TheEgoist Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I know we have at least a couple of fans of metal on this site, and since Metallica is probably the biggest band since the Beatles, I'd assume many of you have heard it. What are your impressions on this? I've only heard about half the album, and have mixed feelings. I think " Suicide And Redemption " is their best piece of work in 20 years, for sure. I like the intro to " Unforgiven III ", but the song itself lets down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_Connery Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I like it more than anything they have done since the black album, but that isn't saying much. I may like it better than the black album, which would be saying more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I bought it, and have listened through it twice so far. I'm writing this quick and can't remember track names, but overall I really like about half of the tracks; the other half has a contrived feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEgoist Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 So apparently I had only listened to the crappy half of the CD, cause there are some really exceptional tracks. But James' voice still kinda screws it for me, which is why I like the instrumental more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagroht Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I am pleasantly surprised by the raw energy of the album, especially given the fact that the band has been successfully in existence for so long. the temptation to become complacent and repeat yourself becomes too tempting to too many artists. Something I think they have been able to avoid, they shake the boots of many young bands out there. But I do feel the album needs some getting used to and the overall mood of it is heavily dark. "The Day That Never Comes" and "The Unforgiven III" are the most accessible. 'That Was Just Your Life' is something I have a tendency to skip. 'The Judas Kiss' is nice. 'Suicide & Redemption' is some very good guitar playing, it however has a problem ending..it drags on too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceplayer Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I like it, much better than ST. ANGER, but it feels too much like a retread of past material; they're plagiarizing themselves. (I'd like to be "Generous" and say it's all variations on a theme, but I can't, knowing that Rick Rubin was involved, who is known for bringing artists "back to their roots," in a pandering kind of way.) No new ground here. Still, I like a few tracks, "Cyanide" is good, and "Broken, Beaten, and Scarred" is my current anthem when I'm angry. "Breaking your teeth on a hard life coming/Show your scars...what don't kill ya make ya more strong...but we die hard." Could be my war cry in the Obamanation. Gets me pumped, and ready to face the world on my terms. I'll trade the album for this one song alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagroht Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 'what don't kill ya make ya more strong' ? 'What does not kill me, makes me stronger.' Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, 1888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceplayer Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 You mean it wasn't original with Metallica? Darn. I'm disillusioned. 'what don't kill ya make ya more strong' ? 'What does not kill me, makes me stronger.' Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, 1888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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