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Post by Wolfish on Dec 23, 2018 16:22:01 GMT
Machine Head's Robb Flynn has recently praised Metallica's latest album.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2018 16:33:10 GMT
They release metal records, everyone is happy, they release a different kind of metal album and people goes bonkers. Then they release a few hard rock albums and people turn their backs on them. They experiment with some garage thing and everyone hates that too. Then they try some obscure stuff with an old dude, every goes completely mental and screams after som proper old metal. After years and years they return to their roots and releases two old style metal albums... People: They are boring and freeze dried. Just plays the same old metal. Not moving forward, no experiments. Booooh. It must not be easy. I enjoyed Load/Reload when they were released even St. Anger was a fun record to listen to, obviously they're not up to the standard of MOP/TBA but still. I think they've got back on track with DM and HW though. |
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Post by jackers on Dec 24, 2018 10:18:10 GMT
I actually don't have a impression that HTSD is a attempt to getting back into those thrash roots once again just like they did during DM. HTSD for me is very organic album that represents 'in the moment' attitude without overthinking it too much. And i would even say that apart from opener and closer these songs sound like a metal covers of some unknown, obscure classic rock songs from the 70's.
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Post by Slipstream on Dec 24, 2018 15:00:21 GMT
After 2 years since the realease of HTSD here's my rank of Metallica albums:
...And Justice for All
Master of Puppets
The Black Album
Ride the Lightning
Load
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct
St. Anger
ReLoad
Kill 'em All
Death Magnetic
So it was their best album in 20 years I would say. The top 4 are on completely another level however.
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Post by Jayzon on Dec 25, 2018 9:13:40 GMT
I actually don't have a impression that HTSD is a attempt to getting back into those thrash roots once again just like they did during DM. HTSD for me is very organic album that represents 'in the moment' attitude without overthinking it too much. And i would even say that apart from opener and closer these songs sound like a metal covers of some unknown, obscure classic rock songs from the 70's. My feelings exactly. To me, Death Magnetic feels forced, like they're actively trying to please the old-school fans demanding a "return to their roots" thrash album. And that's exactly why it fails - it doesn't feel organic or authentic. It's like they were actively thinking "is this what the fans want" more than just letting things happen naturally. And I'm sure they had a lot of pressure leading up to DM, so maybe they felt like they needed to play it safe and do it that way.
Hardwired... To Self-Destruct, on the other hand, feels completely different. While some of the problems with song structures and arrangements that plagued DM still linger on, overall the album seems a lot more coherent, organic and genuine. They're also much more willing to experiment and go outside the box. While there's certainly a degree of old-style thrashiness to some of the songs, there's also some of the bluesy vibe of the Load era, among other things. It just feels like they needed to do DM like they did for HWTSD to be able to happen. They got the "forced old-schoolness" out, and afterwards were able to be genuine and original again.
Two years in, my rankings for Metallica albums is as follows:
1. HWTSD
2. Justice
3. Black
4. Ride 5. Reload 6. Load 7. Puppets 8. KEA 9. St. Anger 10. DM
As before, the Top 3 and Bottom 2 are pretty much set in stone, but #4-8 are pretty much tied and could be put in any order depending on the day.
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Post by killemallforone on Dec 27, 2018 7:51:26 GMT
I actually don't have a impression that HTSD is a attempt to getting back into those thrash roots once again just like they did during DM. HTSD for me is very organic album that represents 'in the moment' attitude without overthinking it too much. And i would even say that apart from opener and closer these songs sound like a metal covers of some unknown, obscure classic rock songs from the 70's. My feelings exactly. To me, Death Magnetic feels forced, like they're actively trying to please the old-school fans demanding a "return to their roots" thrash album. And that's exactly why it fails - it doesn't feel organic or authentic. It's like they were actively thinking "is this what the fans want" more than just letting things happen naturally. And I'm sure they had a lot of pressure leading up to DM, so maybe they felt like they needed to play it safe and do it that way.
Hardwired... To Self-Destruct, on the other hand, feels completely different. While some of the problems with song structures and arrangements that plagued DM still linger on, overall the album seems a lot more coherent, organic and genuine. They're also much more willing to experiment and go outside the box. While there's certainly a degree of old-style thrashiness to some of the songs, there's also some of the bluesy vibe of the Load era, among other things. It just feels like they needed to do DM like they did for HWTSD to be able to happen. They got the "forced old-schoolness" out, and afterwards were able to be genuine and original again.
Agreed. Hardwired would definitely be the best album (imo) if they'd exercised some quality control, whereas now it's probably their best. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2018 10:12:33 GMT
I prefer DM's thrashy feel to the mid tempo stuff on HWTSD, if anything it reminds me of Load.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2018 18:49:57 GMT
HW was obviously an attempt to generally write catchier, more to the point songs. I'd hardly call that organic or in the moment.
I recently went back and listened to DM for the first time in some years (itunes version so it was more listenable) and, it was pretty damn good. I think most of it is better than HW, only a few tracks on HW give DM a run for it's money. But DM is a better album overall. HW ends up with songs at certain points that don't really fit or add anything to the album.
