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It's metallica and it's good but I don't love metallica
Sweet! I've been in a Metallica mood recently. While the Black Album is definitely not as good as their stuff from the 80s it still kicks a ton of ass. Sometimes its ok for a band to make a "sellout" album as long as its full of bangers like we have here. It definitely has some cringe moments like "Don't Thread on Me" and I've never been able to take "Sad But True" seriously for some reason. Also "Enter Sandman" is a good song but its wildly overrated, far from the band's best work. Overall though, this is a respectable addition to Metallica's catalog and I would even argue it's their last great record. Favorite track: The Unforgiven 3.5/5
This was okay. A bit too long for me.
Teenage me was obsessed with this. Brought back some great memories.
Does this album need to be on this list? No. Groove metal Metallica really doesn’t need much dwelling on. That said, Sad But True is one of the platonic ideals of groove metal, so this album is worth listening to for that.
The same six minute song on the whole thing. Besides enter sandman which is alright.
Not my usual but I liked it
A fantastic and pure metal album.
I liked this album a lot more than I thought I would. My few encounters with metal have not been great, so this was a pleasant surprise. A fault that I think can be found in every album of this genre is the monotonous sound throughout, which can, and did, become tiresome. And I know this is not an original thought, given it's their most popular song, but 'Enter Sandman' is great, I loved it. Three stars. (Favorite track: Enter Sandman.)
Cool, found 1 new song Whenever I may roam. Liked the snake on the cover :)
drums really slap. great album
Sometimes I think I might be unfairly harsh towards Metallica, and then I listen to their self-titled and nah I'm completely justified. Mid.
Metallica’s just one of those bands I can’t get into like most. Wasn’t a fan of this one or Master of Puppets, but maybe someday it’ll click.
вот это круто!!! 🔥: don't tread on me, holier than you бешеная
Nope another overrated band....0-2 so far smh
Great album; great band. This album was full of hits from; ‘enter sandman’, ‘nothing else matters’. And my favourite is, ‘the unforgiven’. Could listen to this all the way through and enjoy every second.
Quite a few good songs on this one compared to the last one. I really liked Nothing Else Matters and My Friend Of Misery. It could be a little same-y though
Peak Mettallica IMO. Nothing but bangers on this album. To see them play this album live would be a treat. Definitely a defining point for metal and metal popularity
A good metallica album, though I miss their thrash days. Solid, but I might not come back to this.
I am surprised to say the least, but this is album is so well put together and thought out that i enjoyed it from start to finish. I don't love the excessively noisy solos and the incessant presence of the guitar, but damn this record knows when and how to pump energy and when to slow down with grace. Very nice experience.
By Far, Not their Best
I am more of the raging thrash heaviness of the first four Metallica records, rather than this big top 40 one. But I guess Enter Sandman and Unforgiven are poppy hits.
Um, a very masculine production is my first thought, in both fine and not so fine ways.
Metallica, Metallica ⭐️⭐️ Album #8. I cringed a bit when I saw this come up this morning. I’ve known Metallica all my life. I wouldn’t say I’m a fan. I like and borderline love a few of their songs, but they’re a small doses band for me. I was anxious at the thought of listening to the whole album. Turns out I was right. I have a few major gripes with this band, chief amongst them being their sound. Not the music, not the composition or the lyrics, it’s the fucking sound. Horribly compressed, like it’s playing from within a resonant box, sucking in on itself, completely devoid of dynamics. I hate it. This, to me, is not heavy. It doesn’t feel loud. It feels artificial in a majorly bad way. Secondly, it’s the rhythm section. Much of this stuff has been meme’d to death, but it’s still worth pointing out. The bass is so undefined. It’s just a low end splat in the mix. And Lars. Before today, I actually felt the criticism he gets was unfair. But my God. I’m sure these drum parts were meticulously crafted, but they’re played so rigidly. I’m a drummer myself, admittedly not part of a billion dollar band like Metallica, I’ve never made ten quid in music, but these parts are played so boringly and lifelessly that I feel you’d get more soul from a drum machine. What earns this album a second star for me is Kirk Hammett. His playing is class. His solos elevate every song on the album, particularly The Unforgiven, which is by far the best track here. One of the only songs with a real dynamic range, and where James ditches the trademark snarl and actually sings a bit. I also like some of the faster songs, like Holier Than Thou. I know this album is a departure from their thrash metal roots, so maybe I’d like the earlier albums more. I may get slated for this, but I don’t get it. By the end, I felt pulverised. Maybe that’s the point. I’ll probably never listen to it again.
Who would have expected West Side Story to pop up - camp!
