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Binding: LP RecordBrand: Big Decibel EAN: 0093624986881 Label: WEA/Reprise Manufacturer: WEA/Reprise MPN: 470844 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: WEA/Reprise Release Date: July 15, 2008 Studio: WEA/Reprise Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: One of the defining albums of thrash metal, Master of Puppets is arguably Metallica's best album (as well as their last with bassist Cliff Burton). Focusing on the concept of power and abuses thereof, this is a collection of complex, intelligent music, played at about a hundred miles an hour. Not that these are short songs; this eight-song album clocks in at over an hour, which makes it all the more impressive that not one moment on this recording is boring. In tackling various approaches to their subject, Metallica is insightful lyrically as well as musically: "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" is from the point of view of an institutionalized inmate and "Disposable Heroes" is the perspective of a soldier. If all you've heard of Metallica is what's been on the radio recently, check this one out. You're in for a surprise. --Genevieve Williams Product Description: Standard vinyl package 1-470844 is a regular weight 33-1/3 rpm vinyl disc in single pocket Stoughton jacket with insert. Hailed as a masterpiece by critics far outside heavy metal s core audience, Master Of Puppets sold over half a million copies at its time of release without any major video/radio airplay, making it the band s first record to be certified Gold by the RIAA. It has since sold over six million copies in the U.S. alone. It was the last album the band recorded with bass player Cliff Burton before his death later that year. The album has also frequently been tagged by critics as one of the most influential heavy metal albums of all time. Yet by bookending the album with two slices of thrash mayhem ( Battery and Damage, Inc. ), the band reigns triumphant through sheer force of sound, of will, of malice. The arrangements are thick and muscular, and the material varies enough in texture and tempo to hold interest through all its twists and turns. Some critics have called Master Of Puppets the best heavy metal album ever recorded; if it isn t, it certainly comes close. (All Music Guide) Album Description: 2008 reissue of the 1986 album, Master of Puppets by Metallica which was ranked eighth on the list of the biggest selling groups in history, and one of the most influential bands in music. Metallica proved its metal with this groundbreaking album and it was hailed as a masterpiece by critics far outside Heavy Metal's core audience. Master Of Puppets sold over half a million copies at its time of release without any major video/radio airplay, making it the band s first record to be certified Gold by the RIAA. It was the last album the band recorded with bass player Cliff Burton before his death later that year. Album Details: Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Metallica's magnum opusSimply put, this is metal at its finest by arguably the greatest metal band in their heyday. Besides playing host to the ubiquitous "Battery" and the titular track "Master of Puppets," the album contains "Sanitarium" and "The Thing That Should Not Be," two other great tracks. The rest of the album is solid, including the instrumental track "Orion." This album is great but not for the faint of heart; you have been warned. Rating: - "Listen, dammit, we will win!"Despite my decidedly non-metal oriented tastes, I'm a pretty big fan of Metallica. Especially this album, a pure masterpiece, Metallica's greatest album ever. Ride the Lightning is also an excellent album, but I'm not a big fan of "Escape." By contrast, I can think of NOTHING to complain about here. Wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor, every song is very close to perfect. Choosing highlights on this album is hard, but one that especially stands out to me is "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)." I've always ... Read More Rating: - Classic Thrash Metal AlbumTrue classic thrash metal album and one of Metallica's best albums too date. Every song on here is from 5-9 minutes long each with heavy guitar pounding beats and heavy stellar beats that make this CD a must have. Some key tracks on here are, battery, master of puppets, damage inc, and the thing that should not be. I love all the songs on here and its great album too listen too if your bored one day pull this cd out or buy it and than blast it. Great Metallica album one of the best Metallica albums there ... Read More Rating: - The "Master" of all Metal albums! (Period).To be the greatest metal band ever, it would only make sense to hold the title as having made the greatest metal album ever, right? Exactly! This is Metallica's Magnum Opus. Many tried to duplicate this "perfect" album and EVERYONE failed. I'm not even going to attempt to give any highlights, okay i will anyway....Every song! Rating: - One of their best!I loved listening to this CD. I think it's one of their best. Awesome guitar solos. |
