This is the first Metallica album I've ever listened to that is a grower. I didn't like it at first but it grows on you after 3-4 listens. It's nothing amazing but its a solid, consistent album.

@Clift0n

7 ай бұрын

It’s an 8.5 fs

You must burn is #1 song for me in this album. The main riff, the lyrics, the solo, the outro riff.. Just wow.

It's a tough spot for a band to be in: It's trendy to love them.... and it's also trendy to hate everything they put out.

Pete, I recommend covering the Dodheimsgard album that was released the same day as the new Metallica. Extremely unique progressive/avantgarde black metal.

Love the band. Decent modern album. I’m getting what your saying about time wise. I think the new Extreme album is shaping up sounding like what Metallica should of been aiming for. The first tracks of their new album is rocking! Nuno is off the charts here. Can’t wait for the rest.

@James-hh1lq

Жыл бұрын

As if Kirk could play like Nuno dream on

I like Hardwired more than 72, mainly because I've listened to it more. I find albums with lengthy songs to be more rewarding upon further listening, unless they are endless jams.

No Metallica album grew on me as much as this one... The more I listen to it the more I like it. This album deserves a chance. I thought Pete, as you are big Sabbath fan, you will really enjoy new Metallica stuff. :) Some songs (like Sleepwalk my life away) remind me Sabotage, overall Sabbath influence is present... Groovy, heavy album with memorable harmonies. Best Metallica album in years, in my opinion.

@GordonHeaney

Жыл бұрын

Only Metallica album in years.....

@smofla13

Жыл бұрын

nah theres no sabbath resemblence in this album...apart from opening riff on last track, i do like few tracks but the rest is same old same old like there last few albums (which i dont like) ps give me sabbath anydays...tho i am from bham uk....home of sabbath ha..

@captainkirk70

Жыл бұрын

​@@smofla13 right?? I heard a little Sabbath on the last track but nothing to write home about. Take away Kirk's wah wah for god sakes, no 5 string bass, and James needs to stop yarrrling. You know when a guy like that is using an old Elvis mic you're in trouble. I want ripping solos and gruff vocals. Lol. You would think with all the attention to Master of Puppets recently they'd know what people want. And Stranger Things wasn't playing Load. Or even the lame Black Album. I know it sold a bazillion albums but they aren't selling that many albums nowadays. Give the fans what they want. Please.

@captainkirk70

Жыл бұрын

I'm not really sure what Godsmack or Nickelback sound like but I've heard that they have the modern Metallica style taken care of.

@smofla13

Жыл бұрын

@@captainkirk70 woudnt know meself..cant be dealin woth nickleback

Thanks for the review Pete. I disagree with most of what you said here, as I love the album. Metallica’s last three albums have provided so much good stuff and this is no exception. I particularly love Luc AEterna, Shadows Follow and Screaming Suicide. May there be many more Metallica albums like this!

I have 2 problems with new Metallica: 1). Songs are too long 2). Lars drumming is too simple Because of these two aspects I think 77 min is too long. But hey, there are a lot of rock fans who like it. So I am happy for them, it is great to like music and to have your own favourite band.

@KingLizard616

Жыл бұрын

3). I would also add lead solos.

@oblivion4508

Жыл бұрын

Exactly the drumming is soooo simple, I mean check the new overkill 🤷🏼‍♂️

@jeremymiller3800

Жыл бұрын

You make a good point about Lars. Cut the songs in half and it would leave more energy and creativity for the drums. Same with the rest of the band.

@cmlguerra

Жыл бұрын

long songs and simple drumming started on kill ‘em all,why complain 40 years later?

@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812

Жыл бұрын

As long as they don't go the same route as Iron Maiden and make multiple albums of pretentious, boring, long crap.

Metallica have the security of knowing that whatever they release, people will always say “at least it isn’t St Anger.”

@soulcrusher807

Жыл бұрын

I will take St. Anger over anything they did in the 90's.

@tomp8463

Жыл бұрын

The Black Album is miles better than St Anger.

@user-tt6be2zx3h

Жыл бұрын

that's why they release 'St Anger'!! it's a 50 yr plan! 🤣🤣🤣

@Geiermeier

Жыл бұрын

While in fact St Anger is way better than THIS.

