Post by dylan on Apr 1, 2006 4:29:20 GMT -5
I know that every Megadeth album (well almost) has an ellipsis in the title.
I always liked a few of their songs, because of Dave Mustaine's over-exaggerated growl. (Trust, Symphony of Destruction, Hangar 18)
I recently obtained this album, via pawn shop and have been listening to it a lot for it's goofy thrash metal appeal.
Megadeth tries to be really political but the themes they embrace are really broad and easy to approach that you really can't give them any credibility for being "socially conscious." Essentially the theme on every record is "War is bad. The republican party is bad. If you'd like to know what war will do to our country, just look at the apocalyptic artwork on our album cover!" I get irritated when people call them the "CNN of metal" or whatever.
I think it is awesome when they approach satanism though, because again...it's a really mainstream approach with all kinds of halloween/beavis and butthead type images. Cauldrons and demons and possession and all that. Brilliant. (Which they do on this album, The Conjuring, Devil's Island, I Ain't Superstitious)
Essentially, I know that if by any chance anyone on here listens to the whole thing they will say "such and such band is better" or "I thought it was mediocre compared to such and such band" and that's kind of the point. That's what got me interested in them.
Since the bitter Mustaine/Metallica split, Megadeth has always tried to employ the elements of thrash metal that Metallica strayed from....and continue to fail to get anywhere NEAR as much recognition. Essentially, Metallica are more applicable to the mainstream and more talented, Slayer were faster and more satanic, and Anthrax had hook-ups with MTV.
This leaves Megadeth sort of the skinny puppy of the "original 4 thrash groups".
I'm not trying to say that Megadeth don't have a sound of their own. There's some killer chops, and Mustaine's growl is crucial....it's just that their own work doesn't stand up to any of the other leading speed bands of their time.
They've got some interesting, if not amusing lyrics ("WHADDYA MEAN I AIN'T KIND?!?! JUST NOT YOUR KIND!") and a fairly decent groove on most of the songs. Sadly, The albums title track is the standout Peace Sells and the only song strong enough to be considered a "classic" but (At least the first time through) you might find yourself banging your head to the other cuts.
I'd suggest this album to anyone who wants to learn about Thrash's history, as it is definitely considered a staple, but don't expect to be blown away.
(I love reviewing albums that are more than 10 years old!!!)
I always liked a few of their songs, because of Dave Mustaine's over-exaggerated growl. (Trust, Symphony of Destruction, Hangar 18)
I recently obtained this album, via pawn shop and have been listening to it a lot for it's goofy thrash metal appeal.
Megadeth tries to be really political but the themes they embrace are really broad and easy to approach that you really can't give them any credibility for being "socially conscious." Essentially the theme on every record is "War is bad. The republican party is bad. If you'd like to know what war will do to our country, just look at the apocalyptic artwork on our album cover!" I get irritated when people call them the "CNN of metal" or whatever.
I think it is awesome when they approach satanism though, because again...it's a really mainstream approach with all kinds of halloween/beavis and butthead type images. Cauldrons and demons and possession and all that. Brilliant. (Which they do on this album, The Conjuring, Devil's Island, I Ain't Superstitious)
Essentially, I know that if by any chance anyone on here listens to the whole thing they will say "such and such band is better" or "I thought it was mediocre compared to such and such band" and that's kind of the point. That's what got me interested in them.
Since the bitter Mustaine/Metallica split, Megadeth has always tried to employ the elements of thrash metal that Metallica strayed from....and continue to fail to get anywhere NEAR as much recognition. Essentially, Metallica are more applicable to the mainstream and more talented, Slayer were faster and more satanic, and Anthrax had hook-ups with MTV.
This leaves Megadeth sort of the skinny puppy of the "original 4 thrash groups".
I'm not trying to say that Megadeth don't have a sound of their own. There's some killer chops, and Mustaine's growl is crucial....it's just that their own work doesn't stand up to any of the other leading speed bands of their time.
They've got some interesting, if not amusing lyrics ("WHADDYA MEAN I AIN'T KIND?!?! JUST NOT YOUR KIND!") and a fairly decent groove on most of the songs. Sadly, The albums title track is the standout Peace Sells and the only song strong enough to be considered a "classic" but (At least the first time through) you might find yourself banging your head to the other cuts.
I'd suggest this album to anyone who wants to learn about Thrash's history, as it is definitely considered a staple, but don't expect to be blown away.
(I love reviewing albums that are more than 10 years old!!!)
