time when most metal bands were producing buzzy guitars and clicky drums. This album is without doubt one of the best from this era.
You need to give this album a wide birth. It is challenging to the listener at times but if you are a Metallica/metal fan if you stick with it and give it a few listens I'm sure you will find it enjoyable.
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This record has so much good material that it's a shame the production is so shoddy. ... more
Song-wise, this is probably Metallica's most sophisticated album, exploring the theme of justice and perversions thereof with a vengeance. "One" is one of their best s...
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Advantages: This album rocks, the artwork rocks and the long tracks rock. Awesome Disadvantages: To Live is to Die only lasts 9.49, They hardly play any of this live.
Jun 22nd, 2009
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