@Octavian2

Жыл бұрын

And the issue of people always comparing their work to the first 4 albums. It goes both ways.

I wouldn't have minded a song like Halo of Fire placed as track 5 or 6 to change pace. Another shorter would've been nice. Fav songs so far are 72 Seasons, Inamorata, Room of Mirrors, If Darkness Has a Son

Definitely a "grower" for me. I don't think the length is bad myself. Really like the Sabbath vibe that a lot of the songs have. For me, nothing feels like filler this time around, at least after 4-5 listens. If you look at Metallica's career in "eras" of the bass players, this is to me the best of the "Trujillo Era," for lack of a better way of putting it. Does it stand up to the classics? Probably not, but it's a solid album.

@Xxrocknrollgod

Жыл бұрын

Def not

@DetVen

Жыл бұрын

What's the deal with the lemon yellow theme in this??

I think your review is spot on Pete. I would give it 3.5 stars. I do think this is better effort than Hardwired (not a fan of that album here). You can tell Metallica tried to make this deeper and more complex album. However, it does feel bloated a bit and as you pointed our, trimming down so it is around 60 minutes would have helped. On Jimmy Fallon, they did shorter version Darkness had son that was fantastic live. Had more punch. Highlights for me are Darkness had a son (my favorite track), Ianmorata, Lux, and Sleepwalk. I think it is a little worse than Death Magnetic overall. This definitely isn't return to first five, that will never happen but it was better than I expected it too be.

I like the album. Solid release, 40 years after the debut. That doesn’t happen very often with 3 of 4 members from the debut still around.

I like the record. Still listening to it as I will know for sure if I start humming the songs while at work then I know it's a good one.

Been waiting to hear what you think of this one, Pete. Hetfield, as always saves the day. Decent record, I miss that crispy old-school production so much these days, but at least the bass is audible I guess! Cheers Pete.

As a fan of Metallica since 1985. The reality is, they peaked at the Black album. Most rock and metal bands do their best creative and innovative music when they are young. Chalk it up to being hungry and not having been influenced by the business. Everything else is derivative and screams desperation to stay relevant. That's one of the reasons Sting disbanded The Police. A legendary great band. He knew that they could top what they had already produced and was best to end on top!

@Twotontessie

Жыл бұрын

Great post. Was just thinking that earlier today- who are the only huge bands who made a conscious decision to forego the money and end it? Beatles, Zeppelin,Police. Some like Skynyrd and the Eagles tried and caved. How cool would it have been if Lars and James after the black tour said - that’s it. We did it. All downhill from here.

I like it enough, but I agree that it's way too long. Also, the first thing I did was put the disc in an extra jewel case that I had laying around. Screw that packaging. I do want to say that I like the new Overkill a lot more. Thanks, Pete!

"Inamorata", "Crown of Barbed Wire" and the title track are my favs. It's a long album tho, but enough to enjoy for modern Metallica.

@ImLonelyLinda

Жыл бұрын

Those 3 songs are definitely the best of the bunch.

I think it's a good album. Some really good riffs. My problem is the lead solos, they're not good and make the songs seem longer than they are. highlights: 'Crown of Barbed Wire' through 'Too Far Gone'

I give it a solid B grade....I really enjoy the production it does not sound compressed and or distorted like Death Magnetic. Also James vocals and lyrics pulls this through as well.