3 and a half. Enjoyed this more than I thought I would
Hell yeah brother
Hell yeah this ruled
About half the songs slap enormously, and the other half are guff. Lars is the world's worst drummer
Started off good. The songs all kind of sound the same to me.
cool, could be cooler. 4/5
It was fine.
enter sandman is truly one of my favs
So close to a 5!
i feel like a fraud
not my thing
My favorite album from Metallica. This was a staple for me in high school and I still love it.
This was a big childhood moment for me so there's a nostalgia factor for sure. It's a massive record, full of hits, the latter half does have some relatively forgettable stuff, but the hits are so good. Lars is really playing the same 4 on the floor beat for 90 percent of this one eh? I'm more of a 'first four records' Metallica guy, but this is an amazing record.
Never listening to them again.
A lot of bangers on here. Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven and Nothing Else Matters. The rest is okay, but nothing incredibly special.
Found myself frowning a lot. Kind of music that helps your dad process his divorce.
It got worse from here for one of my favourite 80’s bands
No!
This is very cool, albeit really, really repetitive. I like metal, but it all sort of tastes the same after a while. This still rocks hard and is a hell of a lot of fun to listen to, but I feel like we need some more peaks and valleys here to make it more musical. Regardless, Metallica fucks. Perfect band name.
Metallica the best
I definitely enjoyed this version of Metallica a lot more than the version that created "Master of Puppets". Thrash metal is very much not my thing. I don't understand the appeal at all. But the music on this album is more focused on melody, and less on thrash elements, and ultimately it ends up being a much better piece of work. Thrash still sneaks in, but when surrounded by the more heavy rock sound, it actually works really well. "Enter Sandman" is a classic song. Everything about this song works so well from start to finish. It's dark, theatrical and foreboding, and the idea of turning the sandman into a horror story is pure genius. "Nothing Else Matters" is the other classic on this album. The opening acoustic guitar riff became compulsory learning for budding guitarists in the 90s, even if you weren't a Metallica fan, and for a good reason. The decision to soften the heaviness with orchestration is what makes this song, and coupled with that great chorus vocal, it's a different side of Metallica: restrained and refined. But, the songs surrounding these classics are where the album falls. Thrash sneaks in for full songs here and there, and a lot of the other songs don't really go anywhere, making a good chunk of the album feel quite forgettable. But, all in all, this side of Metallica, the side favouring melody over mindless thrashing, is one that I can actually listen to and enjoy.
Stand-out tracks: Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, My Friend of Misery I'm generally not a fan of heavy metal so I knew going in that I wasn't going to like it apart from the few tracks I've already heard before. I've noticed that I'm a much bigger fan of the tracks that mix moments of high octane energy and moments of slowness and just instrumentals without the harsh vocals. Tracks that are just at a 100% from start to finish tire me out really quickly. In that sense only about half of the album is ok to me while the rest I won't be going back to, hence the average rating.
Highlights: Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, Wherever May I Roam, Nothing Else Matters Interesting how their whatever-th album is a self titled one (and not a debut), but it all makes sense when you look at it through the lens of the entry point for the normie edgy metalhead - which it is. But hate for the annoying fans aside, I found the record to be very good too. It has this edginess to it, but it is also very approachable to the general masses because it takes on some elements from 80s rock hits. It's great for what it is and I wouldn't mind playing it more often if it wasn't made by Metallica - a bunch of twats who act all edgy and cool until you download their music from Napster. The lyrics are a bit too edgy for my liking so I didn't pay much mind to them. I really don't get how this shit gets infinite praise while nu metal gets slammed for the same reason. The record for me was therefore heavily carried by its sound, which did make my head bop. I have heard more interesting tracks from their other records, so I guess this wouldn't be my favourite record of theirs based on that. This record was a bit more on the tamer side of metal. That's why I'm saying it's normie friendly. For instance, does Unforgiven even count as metal? Half of the material is more of a ballad type. I won't be revisiting this record as a whole, but the highlights will definitely remain in rotation.
Better than Coldplay
I love this album. Great riffs and solos and so many songs end up on the orchestra collaboration album S&M.
The more melodic songs probably better suited to me. I did like Metallica pretty well when I was younger. 3/5
A few strong tracks. Not my thing.
This is the right time in my life to start listening to Matalica. I'm glad that I’d been schooled in Black Sabbath beforehand because it gave me a route into old school Heavy Metal. When I was younger I would have rolled my eyes at some of this - especially the vocals and lyrics which are at points joyfully silly. I’m now old enough to appreciate rocking out on the guitar, crunching chords, drum fills, projected vocals. There's drama, there’s shock and awe. My whole life I’ve wondered why certain grunge and heavy rock artists strain their vocals in that particular way, and now they know - they’re copying Metallica. What sounds overwrought from other singers, sounds electric when done right.
Low 4 for me on Metallica. Really enjoyed the overall vibe and have been meaning to listen to them for a long time. Not my kind of metal but lots to love for me here.
