Metallica

**Janszoon** · 03-04-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

The Struggle Within gets overlooked a lot. Thats a great song I agree.

However, Sad But True stands out for me. It's still a staple in live sets and I always look forward to that one.

What is it that stands out about it for you?

Mojo · 03-04-2009, 04:25 PM

I'm actually a little surprised for that track to be the one to single out. I guess for me it was always one of the stand out tracks on the record. When performed live those opening riffs just sound insanely heavy, I'd say it was a good vocal delivery as well, and Lars drumming may be a little unimaginative but thats case a lot of the time. It probably has a lot to do with the fact I like most of my metal down tempo and sluggish and Sad But True just kinds of sludges along.

jackhammer · 03-04-2009, 05:20 PM

I haven't heard the Black album for years to be fair. I used to have it on cassette but I don't even think I have that anymore!

**Janszoon** · 03-04-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

I'm actually a little surprised for that track to be the one to single out. I guess for me it was always one of the stand out tracks on the record. When performed live those opening riffs just sound insanely heavy, I'd say it was a good vocal delivery as well, and Lars drumming may be a little unimaginative but thats case a lot of the time. It probably has a lot to do with the fact I like most of my metal down tempo and sluggish and Sad But True just kinds of sludges along.

Heh. Good point about Lars' drumming. He almost ruins "Damage Inc" which I think is otherwise one of their best songs.

I guess this is where we just differ on our preferences with metal because I generally like my metal fast. Some bands do the slow and sluggish thing really well, but I don't think Metallica is one of them.

**Janszoon** · 03-04-2009, 05:53 PM

I have to say this thread has gotten me to listen to a bunch of my Metallica albums today. I'm listening to Master of Puppets right now and man I kind of forgot what a great song "Fade to Black" is.

mr dave · 03-04-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I have to say this thread has gotten me to listen to a bunch of my Metallica albums today. I'm listening to Master of Puppets right now and man I kind of forgot what a great song "Fade to Black" is.

???

fade to black is on ride the lightning

**Janszoon** · 03-04-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

???

fade to black is on ride the lightning

Haha, whoops. That what happens when I just let stuff play through in iTunes.

mr dave · 03-04-2009, 07:17 PM

it's all good heheh both albums are all killer no filler

jackhammer · 03-04-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

it's all good heheh both albums are all killer no filler

'Escape'?

mr dave · 03-04-2009, 07:46 PM

hmmm i remember listening to RtL in my friend's car not too long ago and not thinking anything needed skipping. i'll have to specifically listen to 'escape' next time we hang out.

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