@puttu_racing

Жыл бұрын

B- for me

@NowSethaboi

10 ай бұрын

Rather take st anger so 💀/10

I enjoyed this review! I’ve been watching lots of them from people with 1000 followers to hundreds of thousands. It’s always interesting to hear the spread from blah to great. Interestingly, my father who has always avoided MetallicA (most likely due to the fact that he heard so much of it when I was learning how to play) went to the Global Listening party with me and enjoyed a number of songs! His favorite jam was the long ass “Inamorata.” It’s cool how each album can pick up some new fans. I’ve listened quite a few times now and as a guitar player, it’s a solid album. There are lots of riffs that I want to play because they make me move without a guitar. I find myself bobbing and weaving with many of the twisted parts. James’ vocals are objectively really good and the harmonies are interesting. I was actually surprised by the number of key changes and also surprised to hear major chords and keys. Kirk’s solos are less purposeful and seemingly superfluous on many tracks. In other songs he’s providing effect. Lars’ drumming serves the song. IMO if you are going to have a sh*t ton of riffology, the drums can’t be insane without detracting from the riffs. Rob is providing a solid foundation throughout. I like HEARING the bass, and he has an amazing tone. His vocal parts really suited him as well. As far as the packaging is concerned, I think it is arbitrary 😂 These days, people do most things digitally through streaming or DLing .wav files. The digipak took me back a bit; this package harkens back to what I used to love about album releases. It’s almost like getting to hold the music the way you do with a vinyl record. The vinyl is nice and thick and has a good frequency capture. I didn’t mean to leave my own review here, but I enjoyed yours and was inspired to put in my two cents. You have a new follower 🤘🏼

So far, I like Hardwired and Death Magnetic more.

@superunknown2812

Жыл бұрын

Love Death Magnetic just wish the production was better

I've listened to it about 5 times since Friday and it's definitely growing on me. 'If darkness had a son' has been stuck in my head for a while now so that's usually a good sign. Lux aeterna, crown of barbed wire, and too far gone are my favorites so far. James sounds very good. Still need more time with it. Pete I agree about how I can't see the setlist without opening up the whole thing. I like how there are back to there thrash/heavy sound like death magnetic and hardwired. I thought both those albums were very good. If I remember correctly, Kirk lost an iPod with riffs a few years ago. Wonder how much of that is on 72 seasons.

@docvader82

Жыл бұрын

I'd say none of it, he never found it. And honestly, that's either bullshit, or the most irresponsible thing he could do. He doesn't put effort into the solos anymore, so at least bring some riffs to the table. They've got a full time staff of minions. Nobody ever set up a back up service on his phone? Does anyone believe he lost all his photos and whatnot on his phone? I sure as hell don't. I think he just had nothing.

The day Kirk Hammett discovered the wah-wah pedal (the Black album) was the death of good guitar solos from him.

@alexc656

Жыл бұрын

He has a few hidden good ones on Load and Reload

@AndI0td763

Жыл бұрын

I don’t like the overuse of wah-wah in general and Kirk just isn’t very good at it.

@imandan1966

Жыл бұрын

yep

@gensrios1383

Жыл бұрын

Kirk has been using wah since the first album. But the difference is, he's been over using it since hardwired.

@wesleyhalpern184

Жыл бұрын

Used it in almost every Justice album solo also. That was when wah took over.

A sign that an album is good imo is when I put it on repeat - I consider it a very good sounding, well made concept album (albums I hate, that are very bad are (re)load and St. Anger). Other latest albums I put on repeat are the ones from AC/DC and Black Box Revelation.

Can’t wait to hear your review on this, bought it on Sunday still trying to digest this album.

@donakin8562

Жыл бұрын

Same with me. I miss the old guitar crunch sound of classic era. Now their sound is more like AC/DC than "thrash metal"

LOL, that CD packaging does look wild, origami. The vinyl packaging is great, nice gatefold.

Petes review is spot on.I’m struggling with this album .There are some good songs however it’s too long and I find it an ordeal to listen to from start to finish.I totally agree with comments on the packaging it totally sucks

@nickvickers3486

Жыл бұрын

That packaging... if the prices ever come down I might take a punt on the cassette!

good to see an album for all kind of Metallica fans: those who liked it and those who will get their Insomnia cured

@colico14

Жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone is going to fall asleep to this record!

@errolhenderson5665

Жыл бұрын

@@colico14 I'm snoozing, it's so fucking boring and repetitive

@AndI0td763

Жыл бұрын

@@errolhenderson5665 This is so repetitive it’s ridiculous. Metallica just don’t have the range to pull off an album like this. And at times it sounds like Dream Theater lite. Or any number of 2000’s metalcore type bands. B grade modern prog rock/thrash type of sound. Not very good.

Perfect review. I agree with everything Pete said, except for the fact that I loved "Shadows Follow".

Love old Metallica debate whether to give this one a try I just might just don't want to be let down again Thanks Pete

Regardless of the opinions presented here; this is by far my most favorite review I've ever watched on SOT....hilarious, spontaneous and brutally honest! the end of the video had me spitting out my coffee laughing, more of this please Pete!