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Post by Jayzon on Dec 27, 2018 19:08:00 GMT
HW was obviously an attempt to generally write catchier, more to the point songs. I'd hardly call that organic or in the moment. I don't see it the same way, but to each their own. I think most of it is better than HW, only a few tracks on HW give DM a run for it's money. But DM is a better album overall. HW ends up with songs at certain points that don't really fit or add anything to the album. For me you can pretty much change HW in place of DM and vice versa. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2019 0:57:16 GMT
After 2 years since the realease of HTSD here's my rank of Metallica albums: ...And Justice for All Master of Puppets The Black Album Ride the Lightning Load Hardwired... to Self-Destruct St. Anger ReLoad Kill 'em All Death Magnetic So it was their best album in 20 years I would say. The top 4 are on completely another level however. I'd say HWTSD is better than Load/Reload. |
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Post by yepsure on Apr 7, 2019 9:31:14 GMT
After 2 years since the realease of HTSD here's my rank of Metallica albums: ...And Justice for All Master of Puppets The Black Album Ride the Lightning Load Hardwired... to Self-Destruct St. Anger ReLoad Kill 'em All Death Magnetic So it was their best album in 20 years I would say. The top 4 are on completely another level however. I'd say HWTSD is better than Load/Reload. No one cares or asked about what you think. |
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Post by Jayzon on Apr 8, 2019 22:00:51 GMT
He's right this time, though. I absolutely love both Load and Reload, but HWTSD is so much better.
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Post by SicJes on Apr 9, 2019 3:25:54 GMT
Hardwired To Shoot Your LoadHardwired Until It Sleeps Moth Into Flame King Nothing Halo on Fire Wasting My Hate Here Comes Revenge Bleeding Me ManUnKind Hero Of The Day Spit Out The Bone 
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Post by malik on Apr 19, 2019 1:07:51 GMT
Hardwired is the best since Justice, and Bone is their best song. Ever.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2019 3:01:30 GMT
Hardwired is the best since Justice, and Bone is their best song. Ever. HW is pretty good but DM and TBA are better imo tbh. |
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Post by bloodandthunder92 on Apr 19, 2019 14:12:20 GMT
Hardwired is the best since Justice, and Bone is their best song. Ever. HW is pretty good but DM and TBA are better imo tbh. Hardwired smokes DM, IMO, and I like DM. |
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Post by Ruflux on Apr 19, 2019 18:29:58 GMT
Hardwired is okay. DM is okay too. I think HTSD has higher highs but also lower lows. DM has lesser variance but even its best isn't quite as high as HTSD's.
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Post by lightning master on Apr 19, 2019 19:59:07 GMT
I think HTSD has higher highs but also lower lows. DM has lesser variance but even its best isn't quite as high as HTSD's.
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Post by ford71V8 on Apr 20, 2019 1:47:25 GMT
I think HTSD has higher highs but also lower lows. DM has lesser variance but even its best isn't quite as high as HTSD's.
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Post by FightFireWithStAnger on Apr 21, 2019 0:20:59 GMT
I approve this avatar change! Young Cokehead SN Fixxxed |
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Post by Alan-P on Apr 22, 2019 9:47:08 GMT
DM is shite. Hardwired pisses all over it. But the title track and lemmy tribute are crap.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2019 19:10:55 GMT
DM is shite. Hardwired pisses all over it. But the title track and lemmy tribute are crap. Huh? DM is their best album since TBA bro. |
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Post by Jayzon on Apr 24, 2019 17:23:53 GMT
DM is shite. Hardwired pisses all over it. But the title track and lemmy tribute are crap. Huh? DM is their best album since TBA bro. DM is Metallica's worst album. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2019 17:37:42 GMT
All of your opinions are incorrect.
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Post by General Smithers on Apr 25, 2019 9:26:22 GMT
DM has some great stuff it's just got crappy production which is why I never listen to it.
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Post by Zalman on Apr 26, 2019 8:49:40 GMT
Hardwired is okay. DM is okay too. I think HTSD has higher highs but also lower lows. DM has lesser variance but even its best isn't quite as high as HTSD's. I'd agree with this. I think DM is a more consistent album throughout, but Hardwired's highs are just incredible. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 13:28:10 GMT
DM has some great stuff it's just got crappy production which is why I never listen to it. I was going to buy the MFiT version but tbh the clipping doesn't bother me that much. |
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Post by Jayzon on Apr 28, 2019 8:32:24 GMT
DM has some great stuff it's just got crappy production which is why I never listen to it. The only songs I actively listen from DM nowadays are Cyanide and The Unforgiven III. I don't hate the first three songs, Judas Kiss or My Apocalypse, but I rarely get the feeling that I need to hear them. But yeah, the clipping is quite unbearable. Far more distracting and annoying than the drum sound on St. Anger. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 17:16:54 GMT
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Post by SicJes on Apr 29, 2019 21:50:16 GMT
That's the before picture. She should do the after picture with the Load record.
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