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S&M ( Perfection )

Advantages: Amazingly easy to listen to
Disadvantages: None at all.

When I first saw this album advertised, i honestly thought it wasn't a good idea. Take Metallica, probably the best metal act of all time, and add Michael Kamen; in my opinion, undoubtedly one of the best composers of all time. Throw it all together with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, and you've got perfection. Lars lives up to his name as the best rock drummer in history, and doesnt put a stick wrong in this epic masterpiece performance. ...
...by Kirk Hammett, added with James's epic, roaring voice makes this album perfect. This album is seriously good, and is by far the best performance Metallica have recorded to date. The tracks are deliverd as a semi-medly, with hardly any auidence noise throughout the album. Everyone that considers themselves a Metallica fan, or even a fan of the genre should buy this album as soon as possible. ...

whitby_qpr 14.11.2007 · Read full review
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Review of S&M - Metallica/Michael Kamen/San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

St. Anger

Advantages: The return of Metallica
Disadvantages: The death of Metallica....

Now, I'm a Metallica fan, as I'm sure a number of you are. But who here who are fans of great metal albums like 'Ride The Lightning' and 'Master of Puppets' geniunely enjoyed 'St. Anger'? Now, don't let me spoil the surprise, read on.... I often like to review albums I enjoyed (4 or 5 stars - check my other reviews please! *hint!!*), but I thought I'd have a go at one I didn't particular enjoy.... The troubles within the band a couple of years ...
...leaving, James Hetfield suffering drink problems - all these troublesome times, could in theory, produce some excellent metal music, full of thought and emotion, but it appears it's struggle to do that even though Hetfield described this album as a 'great expression'. The ardent Metallica fan would say they 'sold out' with the release of 'Load' and 'Re-Load', or even as far back as when they produced the video for 'One'. I wasn't too fussed with ...

CarlMcQ 18.05.2005 · Read full review
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Review of St. Anger (Explicit Version/+DVD) - Metallica

St. Angers Day has come

Advantages: A good heavy metal album includes an extra DVD
Disadvantages: You pay more for the DVD, some fans may not like this album

~Summary~ This album is a good addition to my Metallica collection and I would recommend it to any heavy metal fan. Some older fans may not like this album as it is not as good as the 'Master of Puppets' album. The DVD is a nice addition and as such it gets a lot a play on my surround sound system, much to Mrs. Cad's annoyance. So anyone with a dislike of loud guitar music and swearing will hate this album. ~The band~ According to their web page ...
...in 1981 they have produced some quality heavy metal albums and some enduring songs such as 'Seek and Destroy' and 'Enter Sandman'. They have received a lot of criticism over their latest couple of albums namely 'Load', 'Reload' and 'S&M'. These albums were seen by many older fans as a way to make money by rehashing some older songs from the 1980's era. After their bass player of 14 years left the band in 2001, Metallica realised that they were in ...

buzzard_cad 30.06.2005 · Read full review
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Review of St. Anger (Explicit Version/+DVD) [Digipak] - Metallica

Rage Against The Machine Album Review

Advantages: Hard, unconventional rock
Disadvantages: An acquired taste

Rap-Metal group Rage Against the Machine released their self-titled debut album in 1992, but the music is just as relevant today as it was back then. Songs like 'Take the Power Back' and 'Freedom' are about individual exploitation by the cultural, social, and political systems in society, and how the people must be willing to rise up and overcome such oppression. You may have also recently heard about the small matter of 'Killing in the Name' beating ...
...when you first listen to Rage is that they mean business. The whole album is intended to provide voice to the silent minority: Those individuals that feel neglected and abused are given hope through the band's resonant, unashamed, confrontational expression. Guitarist Tom Morello's anomalous riffs, rhythmic special effects and extended tapping techniques were some of the most powerful sounds to come from a guitar in that era, and remain unchallenged ...

andycarrington 22.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Rage Against The Machine - Rage Against The Machine

Captain Morgans Revenge

Advantages: Pirate metal just rules
Disadvantages: one iffy song

Alestorm Captain Morgans Revenge Alestorm are a pirate metal band from Perth, Scotland. Captin Morgans Revenge was released last year (2008) with Napalm records. The Band Christopher Bowes - Lead/Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Tin Whistle Gavin Harper - Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars, Jew's Harp, Additional Drums, Tambourine; Backing Vocals Dani Evans - Bass Guitars Migo Wagner - Session Drums; Backing Vocals The band are awesome pirate metal is one great ...
...Track Two Captain Morgans Revenge 5/5 This is a brilliant track, infact it is better than brilliant! I love the guitarring its really catching and the drums are excellent. Lyrics are immense and stick in your head 'So have no fear and dont look back the afterlife awaits' I love that line espesially I dont know why. The track in itself is just indescribable to be honest, its probably one of the best songs I have heard from this band. Track Three The ...

rockchick2k7 07.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Captain Morgan's Revenge - Alestorm