@scottmcgregor4829

Жыл бұрын

I am with you. " Here's your dinner sir".😂😂😂

@ahmadbarqawi8031

Жыл бұрын

@@scottmcgregor4829 hahaha that was funny!

I agree about the packaging. At first I liked it since I’ve never seen something like it, but trying to get it out while driving is a pain. Also would have like the band logo and track listing. To me musically it’s between Death Magnetic and Hardwired. I’ve listened all the way through 4 times and it’s still growing on me. Hoping we don’t have to wait so long for the next one.

You summed it up a decent modern day Metallica album. I listened to it last week on a decent drive to pick up my kid and I was still on the last track when I pulled in the driveway. I don't mind long songs when it's entertaining enough that I don't look to check when a song ends. I definitely looked a few times here.

I really like this album, watched the premiere in the cinema and James said that Lux Aeterna is one of the hardest songs to play because of the pace and downpicking. My least favourite song would be Crown of Barbed Wire but still listenable. If I'm still doing what they're doing when im hitting 60+ i'd be more than happy 😅

I'm lovin' the new Metallica album myself! As for the cd packaging... i agree... cumbersome. Not quite as bad as Ace Frehley's "Anomaly" cd though. Lol. 🤘

LOL The Jethro Tull shirt. I didn't even realize it until you mentioned it. As for the album, I just recently reviewed it for my website. I liked it overall and feel that James was on point lyrically and vocally on most tracks. However the album does suffer from being a tad too long and I would prefer shorter songs.

@nickvickers3486

Жыл бұрын

Great point about James' vocals, the album is decent, but if James ever wants to go into the studio with an acoustic and do a solo album, I'd be up for that!

@keng.2468

Жыл бұрын

@@nickvickers3486 Absolutely. He sounds invigorated on this album.

Haven't listened to it yet, Pete, but enjoyed your ongoing commentary about the packaging and the length of the album. Will give it a listen during the next few days. Once again, thanks for these reviews. And for those reading this who don't follow Bryce Talks Metal [of SoT Hudson Valley Square 'fame'], he also gives this a thorough review on his KZread channel. Thanks again.

I try, but it's the same vibe I got from Hardwire: very predictable and conservative. If they are not capable of great writing anymore, at least they should care about their tone. Even Load/Reload had great sound. This excerpt of Pete's review defines the whole album for me: "Kirk tosses a few bits we've heard too many times before; chorus doesn't grab... I dunno, they're trying really hard to give us something they know people really grab onto, but doesn't really work. It's ok, not terrible, not great either."

I agree with you when popping the CD in a car, I bought it from B&N it was kind of confusing at first. Packaging is not that impressive.

I think the album is good, feels more inspired than the last few. I agree they should’ve cut some material that was unnecessary to make it more tight and focused. Songs like “Too Far Gone”, “Room of Mirrors”, and “Chasing Light” don’t do a whole lot and are forgettable. Kirk’s solos the usual wah wah and Lars’ drumming basic (with the occasional and needed fill) but the rest is good. Favorite track: 72 Seasons(self titled, opener). Not a fan of the album cover but overall a 3/5. Kind of in the middle. Stuff we’ve heard before but also some cool moments. Honestly, just glad they’re still around and will finally get to see them this October.

@eneDK5594

Жыл бұрын

Just think that you mentioned 3 of my favourite songs in this record 😂

I can tell this definitely going to be a grower. On the second listen (and that’s all I’ve done so far) it already got a little better. I certainly have some of the same issues you do (like how many sound the same) but I think some of that will disappear with more familiarity. Right now, I prefer Death Magnetic and Hardwired, which I both really dig, but wouldn’t be surprised if it eventually equals or surpasses those.

Thanks for the straight up review Pete. I agree with your points. 'If Darkness has a Son' feels like a classic'. On his review Martin said it would be more interesting to review the reviews! Maybe you guys could take the topic of reviews for a Fun House episode or 2? E.g. What do you look for in reviews, or how much notice should we take of them, how entertaining/informative should they be, fave magazines for reviews, do you prefer reviews from genre specific sources or from outlets that review various genres, etc. P.s. I dig the Wednesday reviews, it's a great for us viewers to hear about new music!

