So then I got my copy of the new album, Death Magnetic not really expecting much from it. I became a Metallica fan in 1988 with the release of ...And Justice for All. That is my favorite album of all time. Then the band evolved into a more radio-friendly group. That was fine with the release in 1991 of Metallica (also known as "The Black Album"), but it all went downhill from there. Not that it was bad, but it was not great. That is until the 2003 release of St. Anger which was disappointing.
So I was prepared for another not so good album, thinking that rich 40-something-year-old musicians cannot be expected to produce good angry music. Oh boy, was I wrong! I have already listened to the album twice this morning, and lets just say that it will be looping for a while in my iPod.
The album is full of heavy jams and solos, just like they played back in the 80's. The guitar rifts are either fast or really fast! And the drums have a purpose, no more silly stuff. I'm truly enjoying these developments.
All of the sudden, January 31st can't get here soon enough!
2 comments:
...so..did you have a good workout today?
Ok, so I have to admit it.....I'm very jealous. Metallica totally kicks butt! I definitely agree with you about the there not being anything really good since the Black Album. It is one of our all time favorites at the Carlson house.
I had tickets to see them at college in Rochester,NY in spring of 1991,but the show ended up getting canceled. Boo!
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