That being said, the new Metallica album Death Magentic is good. Real good. The lyrics/vocals have much to be desired but musically they still have it. I mean it's not Master of Puppets, but it is ...And Justice For All. The songs are long and all over the place, but it works. I'm not going to get into a whole review of every song here, b/c frankly I don't care that much to examine every minute of a 115 minute album. So here's a summary:
1. That Was Just Your Life - Great opener. Has the staple James "dunna dunna dun" riffs.
2. The End of the Line - Staying strong.
3. Broken, Beat and Scarred - I'm not sure if I hate the part that comes in at 1:04 or if I love it. I think I love it.
4. The Day That Never Comes - sounds like Nickelback with wild ass solos.
5. All Nightmare Long - This is a classic. That rhythm sound familiar to anyone...oh wait, it's Metallica. Nailed it on this on.
6. Cyanide - I want to drink some after hearing that wah. Who is on the bass here, DJ Magic Mike?
7. The Unforgiven III - There is no forgiving this. Piano? Yea. Piano.
8. The Judas Kiss - eh...take it or leave it.
9. Sucide and Redemption - didn't get through all this. Instrumental. Bringing back but definitely no Dyer's Eve.
10. My Apocalypse - they must have gotten the old amps from Kill Em All out for this one. Good closer.
That's it. No more talk about Metallica on my blog until January 18th.
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