WoW.. This is greatness
Revisiting this album after I last listened to it in high school. Quite nostalgic and if I remember correctly it was of my introductions to heavy metal since Metallica decided to take the more commercially accessible route with this album.
Excelente
Heavy metal.
Classic metallica songs. I like this but 50/50 on owning the album.
Another solid one. No complaints.
The bus should have fallen on Lars
The Black Album may not be the favorite of die-hard fans, but it's not hated either. Metallica's transition from thrash to a more MTV friendly sound made them household names. Bob Rock's production, killer hooks, and zero filler introduced the band to a whole new audience that has carried them through to this day, whether the old school thrash fans like it or not.
5/5
este estilo a mí personalmente no me gusta, a la gente que le guste si pero a mí no
What an amazing vibe this album had
Absolutely BUZZING for this one, I really like Metallica and this album, I’ve always wanted to listen to more. Man icl I didn’t really like any of the songs other than the ones I already knew. Fav song is ‘Nothing Else Matters’.
Nigdy nie przepadałam za Metallicą, ale po przesłuchaniu tego albumu, myślę że będę do niego wracać
Not fond of metal in the slightest but this was a good listen.
Solid enough in a stodgy, plodding sort of way. Dark enough to be vaguely interesting to a non-Metallica fan, but lacking enough to disappoint thrash Metallica fans.
Just not my jam.
Now that's what I'm talking about
I C O N I C 5/5
I was surprised at just how much I disliked this. It tries so hard to be big and epic but ends up sounding like a whole load of nothing. No feeling, no emotion, nothing that invokes any sort of reaction at all. It all sounds the same and it all sounds like nothing.
Not my vibe Like nothing else matters
I already knew this album was going to be 5 stars as soon as I saw it pop up. This album is one of my top 10 all times so suffice to say, I love it. Sorry, to every other future album, this one is the gold standard and that’s just Sad But True.
Classic. It’s not my favorite metal, but this album is undeniably in the canon of the genre. Great listen, plenty of hits.
This is probably Metallica’s most accessible album and contains most of their well known tracks. I have this, S&M and Master of Puppets all in my collection and I see no real need to have anymore. This is the album I return to most probably because of the excellence of Enter Sandman and The Unforgiven. A solid album well worthy of this list. 5/5 1/2/26
It’s hard not to listen to this with jaded 55 year old ears and not hear tinges of parody. At the time this was a serious hard rock/ metal that would have at fist had a very distinct audience. As it softened like warm butter, or the world hardened this became a mega hit. Kudos Metallica for teaching future generations how to rock.
Ugh. Enter Sandman is cool. Some good instrumentals. But couldn't wait to get through this one. Because I'm behind on daily listening, I can see that I have ANOTHER Metallica album up next. I hope I like it more.
It was just pretty boring to me. I think Metallica is about a kind of dark, macabre vibe. But all the lyrics seemed like Hallmark card level aphorisms and cliches. Stuff about "carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders", or "sad but true". It was tough to take seriously.
I wasn't into Metallica when this album came out, and when I started listening to them much later in life, I didn't seek out the Black Album (and still don't). So it's crazy how familiar these songs are, particularly the first half of the album. I get why it's both their commercial peak and the beginning of their creative decline. There's plenty to like on here, but I prefer thrashier Metallica. Rounding up to 4.
I'm a huge fan of Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets, with And Justice For All being pretty fantastic too. I would choose any of those albums over this any day, but man this thing is stocked with riffs baked into my life and transports me back to early high school. Never owned the album but didn't have to as the Blitz 99.7 in Columbus still plays half this album in heavy rotation to this day. Unforgiven and Dont Tread on Me are standouts.
Does absolutely nothing for me in any way but I kinda get it
Haters gonna hate. This is a great album full of bangers. All these haters will never sell as much albums as Metallica has. Eat shit, mofos. 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼
New running album
Contains two of their better known songs but the rest is pretty average
i really liked exactly half of the songs and absolutely hated the other half. truly the most 2.5 album to have ever 2.5'd
Brought out the jack black in me
No 10 minute 'where did the melody go' thrash marathons here. In fact I was 7 tracks in before I heard any of what I would call 'thrash' at all. This as an album of polished growling melodies that you can hum in the shower (I did), but still heavy enough to rattle your teeth. And it has 2 absolute classic rock tracks in Sandman and Nothing Else Matters. I think this was the best thing Metallica ever did.
Heard some songs many times; 4; Huge singles with tremendous, heavy riffs. Favorite Track: Sad But True
I need to listen to this more. Great album from start to finish.
Good, but not great. The album is only as good as its drummer... The big songs are MASSIVE but the album tracks are just meh. I wish I liked this more and I'm surprised I didn't!
