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Summary: The king hell Godhead of all metal albums
Review: People say Metallica has lost their touch with their two "Load" albums. Those people obviously haven't listened to "Justice" in awhile. This CD is Metallica's proof that they will never die. The lyrics are hard-hitting and true-to-life. Kirk has NEVER written a bad solo, and some of his best are here, especially on "Justice" and "To Live." Lars and Jason keep a steady fast beat the whole way. If you want an album to make you drive a little faster, run a little farther, and think a little more, pick this one up. You will NOT be disappointed.
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Summary: One of the Best!
Review: If you want to hear a number one song listen to track #4 and need I say more!
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Summary: One Of Their Best
Review: This CD kicks major a**! Its got everything you want from Metallica, speed, awesome guitar solos, and the best drums on earth. Although it s***s that Cliff died, Newsted is the next best thing. A must have for eveyone, Metalhead or not.
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Summary: Great CD!
Review: This Cd gives you everything you want from Metallica. One, And Justice For All, and Blackend are what every rock listener wants from music and Metallica knows just how to interpret all of them!
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Summary: Like no other
Review: This CD is definitely hard rock, but like no other. The song length vary from 6-8 minutes, not your typical "radio-friendly" pop song! The songs usually start with a melodious little tune that gains speed or starts out with flat-out thrashing. The songs hold a heavy, high-speed vibe that is very definitive, but not repetitive by any means. Superb guitar work starts firing off like clockwork, and just when you think the song is finished, wham! Even more! Underneath the rugged exterior of the notoriously badass Metallica is 4 extremely talented musicians. This is one of their best albums EVER!
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Summary: This Rocks!
Review: All of Metallica's tapes are awesome, but this one is one of my personal favorites! My favorite song is one! I recommend you buy this one!
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Summary: As good as they get
Review: This album is an absolute must for any metalhead. This is by far the most dynamic album Metallica has ever put out. Forget what you've heard about their new music--it just can't compare to pure metal. Check out track number 4 if you want to know what I mean.
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Summary: Metallica's BEST ALBUM !!!
Review: Has the best songs Metallica ever made! One, And Justice for All, Harvester of Sorrow, Blackened,... A must for every guitar-freak! END
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Summary: 4.5 *
Review: 1. Blackened 5/5
2. ...And Justice for All 6/5
3. Eye of the Beholder 4/5
4. One 100/5
5. Shortest Straw 3/5
6. Harvester of Sorrow 3/5
7. Frayed Ends of Sanity 4/5
8. To Live Is to Die 4.9/5 too long
9. Dyers Eve 4/5almost every song starts off the same way, but other than that, a very good album. if you want to download this cd...go to winMX.com
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Summary: All good things must end
Review: In 1988, two years after Metallica bassist Cliff Burton perished in a tragic bus accident, the band release its final album of the '80s, ...And Justice For All. In addition to being their last release of the decade, the record marked an unfortunate turning point for the band that would lead them astray down the path of lame-ass alternative rock. ...And Justice For All marked the end of Metallica's progressive heavy metal years. The killer solos, complex song structure, and fast tempos would all be gone when Metallica resurfaced in 1991. Why the band felt they had to change I'll never know, but I and many others wish that Metallica had stuck to their guns and continued making the excellent thrash metal that made them famous.
Among the group's four albums from the 80's, this is the most peculiar. Sonically, Metallica sounds different - the heavy, thundering guitars now buzz thinly, the drums click more than pound, and newcomer Jason Newsted's bass is pretty much inaudible. Some may be turned off by the strange production, but Metallica more than makes up for it with their most ingenious and ambitious songwriting ever. This is their darkest, most intricate album, with the central theme of justice manifesting itself in James Hetfield's bleak, angry lyrics. Much of the guitar work, drumming, and songwriting on ...And Justice For All is simply unmatched. Though opinions of the album are somewhat divided among Metallica's ever-dwindling fanbase, I view the album as a masterpiece from a band in its prime. Sadly, just two albums later, Metallica had become a shadow of its former self, and has never quite recovered from its commercial breakthrough. But if all good things must end, then ...And Justice For All is the perfect way to bring Metallica's glory days to a close.
The tracks:
Blackened - After a truly excellent guitar fade-in, the opening track picks up into a headbanging storm. Everything about this song rocks. The chorus is great, the bridge is great, the lyrics and vocal delivery are captivating, and the guitars and drums are top-notch. Outstanding.
...And Justice for All - Talk about a 1-2 punch. The title track somehow manages to live up to the awesome Blackened. This song is incredible - nearly 10 minutes in length, its lyrics paint a chilling picture of a society in decay. The complexity of the song structure makes it difficult to effectively descibe, but rest assured that it is a spectacular and highly satisfying listen.
Eye of the Beholder - The band employs another fade-in here. While it's not up to par with the first two tracks, this is still a very good song. I love the chorus in particular. The solo is nicely done, too.
One - A nearly 8-minute epic, One starts off on a melancholy note as Hetfield tells the tale of a soldier stripped of nearly all his senses by a landmine. Near the end, the song becomes heavy as hell as Hetfield voiced the anger and agony of a man permanently suspended between life and death. Not only is it a superb headbanger, its powerful lyrics make it a starkly moving song. One of the band's best ever.
Shortest Straw - Listeners of Michael Savage should be familiar with this one. It's a solid track, though personally not one of my favorites. Still a good, heavy song.
Harvester of Sorrow - I love this one. A slow, menacing track about how child abuse gets passed down through the generations. The guitars are sweet.
Frayed Ends of Sanity - Another one I like a lot. It just rocks. Very cool song. I especially love the lyrics and Hammet's guitar work. Oh, and it has an amusing musical in-joke at the beginning.
To Live Is to Die - I heard the band wrote this instrumental as a tribute to Burton. Seems likely, as it conveys both sadness (the beginning, middle, and end) and anger/despair (everything in between). The acoustic guitars and strings on this song are very well done. Another deeply emotional track.
Dyers Eve - Just awesome. Hetfield screams of parental neglect and indifference as the power chords roar and the drums fly at breakneck speed. A perfect way to conclude Metallica's glory years - with a kick-ass headbanger.
And that's it. One wonders how many more great albums the band could have made if they had only repeled the forces of commercialization. What could have been...
Steve Sweeney
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