Ride The Lightning - Page 2

Aardvark747 · 07-13-2005, 12:53 AM

Oh....Laz - I read ur post all the way thru, agreeing with all of it, and then u left yourself down with the final paragraph!

Seriously, you don't like ANY of the songs off the Black album? 'My Friend Of Misery' is my pick....

And I know so many ppl slag Load and Re-Load, but both have at least a couple of classics imo... 'Fuel' 'Devils Dance' 'Fixxxer' 'Mama Said' 'King Nothing' 'Ronnie'.......ok, im taking the piss with the last one there!

And S&M to me, was a triumph! One of the best albums of the 90's. 'No Leaf Clover'.....

Garage Inc. had a few decent covers on there, Disc 1 being my fave. 'Astronomy'....

Ok St. Anger flopped, but I still think if this had been a debut album from a brand new band, it would've been praised in the metal world. But cos ppl expected a certain style from Metallica, they were easily dissapointed. Which is a shame I think, as the album does contain some almighty tracks. But no way enough to make this anywhere high in their top5 album list.

Numb1075 · 07-13-2005, 07:04 AM

Ride the Lighting is teriffic

Master of Puppets is unbelievably brilliant. Hands down Metallica's best effort.

PS, I really liked the Black album & like a few tracks from St Anger

Aardvark747 · 07-13-2005, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Numb1075
Ride the Lighting is teriffic

Master of Puppets is unbelievably brilliant. Hands down Metallica's best effort.

PS, I really liked the Black album & like a few tracks from St Anger

Dont hide my son - Black was a superb album, and St Anger had 1 or 2 blistering songs on there!

Numb1075 · 07-13-2005, 07:10 AM

Sumkinda Monster

Frantic

my lifestyle determines my death style

Aardvark747 · 07-13-2005, 07:12 AM

Court is in session, and now I slam my gaVIL DOWN!!!

Numb1075 · 07-13-2005, 07:24 AM

LOL...that part is cool too.

lazarus · 07-13-2005, 10:29 AM

Metallica went from crafting long epic songs about a myriad of subjects to little radio friendly bites about "personal" stuff or other less-interesting subjects. Go look at the average song length on those first 4 albums and then compare that to The Black Album and everything after. The recordings themselves became less innovative, less layered, much less cool. It's as if they regressed to a more infantile type of songwriting.

While I'll give them credit for rocking full throttle on St. Anger, where are the SONGS? The whole damned album was little segments edited together with Pro Tools. That's not music. I appreciate Hetfield's rehab inspired lyrics and there are a few decent selections but it's not even a gnat on the ass of Puppets.

Let's talk about Iron Maiden, who mutated their sound in a more natural way, and didn't betray what made them so great. 25 years later and they still sound like themselves.

Aardvark747 · 07-14-2005, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lazarus
Let's talk about Iron Maiden, who mutated their sound in a more natural way, and didn't betray what made them so great. 25 years later and they still sound like themselves.

"When ur lying in ur sleep, when ur lying in ur bed, and u wake from ur dreams to go dancing with the dead"....

MsMofoGone · 07-14-2005, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aardvark747

Garage Inc. had a few decent covers on there,
Disc 1 being my fave. 'Astronomy'....

Although, Blue Oyster Cult's original version "takes the cake" !!

I did finally hear that tune !!

Yes siree, indeed !!

Not bad at all (for a cover) ... Not bad at all !!

Bunbury · 07-14-2005, 09:22 PM

St. Anger is just...........

karinlv · 07-14-2005, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by lazarus

Call of Khtulu vs. Orion
ORION. Hard to argue against this. Orion is their best instrumental, and maybe stronger than several of the songs with vocals on this album. Cliff Burton rules, and although Hammett is the lead guitarist, Hetfield's solo is quite soulful on this one.

laz

Orion

This song takes me to another place....

I've never been able to get into St. Anger, myself. Maybe I just didn't give it a chance.

