This is the album that really set the standard for aspiring metal guitarists. Hetfield's rhythym playing is like nothing that was heard before - fast downstrokes virtually all the way through the album, quick chord changes and timing shifts were never so concentrated. Not only is the music technically difficult to play, it sounds so harsh, catchy and aggressive too.
Metallica had sounded original with their previous albums, but this record was totally fresh and made Metallica's contemporaries (Dio, Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, Ratt, Cinderella etc) seem dated and, well, a bit silly.
If you like metal and don't own this album, get it.
It's a real pity that the band sold out by going to Bob Rock for later productions. If they hadn't sold out, they might still be making music that comes close to this. Sadly, they went rubbish. Sorry.
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Advantages: Amazing Thrash Metal Album, Well Produced For The Era Disadvantages: May Not Apeal To Fans Of Metallica's Later Releases, i.e Load, Re-Load, St. Anger
Advantages: Flawless Heavy Metal record, technically stunning time signature shifts with occasional classical structuring Disadvantages: 20 year old production job, could do with a re-mastering
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