I like Metallica, I can see the appeal of the album. It's a little too pop oriented for most of it and forgettable for the rest. It's no Master of Puppets!
Shitty drummer don't like the singing style
Some classic songs on here. Impressive guitar and drums.
6.5 - Some decent tracks. Def prefer older Metallica.
It's metallica. Not them at their creative peak, no way. But it's good. Probably won't return to the full album, but a few songs are legendary.
Fan fucking tastic album hearing this live in its entirety in reverse order when the first time i saw them at the festival was amazing. Lars still cant drum for shit though
4 stars - WHAT MORE CAN I SAYYY CLASSIC METALLICA DAD ROCK
Ugggh I LOVE the electric guitars! I have heard some of the songs before and wherever I may roam is one of my favorites!! So maybe you can call me a rock lover now?
The hits rip and Enter Sandman is on any reasonable short list for most kick ass song, but I was bored with the rest by the end.
Listening session: january 27th, while commuting from and to internship Listened to before: listened to some songs before Thoughts: I have to admit this is a classic and while I do like most of this, it has its repetitive moments Favourite tracks: Enter Sandman, Holier Than Thou & Wherever I May Roam
Just what I needed at 7am on a Tuesday at my desk job. 5/5
I have a couple of Metallica songs on my favorite list but I haven’t listened to a whole album. Solid rock album all the way around. A great listen.
A lot less abrasive than I was expecting, definitely kept me awake on my drive to work this morning. High 3
Lots of classics on this album
Man I hope it’s a long time before we get another Metallica album
This album is too loud oh god turn it down shit it’s still too loud oh god so loud turn it down oh my god 3/5
A seminal masterpiece that will forever have a place in the debate for one of the best metal albums of all time. James Hetfield’s personal songwriting, combined with some of the band’s most iconic riffs, spans from the defining singles that inspired the rebellious phase of countless generations to deeper cuts that still pack a punch, such as “The God That Failed” and “My Friend of Misery.” This feels like Metallica at their absolute peak.
I've gone back and forth on Metallica over the years - times when I really liked them and times where I haven't. On the Black Album, I think the better songs save the rest of the meh songs on the record. Overall they are extremely important to the genre, have some great songs and an overall strong discography. While this is no Ride The Lightning or Master of Puppets, it's still worth a listen and a pretty easy entry into their genre of metal.
never really given metallica a chance and i will continue not to. i think most of the popular late 80s/early 90s classic metal scene doesn't resonate with me because men hadn't discovered emotions other than anger yet, the riff driven stuff really doesn't do anything for me at all and without any sense of irony at all this is largely music for school shooters. hetfields vocals are fine but he's got one tone and doesn't do anything interesting with it the unforgiven is the first track i really sat up for, there's some guitar work here that gets interesting but can't save the album. wherever i may roam is so unnecessarily long. don't tread on me is BORING! c'mon how're you sporting the gasden flag and have literally nothing to say! nothing else matters is a well-written song (high point since the opener) but there's probably a hundred artists who have put more soul into this and at +6 mins is a slog in metallica's hands got to of wolf and man and checking how long's left, not been bored like this since U2's Achtung Baby. A one note album, does nothing for me at all. I'll say that Metallica are very, very good at what they do if that's what you want but it's really, really fucking boring to be honest - no dynamic, no highs, no lows, just a constant muddy sludge to trudge through 2 stars is being generous - 1.5 tops
Good but not great Very consistent There are 3 or 4 better Metallica albums 7.2/10
my VT heritage demands "enter sandman" by my favorite off of this album, but so many bangers , best version of "whereever i may roam" i've ever heard
some songs are alright i guess
Best Metallica album in my opinion
"You think one day some fucker's gonna tell you, 'You have a number one record in America,' and the whole world will ejaculate. I stood there in my hotel room, and there was this fax that said, 'You're number one.' And it was, like, 'Well, okay.' It was just another fucking fax from the office." -Lars It's a perfect album. Not their best album, but definitely best sounding. Props to Bob Rock. James's voice is consistently consistently used as a musical (rather than blunt) instrument.
Listening again reminded me how huge this album was when it was released. It's almost comical to imagine a metal album having the same cultural reach today.
Better than I expected
Yeah, this rocks. Though I still like S&M more
Metallica get bored of ruling the thrash metal scene and decide to take over the world. This is a cleaned up, shiny version of thrash. It's the metal album that even people who don't like metal know and for better or worse it changed rock music. Best Tracks: Enter Sandman; The Unforgiven; Nothing Else Matters
The Good: We get Metal! The Bad: of the Lica kind… The Ugly: Metal player wearing Licra… What? Okay, so anyone growing up in the US in the ‘90s has heard the hits… fucking monsters! I forgot how massive this album was, and how important it was for metal music. Now, I am sure that the purist out there view this album is pop, but I don’t care…. I banged my head to this music, saw them perform live 3 times in the ‘90s… and all the time I was viewed as a preppy by my friends. So, needless to say, I had a lovely time thinking about those care free days back in the ‘90s, when all I had to worry about was passing an exam with a C and hoping to get laid over the weekend! Nothing Else Matters… 5*
Ye-uh
I didn't like this as much as S&M but I knew a lot of the songs. Metallica has kind of a hokey reputation, but I like them!