Aardvark747 · 07-15-2005, 12:14 AM

"All we are saaaaaaaaaaying.......is give St a chance"

Chizip · 07-15-2005, 12:57 AM

metallica used to be so good

Aardvark747 · 07-15-2005, 01:03 AM

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Originally posted by Chizip
metallica used to be so good

"Fuckin BATTERY - GO!"

yimou · 07-15-2005, 04:51 AM

...And justice for all is Still my favorite Metallica album. But RTL and MOP are both legendary.

Still have the good old LPs and Metallica autographs in my little Metallica box.

I hope the next Metallica album will kick some major ass. I have high hopes because of Rob Trujillo.

u2popmofo · 07-15-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by Bunbury
St. Anger is just...........

Bumberry, that's just unfair. You know it's not THAT good.

07-13-2005, 12:53 AM	#21
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 22,368 Local Time: 04:42 AM	Oh....Laz - I read ur post all the way thru, agreeing with all of it, and then u left yourself down with the final paragraph! Seriously, you don't like ANY of the songs off the Black album? 'My Friend Of Misery' is my pick.... And I know so many ppl slag Load and Re-Load, but both have at least a couple of classics imo... 'Fuel' 'Devils Dance' 'Fixxxer' 'Mama Said' 'King Nothing' 'Ronnie'.......ok, im taking the piss with the last one there! And S&M to me, was a triumph! One of the best albums of the 90's. 'No Leaf Clover'..... Garage Inc. had a few decent covers on there, Disc 1 being my fave. 'Astronomy'.... Ok St. Anger flopped, but I still think if this had been a debut album from a brand new band, it would've been praised in the metal world. But cos ppl expected a certain style from Metallica, they were easily dissapointed. Which is a shame I think, as the album does contain some almighty tracks. But no way enough to make this anywhere high in their top5 album list. __________________

07-13-2005, 07:04 AM	#22
Numb1075 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 11,382 Local Time: 10:42 PM	Ride the Lighting is teriffic Master of Puppets is unbelievably brilliant. Hands down Metallica's best effort. PS, I really liked the Black album & like a few tracks from St Anger __________________

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07-13-2005, 07:10 AM	#24
Numb1075 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 11,382 Local Time: 10:42 PM	Sumkinda Monster Frantic my lifestyle determines my death style

07-13-2005, 07:12 AM	#25
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 22,368 Local Time: 04:42 AM	Court is in session, and now I slam my gaVIL DOWN!!!

07-13-2005, 07:24 AM	#26
Numb1075 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 11,382 Local Time: 10:42 PM	LOL...that part is cool too.

07-13-2005, 10:29 AM	#27
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40,403 Local Time: 08:42 PM	Metallica went from crafting long epic songs about a myriad of subjects to little radio friendly bites about "personal" stuff or other less-interesting subjects. Go look at the average song length on those first 4 albums and then compare that to The Black Album and everything after. The recordings themselves became less innovative, less layered, much less cool. It's as if they regressed to a more infantile type of songwriting. While I'll give them credit for rocking full throttle on St. Anger, where are the SONGS? The whole damned album was little segments edited together with Pro Tools. That's not music. I appreciate Hetfield's rehab inspired lyrics and there are a few decent selections but it's not even a gnat on the ass of Puppets. Let's talk about Iron Maiden, who mutated their sound in a more natural way, and didn't betray what made them so great. 25 years later and they still sound like themselves.

07-14-2005, 09:22 PM	#30
Bunbury Refugee Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Close yet far from home \m/ Posts: 1,580 Local Time: 07:42 PM	St. Anger is just...........

07-15-2005, 12:14 AM	#32
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 22,368 Local Time: 04:42 AM	"All we are saaaaaaaaaaying.......is give St a chance"

07-15-2005, 12:57 AM	#33
Chizip Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2001 Location: gone Posts: 17,903 Local Time: 09:42 PM	metallica used to be so good

07-15-2005, 04:51 AM	#35
yimou Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 4,786 Local Time: 04:42 AM	...And justice for all is Still my favorite Metallica album. But RTL and MOP are both legendary. Still have the good old LPs and Metallica autographs in my little Metallica box. I hope the next Metallica album will kick some major ass. I have high hopes because of Rob Trujillo.