I listened to the whole thing. I like it. I haven't listened to all of their latter cds. Lux is a great song to work out to.

This is one of the few truly honest and objective reviews of this album that I’ve come across. I can always count on you, Pete, for a no BS review. Most I’ve seen were glowing slobber fests by millennial Metallica fanboys and I questioned if we even heard the same album. I just don’t trust the “Metallica can do no wrong” set. Anyway, I listened to the album in it’s entirety when it was released last Friday at Midnight and I was basically left not feeling much other than it was too long and too samey sounding in a lot of parts. There are definitely some standout moments that caught my ear but overall I just wasn’t feeling a lot of it. I did enjoy the Sabbathy Doom vibe on a few songs but I’ve tried listening to the album a few times since then but it seems like a chore to get through it all. Favorite tracks so far are the title track, Sleepwalk My Life Away, Lux Aeterna, and Inamorata.

@cyrollan

Жыл бұрын

you've seen millennials praising this one? that surprises me. i'm right on the cusp of millennial and gen x (1981) and i can't imagine someone younger than me giving a single care about this album, or heck even this band!

@julianortiz4151

Жыл бұрын

@@cyrollan they’re all over KZread you can find them easily. Only two or three others were this objective. Many that I saw were hyper-positive to the point of cringe. And why do you assume Millennials wouldn’t care about this band? From what I observed those that were 10-12 years old when The Black album was released, i.e., your generation, got into Metallica big time. I think your comment is more appropriate for Gen Z or anyone born after 2000.

It’s definitely growing on me with each listen

I'm not a die hard fan...just interested in new music...I really like this new album. I've read a lot of reviews and rankings and no two new song rankings are the same...I think that's a good sign

Been enjoying the album a bit more after one week. Also been enjoying new Overkill more with each listen.

Always count on you for an honest review. Thanks.

Lux eterna and 72 seasons I really like. sounded great live as well in Montreal this past weekend. Their non repeat concert tour is Awsome! I recommend all Metallica fans to go if they come to your city

I love this record. There’s not a single track I feel like skipping over.

@scottricci5063

Жыл бұрын

This is moderate. Not gonna give em my money. I think they should be embarrassed. Go way back to what made them Mighty Metallica or retire. They've completely lost their earlier fanbase. Sad but true.

@stephanea5364

Жыл бұрын

I skip the whole album all day long

@Octavian2

Жыл бұрын

​@@scottricci5063They should be embarrassed for making the music they want as an artist? That's just silly.

@ianbarrett4166

Жыл бұрын

@@scottricci5063 most ate near dead

@scottricci5063

Жыл бұрын

@@Octavian2 no, for selling out and drinking bud light.

I wrote this off on first listen but on repeats it is really starting to shine. It's a very dense album for sure but the more I listen the more I like. Hardwired had more variety but also way more clunkers and I grew tired of it pretty quickly but this is starting to stick and I keep finding interesting new things that has me going back. If it keeps growing on me like this it may surpass Death Magnetic...

just purchased a shirt, Pete! never noticed the merch link before

@seaoftranquilityprog

Жыл бұрын

It's been there for about 3 years on every video!

hardwired was a slog but not this one ….for me.enjoy playing this one play it everyday.out of the last 3 it’s number 2 can’t beat death magnetic for me 🤘🏻

Thank you for your HONESTY

Hetfield is a beast on this record. It's the "Drummer" that drags it down. Has a lot of New wave of British heavy metal influence on it. 72 seasons, Screaming sucide, lux eterna and room full of mirrors are really good. They just got to trim alot of that grove metal they like jamming to on the others. The packaging and cover suck. 3.75 out of 5. It's good could be better with a drummer not afraid of fills and rack toms.

...Hey Pete! Nice work as always...hopefully you are making copys of your cds for the car. I "lost" several CDs over the years in my seat rail when pushing my seat back. 🙂

@seaoftranquilityprog

Жыл бұрын

Well no need to make copies of anything cause my new car doesn't have a CD player!

I also found the album a little lackluster compared to Death Magnetic and Hardwired, but you're SO wrong about the middle of Inamorata. Arguably, the other songs would have benefited from more varied dynamics. I'm a post-rock instrumental fan, so I live for that build/peak cycle.