I liked it
For me it’s a 3.5, which says a lot considering I almost never listen to metal. That said, it’s really good—I saved four songs that are now part of my daily listening. This was a first listen, so it’ll probably take some time to fully grasp it. The sound quality is great, and there are a lot of dynamics I’d love to steal for my own music :) hahaha. P.S.: This project is going great—loving this generator so far.
Took me back to high school. Metal isn't really my jam, but enjoyed this album all the way through.
Absolute dross mostly. Heavy plodding and Nothing Else Matters as the ballad. Not a fan of the singing. Whenever a track started off more promisingly it soon deteriorated. Usually when vocals started. Sad but true. Which coincidentally was probably the worst track, though lots of competition. Hard to get through it all, Struggle Within indeed. 1. Enjoyed Sepultura more.
Obvious influence on In Pain, but apart from Enter Sandman riff and Nothing Else Matters, a hard pass on the rest.
Okay, so it’s taken me three metallica albums to truly understand how to make listening fun. I will confess, there are maybe three decent songs on this album. Nothing else matters once again shows that Metallica have potential, but too often they default to paint by numbers, formulaic power cords for the bulk of their work. The unforgiven was kind of alright , and then we have Enter Sandman, which is obviously a popular and well regarded choice, though typically it showcases the dearth of lyrical talent that this brand bring the party. Cutting to the chase, it’s like some pubescent 13-year-old has penned the words to every song. So how to overcome that? Welcome to Kelvinos’ random lyric generator! You basically play the track, and instead of listening to the words, you make up your own which must involve references to darkness, night, the mind, pain, evil powers, tortured souls et cetera, et cetera. By the end of the track you will realise that your word salad is equal to if not better than the word salad that Metallica have just spouted. Try it, it’s a far better way to spend one hour and two minutes of your life.
3/5
Surprised I’ve never properly listened before
I was pleasantly surprised that I liked this. Added “Enter Sandman” to my playlist.
Great highlights and overall solid album
It's good, but not as good
Having never listened to a full Metallica album before, I thought it was pretty good. I didn't realize so many of the songs I know by them are from one album. I guess they are more accessible here than on some prior works, but I still thought they felt and sounded like their usual amount of heavy. Having more background catalog knowledge likely would have impacted my listen, I guess. I don't really love thrash, so the emphasis on slowing down appealed to me. I enjoyed the way they went with a few different styles over the course of the songs. There were quieter, acoustic-led moments on some tracks. There were orchestral string accompaniments that added nicely while not becoming too overbearing. Then, of course, there was the heavy metal riffing that makes the songs what they are. Hetfield's vocals can be a bit over the top, but it wasn't too noticeable here. The pieces came together to keep things interesting over its lengthy runtime (65+ minutes). Really, though, the runtime was too much. This didn't have to be 65 minutes long. Too many of the songs followed the same formulas to need them all on the same album. It just got tedious as it kept going. While there were a bunch of good songs on here, there were at least a few that could've been left off without losing much. Also, I kinda hate the artwork. It's Smell the Glove-esque black with a No Step on Snek-ish image slapped on. It just makes me think of all the middle age dudes with faded tribal or AmTrad tattoos, wrap-around sunglasses and leather vest/jean jacket. (I guess that kinda tracks, since I feel like I see plenty of people in that group who love Metallica.) It's probably a 90s thing that didn't age particularly well. Regardless, I thought this was a pretty good album. Aside from the length, I found it to be an enjoyable listen all the way through. I did find it a little less good than AIC's Dirt, which I got yesterday. Still, it's right around a 4 for me. Overall: 3.9/5
I grew up as a metalhead, so the accepted opinion around me was that this was the worst piece of music ever recorded, a crime against heavy metal and western civilization. This was Metallica’s selling out album, also their mainstream breakout. I mean yeah after they spent four albums making their songs more complex and longer this album does focus things. It features some of James’s best singing and they actually let us hear Jason’s playing and even let him write My Friend Of Misery which is possibly the best song in here. This is a great album, it makes Metallica’s sound somewhat simpler but very very effective and makes for some of their greatest songs. Some songs here are fillers though like The Struggle Within, something I can’t say for the previous three albums so giving only four stars.
