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Metallica at their most complexed

Advantages: One of the best albums of it's era.
Disadvantages: Long complexed songs put some people off and the production is not amazing.

...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 ...
...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 ...

wez001 22.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of And Justice For All - Metallica

British Retro-Thrash you say?

Advantages: energetic, well executed, good riffs, enjoyable songs
Disadvantages: Somewhat derivative

...Tracklisting- 1. Enter the Grave 04:30 2. Thrasher 03:09 3. First Blood 04:20 4. Man Against Machine 06:21 5. Burned Alive 05:54 6. Killer from the Deep 04:40 7. We Who Are About to Die 07:43 8. Schizophrenia 04:18 9. Bathe in Blood 06:22 10. Armoured Assault 05:38 Total playing time 52:55 Summary: A solid homage to 80s Bay Area Thrash ...

Burning_Darkness 30.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Enter The Grave - Evile

Follow me or die...

Advantages: 80's thrash at it's best
Disadvantages: production

...especially for future albums. AMONG THE LIVING, signalled Anthrax's departure from being an underground cult metal band on an independent label, to semi-mainstream metal, newly signed with ISLAND RECORDS. And whilst the slightly politically incorrect lyrics of the former album's classic 'Madhouse' were not carried on with this release, the band, to it's credit, maintained it's integrity by producing an album of exactly what they wanted to do - ...
...it all - Speed and thrashing guitars on "Imitation of life" and "Caught in a mosh", combined with socially aware and political comment, on tracks like, "Indians", "Skeletons in the Closet", and "One World" Not to be known as an 'un-fun' band though, their humour shows through with the 2000AD inspired "I AM THE LAW", (which along with Indians, were released as singles). The title track, is also inspired by the classic Steven King book 'THE STAND". ...

chaosmongers 05.03.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Among The Living - Anthrax

The must have thrash album

Advantages: Technicality, originality, speed,
Disadvantages: Dawn Patrol seems like a filler track

...Of Souls Rust In Peace...Polaris If you like this i would suggest; Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? (Megadeth), Kill Em' All (Metallica), Master Of Puppets (Metallica), Reign In Blood (Slayer), The Sound Of White Noise (Anthrax), Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good! (Megadeth), So Far, So Good...So What (Megadeth). ...

gimbel225 16.11.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Rust In Peace - Megadeth

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