If you are going to have a 77 minute album, then you have to have some variety. Where is the Call of Ktulu, Fade to Black, Orion, or some type of ballad or offbeat song. If an album is going to sound the same all the way through, then it should be about 40 to 45 minutes tops.

I agree Pete, i am really bothered by the M in the corner. Why not the full MetallicA in black across the cover?

I was waiting for this video. Love your reviews

I think Metallica's problem (and by problem, I mean not being able to rekindle the magic of those original 4 albums) has been money, fame and success. Not that there's anything at all wrong with that and part of me is glad they achieved such so it could bring recognition for their early work. The problem I always feel is that if you achieve such money, fame and success you've lost the capacity and perspective on life to write songs like those early ones. The youth, angst and anger is placated by the almighty dollar.

@colico14

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you. The band simply became too big for their own artistic good. Once the hunger was gone, the music began to slip. They've spent the last 30+ years trying to recapture the magic of those 80s records to little avail. I admire that they're really trying to write the best records they can, but given their success, it's virtually impossible to come up with anything even approaching the quality of old Metallica. It is what it is. Credit must be given for being 60 years old and still playing fast, aggressive metal, though. Metallica aren't the Stones or Aerosmith. It's not the easiest music to play. Also, the fact that they're going strong is a big part of keeping rock music commercially alive. All in all, considering everything, I think "72 Seasons" is a relative win.

@EF-fc4du

Жыл бұрын

They might just be bored with thrash. Like they could feel that they and other bands wrung everything out of the genre that can be. And maybe they're right about that but it leaves them in a tough spot because their fans are always going to be dissatisfied whenever they deviate from it.

@iceclimbers22

Жыл бұрын

@@colico14 well said. Couldn’t agree more. And I should clarify, I don’t dislike most of their modern stuff at all. In fact I quite like it and they’re good at what they do. I just think recapturing any of the former thrash glory on a whole album is beyond them.

@AndI0td763

Жыл бұрын

Most will disagree but Metallica just aren’t very good at being a rock band, which is where they went after the early thrash days. They wanted to broaden the palette, which is fine, but I don’t think they had the songwriting chops and range to really pull it off. The black album is commendable but they never recovered after it.

@docvader82

Жыл бұрын

See; I was hoping that Lyrically he would lay off the personal, emotional, anguish thing. I don't mind that he's gone there, but what more is there to say about it? Look at all the bad shit going on in the world today. I'd think plenty of juicy writing material for agressive metal music. Are they fat and happy financially? Sure. But who wasn't pissed about the handling of Covid, the conspiracy theories around it. All this woke shit, war mongers all over the planet. For one album cycle, go back to external sources of inspiration. It may give the music a kick in the ass as a result.

They should have cut like 10-15 minutes of it but other than that, it's pretty good.

The packaging is a bit annoying, but the album is easily my favorite of the year - and I believe it will remain so. After the first three listens, I currently have this ranked right in the middle - below Justice, Ride, Puppets, Hardwired, and Magnetic, and above Kill, Load, Reload, Anger, and Black. The last song is my favorite!

@smofla13

Жыл бұрын

above KEA and BLK album... no way. tho thats your opinion..i rank it above st anger/magnetic and hardwired tho.

Yer your right with your take on this album. Thanks.

It's a decent album I prefer death magnetic forsure.

Man, I love room of mirrors, maybe the best song on the album.

I agree pretty much 100% with your assessment here.

I love this album. Nice long and heavy. Works for me.🤘

Hey Pete what you said was spot-on it reminds me of hardwired to self destruct and death magnetic sprinkled in with a little bit of reload. For me I personally like hardwired to self destruct better

And I think the album is great, no fillers and some song that stand proud along the best of metallica (the last 4, the title song, the second one).

I love the new album '72 Seasons best since ...And Justice for All and i love the CD Packaging it's like one of those puzzle games that you take apart and then you have to figure out have to put it back again.

I'm glad you were honest and didn't do what 99% of people are doing: gushing. It's so mediocre it's bad. 4/10

Funny because Crash of the Crown by Styx, the songs could have used another minute on them they were so good.