Pretty good album. Understand why it was a classic Started off with a banger and held strong until about halfway through the album, when it kinda fell off in the middle of "Wherever I May Roam". "Of Wolf and Man" and "The Struggle Within" were two standout tracks, but everything after that just didn't do it for me. Almost feel asleep while listening to "Nothing Else Matters", don't know why that song even fits in with the album. Docking a star for the formulaic nature of the songs on this album, as well as the length of some songs. Overall, production was peak, and some songs really moved me. James Hetfield vocals were excellent, and Metallica is cohesive and talented as a band. However, this album may just be overhyped in terms of quality.
i already listened to this one
Its not my style but its good
187/1089 Enter Sandman is just pretty great, especially as an album opener. it’s a fine album but still suffers the issue i often have with this and similar genres, which is that i just don’t really need an hour of it. the songs i liked were good and i’d listen to them again, especially in a movie/tv context. Otherwise i’m just fine to have this one listen. Similarly, i once again find that i prefer metal music when there aren’t vocals (in particular, i often don’t love male vocals in this style) S&M remains my fave Metallica project (ironically considering it’s length) but i prefer this over Justice faves: Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven, My Friend of Misery 64/100
Personally, I checked out after …And Justice For All. Whilst it not may be the Metallica that I grew up on, it’s still a good record. The Bob Rock production still holds up and there’s no doubt the songs are there that cemented the band’s popularity.
My experience with Metallica has been fleeting, listening to some of the biggest and best from them over the years, but never have I given an entire album the attention it possibly deserves. Beginning with that sinister and mysterious guitar riff, swiftly backed by drums and additional heavy guitar, "Enter Sandman" is one of those incredibly memorable tracks and a strong track to start an album with. "Sad but Trues" intro is really fun, with the power chords slamming in time with the cymbals. The epic chorus elevated this one for me, something that feels great to sing along to. What I find apparent with Metallic (at least in this album) is that they are very lyrical and the lyrics are easy to hear and follow, without sacrificing the anger in delivery so typical of this genre. "The Unforgiven" helped me to realise this. Other tracks I loved were "Don't Tread on Me", "Nothing Else Matters", "Of Wolf and Man" and "My Friend of Misery". Overall, this was a great album. Will definitely be listening to it again in future.
Ok
90s metal. Move away from trash metal to slower, heavier sound. Their bestselling album, contains tons of hits. Obviously very good.
Points for nostalgia but the songs all sound too similar
I never listened to much post-80s metal/rock until this album came out. Changed me. I'm not a Metallica fan, but I love this album.
4.8 too long
Amazing
Some great tracks! Political things?
Just a great album start to finish. I've listened to it once before and honestly it was better this time around. Not Metallica's best work but definitely their most iconic 8.5/10
Amazing album. Really good lyrics with meaning behind them and very melodic for metal. Definitely exceeded my expectations and was a very enjoyable listening experience. Favourite track- The Unforgiven
Uno de los mejores álbumes de Metallica, con temazos icónicos. Metallica Sound.
After a bit of deliberation, I have decided i'm not going to be re-listening to the black album. I'm not really overly fond of Metallica at the best of times these days, and the black album is kind of a culmination of the issues I have with them. That being said, it's a reasonably fine album, and I can't knock it entirely just because it's fallen out of favor with me. Used to mess with it back in the day.
Had a few banger I’m familiar with like Nothing Else Matters and Enter Sandman. But everything else on this album is also amazing. The Unforgiven and Wherever I May Roam were both highlights for me. Excited to listen to more Metallica
Pretty bangin'
Great metal album
OHHHYEAHHAAAHH!!!!
Hahahahaha. I’m not gonna make it through this album. Sorry, gang. Weirdly, I like “The Unforgiven” and “Nothing Else Matters” more these days. Sad But True: all I can hear is Snoop Dogg singing this as he walked through the audience with terrible hair during MTV’s Icon. Woof!
Ok, hear me out… this album is ridiculous, but it is also sooo nostalgic. If you were a teenage or pre-teen boy growing up in America in the 90s and you didn’t own this record and know it back to front, there was no hope for you 🤣. Metallica was to the 90s what Zeppelin was to the 70s- pure machismo butt rock that was so catchy you couldn’t help but bang your head to it. It had been something like 20 years since I’d listened to this album in its entirety. Probably not gonna go back and revisit it anytime soon, but ai appreciated this opportunity to hear it again and giggle at how much we all LOVED this band back then. Lars is still trash.
One of the great albums of 1991! Classic!
Very typical of its time and genre, band members having a battle to see who is the loudest.
Oh my, I'm so happy to get this here! One of my favourite albums, and among Metallica's greatest - and they have lots of great albums. Love every minute of it. True classic.
Teenage me would have rated this album 5 stars. Adult me has a harder time giving this album more than three.
play it loud
Heard this album many times. Bit overplayed for me. Reminds me of my uncle 😅
Makes me wanna play guitar hero real bad!
Daleko od toga da sam najveći ljubitelj Metallice i generalno thrash metala ali ovi odavde hitovi su vrhunac metala koji se probio u komercijalu. Nema nijedna loša pjesma na albumu, sve mi je barem ok a ništa nije pregenijalno. Nepopularno, meni je Wherever I May Roam najbolja pjesma.
This album was part of the suggested to my teen years. Unfortunately, the ratings are artificially lowered by people who think it's cool to hate on Metallica - bitter at their success in an era and genre defined by defiance.
The quint essential Metallica album. It's doesn't get better than then even for someone who doesn't listen to metal. Certified bangers.
The Metallica album I’m familiar with. Some good songs, but not really my style.
Before: "Metallica" by Metallica. I'm assuming this was their debut? I was never a fan. The closest thing to metal that I liked back then was Ministry, who were one of my favorite bands back in the day. In fact "The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste" would definately be in my 1001 albums list, and probably be in my 101 albums list. Alas, it's not in this list. So let's get started with Metallica. During: "Enter Sandman", yep, I don't like this. Too simple, formulaic, and totally uninteresting. Ministry is not really like this at all. OK, maybe just a little, but it is reminding me of White Zombie who I did like a lot for a brief period in the early nineties, but they were groove metal. OMG, "Sad But True" is even worse. After: I mostly listened to the album while I was doing other stuff and skipped through several tracks. I don't care for this style of music and I don't like this album as a whole. It's very simple and boring. Apparently it was their fifth album. Looks like I'll have three more opportunities to listen to them. I get it they were very influential but I have to give this one star.
Okay...I'm going to say something a little controversial depending on who you are...I don't love The Black Album. Don't get me wrong, some of Metallica's finest songs are on here. 'Enter Sandman' is probably their best-known song, and a classic 'first song to learn' for budding guitarists. Then you also have 'Sad But True', 'The Unforgiven', 'Nothing Else Matters', 'Wherever I May Roam'...they're all great songs; well-produced and catchy as all hell. But, I can't help but feel like The Black Album is a bit of a let-down after three straight albums of perfection in 'Ride the Lightning', 'Master of Puppets' and '...And Justice For All'. 'The Black Album' is clearly Metallica going for a more commercial sound, no ifs and buts about it, and it worked for them as it's not only their best selling album, but one of the best selling albums of all time (over 30 million sold). And the musicianship is perfect. James Hetfield's voice is ferocious as ever (as well as tender when needed for 'The Unforgiven' and 'Nothing Else Matters'), and he and Kirk Hammett's guitars crunch through the mix like wrecking balls, and they're solidly backed by tight rhythm section of Lars Ulrich and Jason Newsted. But is this album too perfect? The beauty of what came before The Black Album, at least to me anyway, is the noted imperfections to Metallica's sound. Kill 'Em All through 'Justice' are all their own distinctive beasts and have something unique and interesting to say, while also marvelling in the their raw, unpolished and chaotic sound. 'The Black Album' strips all that rawness away in favour of polished gloss and studio perfection, which to me dilutes Metallica's style and sound in a big way, and it's more or less been their style ever since, despite the obvious misfires in Load/Reload and St Anger. I don't find myself revisiting The Black Album as much as I do the three records that came before it, because to me, Metallica don't sound as inspired on it. It clearly sounds like an album they did purely for commercial success, and you can't argue with their reasoning. Bob Rock had just come off turning Mötley Crüe into megastars ('Dr Feelgood') so was the right guy to do the same with Metallica, and the success of The Black Album is the very reason Metallica merchandise is everywhere you look in society. But I like to think the greatest thing about 'The Black Album's' success is it made more people aware of the groundbreaking brilliance of Metallica's 80's output. Best songs: Enter Sandman, Sad But True, Wherever I May Roam, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters
Did not expect to like this as much as I did - I knew I liked Unforgiven and a couple others, but really don't like Master of Puppets. However this album really resonated with me
j'ai grave kiffé, franchement banger
Not as good as I thought it would be
eh
quite fire prolly give it a 4
I knew some of them already unexpected. Bot a metal gal to it was a bit grating to listen to. Too much build for all the songs with too little singing. I'm not crazy on instrumental.
My friend of misery: excellent guitar riffing. Sonically sounds great. The struggle within: loud fast metal, has some slower parts but still a good listen. OVERALL: not a huge fan of Metallica just based off this album
Não é um estilo que eu amo, mas deu pra entender quem gosta. É um ótimo album.
Es un disco que me apasiona y me satura a rachas. Debo reconocer la calidad de las canciones, pero soporto regular la voz del cantante. En cuanto a la producción, es realmente impresionante su sonido.