@Bondrkmz

Жыл бұрын

Fully agree. I thought that album was way too short. I wanted more.

I listened to all the songs and am unfortunately gonna sit this album out. The only song I think I’d download is the title track. When I listen to it, the vast majority of the tracks just seem uninspired. Death Magnetic had its share of critics, but I loved that album. I loved the first disc of Hardwired and a couple on the second, but almost nothing on this new one did anything for me. That’s a real bummer - been a fan since ‘91.

It’s a grower, the more I listen to it the more I like it

Thanks for listening & Reviewing Pete, I'm not going Anywhere Near this....

the endless complaining about the packaging had me in tears, good job :))

LOL, the camera didn't like showing the yellow; the picture went dark! :-P

I definitely like it. James' vocals are the best they have sounded in awhile (i.e. inspired)

@Vor_Tex_Sun

Жыл бұрын

Glimpses of old hetfield from the 80s area in tiny bits

They could've cut a few songs, then released them later as an EP like they did with Death Magnetic then the EP Beyond Magnetic.

Hey Pete where do you rank this album in their discography ?

@seaoftranquilityprog

Жыл бұрын

Ask me in a few months...I've only had the CD for 5 days.

Metallica is definitely pushing this album release. Good review and I think they should remix ...And Justice for All like Rush did with Vapor Trails.

Great review, actually had me laughing quite a bit at your understandable frustration of the ridiculous packaging, forgetting the name of the album, etc. For me, Metallica is a long spent force that hasn’t done anything remotely exceptional in well over 30 years. I tried the last couple & experienced a similar fatigue, which I also expect with this one. Sigh, oh well.

I wish there was more happening in Inamorata personally. I can listen to it but it’s pretty straight forward from start to finish.

Totally agree - the are shooting themselves in the foot by not editing song lengths and overall album length. Would have made a much better 55min album. I think my ranking for the last 3 albums is DM, 72, Hardwired.

I'm on board with your synopsis. It was okay... I suppose, but then I heard Overkill's new release. Now THAT one is fire!

One of the solos in Screaming Suicide is a note for note Blackmore rippoff from Speed King. They owe Blackmore some compensation...its so blatant and literally note for note. Surprised Pardo didnt pick up on this.

To me it’s another “you took 7 years and THIS is what you came up with?!”

Some cool riffs in Screaming Suicide, Shadows Follow and Room of Mirrors. Lyrically James does a fine job. Really dug Lux Aeterna when it came out and the final song is really strong. The rest of the album sounds very conservative to me, making it hard to revisit it and thus I give it a 3 out of 5. Let's see how well these songs play live.

@tomp8463

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Hey Frank, definitely sounds like a safe album.

@frank.s.castro

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​@@tomp8463 Definitely Tom. Too safe, Maybe?

@tomp4053

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@@frank.s.castro, in a way yes. I suppose it could've been better but also could've been worse. LOL

@tomp4053

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@@frank.s.castro, I probably would've removed the 4th and/or 5th track and replaced it with something slower like Halo of Fire or Unforgiven IV (LOLOL). You know what I mean. Definitely needed to trim some fat but then I see that issue w/ a few other bands.

@frank.s.castro

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​@@tomp4053 I feel Hardwired had a lot of hit and miss moments, but there were some kick ass songs too and yeah! I didn't like Halo at first tbh until I saw that live. version.

i have not listened to metallica since st anger!! wrapping it up is a puzzle lol !! i gave the album 4.0minus stars, i thought it was pretty good!! i would slot it equel to load , in that area, it is overlong , clocking in at 70plus minutes, my fav songs are sleepwalk my life away, and you must burn!!it actually was a litter better than i expected, but if metallica fans were expecting early sounding metallica , that band is gone for good!! the shark has been jumped , Cheers!!🐯🐯

.., my initiation to this band came around during my teenager years with material from their first 3 albums: "Kill 'em All", "Ride the Lightning" and "Master of Puppets" (later with additional stuff being introduced, such as the "Garage Days Re-revisited" EP ..etc!) the outfit has gone through much drama in the past couple of decades (..but, have stood the test of time) regardless of tragedy, inner turmoil, troubles that reared it's ugly head or has been thrown at them by media critics or their die hard fans (they still remain, one of the most memorable heavy metal onto the sub-genre of defining 80's thrash metal bands to date) aging and changing their charge along the way! .. .., my synopsis of efforts post their formidable timeframe would be a return to the impressive, flowing energy (of the material offered on the album, "Hardwired... to Self-Destruct") definitely betters that of "Death Magnetic", "Load", "Re-load" and is so much richer than those on "St. Anger" (which was somewhat of a bad ..but not entirely distasteful experiment) the sound of the production on "Hardwired..." (sort of returns to their self titled released material a.k.a; the black album) on strength of the songs, maybe more-so reminiscent of the post earlier to mid career years of "..And Justice For All" .., "72 Seasons" has a touch of class (the band certainly played everything revolving around the release of this album with absolute brilliance) showcasing the seasoned band that they are from the teaser singles material, the television appearances to the advertised cinematic experience and intended special showcased dates! (i've enjoyed listening to this album in it's entirety, especially songs such as "Sleepwalk My Life Away", "If Darkness Had a Son", "Chasing Light", "Too Far Gone", "Inamorata" and the title track) this album in my opinion is the band's redefining and most balanced out one in recent times (in reference to it's spirited various forms) reminisces of former years is evident to perhaps as to that in which may have influence their sound during the 90's and there's a nature of progressive elements that has placed a perfect pitch on other aspects of the production: taken a bit of what one person had written and not in so many words (you can't expect the guys to be forever on the "Seek & Destroy", "Creeping Death" or "Damage Inc." path) i must say that i too second that notion in respect to their course of writing and composition, they have been at work after all this time and doing what they do best in making music .. "72 Seasons" sits amongst my favorites (those being; "Master of Puppets", "Ride the Lightning", "Kill 'em All", "..And Justice for All", "Metallica", "Load" and "Hardwired...") this means that it comes in before or is preferred over the likes of "Reload", "Death Magnetic" and "St. Anger"

Pete if you had to do your Metallica album ranking today or was this album? PS I love that ranking episode you did with Steve

After hearing the singles, there was no chance of me spending 77 minutes listening to more of the same. These days, I pretty firmly believe no album should be more than an hour long. I don't remember the last time I heard one longer that couldn't have been pared down and made better for it.

@jurgenv.6030

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👍🏻 45 minutes are enough. The best albums are even shorter. OK, Kill Em All is almost an hour and has 100% hits on it, but that's an exception.

@jeremymiller3800

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Give it a couple listens from start all the way through a couple times. I bet you you will come around.

@trulyunoriginal

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The singles are by no means indicative of the album. The top 3-5 were not singles

I agree totally with Pete regarding Lux, that should've been the template for the album. It was one of the catchier thrashy songs that they've released for a while and the perfect length. Then when they dropped Screaming Suicide which to me sounded like a backing track for Jet Moto on the PS1, I knew there was going to be some trouble. I personally think James sounds old and tired in this (which he probably is) His voice doesn't seem as dynamic as it used to be. The mature sounding James that showed up on songs like One, Sad but True, Roam or even from the Load era where he used that lower register in his voice like on Until it Sleeps and Outlaw Torn has all but vanished. He now stays in this weird area most of the time and his delivery has been hit or miss for the last 20 years. His vocals and lyrics do seem a little more cohesive on this album compared to Death Magnetic and Hardwired, where he would spit out any random string of words as fast as he could with the only requirement being that it had to rhyme. That's been one of the issues I've had with post 2000 Metallica. There are points where it feels like James is channeling his inner Iommi, only for that riff to fly by after a few seconds and be replaced with something less memorable. The high points are when the riffs are melodically layered with twin guitar. That's always been the case with Metallica, and they don't do it near enough. Lars and Kirk are completely phoning it in on the drums and leads but that was to be expected.

Thanks Pete. Love your show

Awesome and entertaining review!!!

The packaging section of the review reminded me of nigel tufnel trying to fit his ham in the small bread slices..and the tull t shirt, funny stuff cheers i needed a few laughs.

Why the fuss over the cover not having the band's name? Most Pink Floyd album covers are nameless and title-less. As is Abbey Road, Zep 4, In the Court of the Crimson King, to name just a few that are considered iconic.