The first song on this album is Severance to me 😊. I can't tell how many songs I recognized from vaguely hearing them before and how many were familliar from my very late at night preliminary listen. Iconic but kinda drags.
I listened to this album while patrolling around GRPSTC, a training center for firefighters and police officers, and while driving around the desert roads surrounding it. I looked at pictures of firefighters on the walls and I thought about my father. While I don't have enough experience with metal to make any declarative statement on my feelings towards it, I can at least feel pretty comfortable saying that this Metallica album just represents a version of metal which doesn't do much for me personally. There are of course some incredible songs here, and I can respect and appreciate the power and atmosphere of this entire album, but I still find myself feeling a little left out by metal as a genre. We'll see how that relationship changes throughout this list. It also seems to be a coin flip as to whether or not I'll find the lyrics of any given song endearing and catchy or kinda hokey, and while that doesn't completely make or break songs for me, it definitely doesn't help. Though with all that said, Enter Sandman is still an all-time song. Highlights: Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, Wherever I May Roam, Of Wolf And Man
Naturally we all have our problem genres - country, jazz, 80's. For me the big one is classic metal. Great production on this album, every word, note, drum hit crystal clear, love the war drum throughout, and I rarely turn down a screaming guitar solo, but the damn music, yeah, no. One of my hopes and goals over the next 900 albums might be a respectful appreciation for a couple high water mark metal albums, this one included.
I used to listen to Metallica in high school - mainly Ride the Lightning (my favourite album of theirs). I definitely listened to Enter Sandman many times back then too. They are talented, but I find that I really don't connect with their music all that much as an adult and just can't get into it now. I still enjoy some of their songs though, like Nothing Else Matters. Miley Cyrus performed the song with Metallica a few times ~4 years ago and absolutely killed the vocals!
If I would have gotten a tattoo when I was a teenager. It probably would’ve been a Metallica tattoo. Well I’m glad I didn’t do that. I still really enjoy their music. The black album is full of classics that I found sent me back in time. I owned this album on CD and would have played it on my school bus with my friends with my disc man and portable speakers many times. Personally I’m a bigger fan of their albums that were released before this one. But you cannot deny the mass popularity of practically every track on this album. I look forward to listening to the other three albums Metallica has on this list with you all.
Phenomenal album. Some very high highs on here, those being Enter Sandman, Holier than Thou, and my personal favorite Nothing Else Matters. That song gets a 10/10 from me, love the melancholic sound, then slowly building into a sort of righteousness and then in comes this epic ballad of a guitar solo later in 🤘. The one thing I really liked about this compared to other Metal of the same genre and age is that Metallica knows how to push n pull, which makes those forceful driving guitar sections drive so much harder than if they were going at it for the duration of the album. Compared to someone like Judas Priest, where it felt like there was only one speed, a 40 lb boulder taped to the gas pedal sort of speed. Juxtaposition and range adds a LOT to an album, and this album had both, although, I was still wanting just a bit more range by the end of things. I think what's holding me back from giving this 5 stars is that lack of diversity, as some of the songs did seem to follow a similar formula. But I could potentially see this album growing into a 5 with more listens. There's something about the album art and song names that I also really liked. It all had an ominous vibe to it which added to the overall packaging of the album. 8.5/10
If I was eating the music, this would be a solid 4. It's good, but I don't know about 5 good. With that said, this is arguably the most influential album in metal history. The talent is there and it shows a side of metal that was well ahead of its time.
Metal is not my favorite genre, but for me this feels just like the type of rock I usually listen to. It's not so metal that it's unlistenable, but it is distinct. I already knew a few songs and they are as good as ever. The album as a whole is amazing. The singing is really good and the instrumentals are amazing. Just a really good album.
it's not bad but i personally don't like it (( all songs sound almost the same
2 or 3 songs are forever burned in my brain thanks to KROQ always on in my dads truck as a kid. Still not my thing
I've heard almost all these songs before, but somehow I missed out on hearing the album as one thing. It's so good, so well crafted and diverse for the genre. Easy listening today. It's written intelligently, performed well, and despite the long songs it doesn't struggle to maintain my attention. The tones are so good. The guitars have such a dynamic range and it works so seamlessly. Everything has the space to shine in the mix as well - very well produced. There are only a couple songs that aren't total bangers, and even those are still darn good and sound as good as anything else on here. I'd never heard Through the Never before and it surprised me, I love the melody in that song. 4.4/5
This was an album that I came to fairly late when getting into Metallica, and it's perhaps resultantly one that I don't have as much enthusiasm for compared to others in their catalogue. I'm loathe to be one of those "tHeY WeNt rAdIo MeTaL" types - there are undoubtedly some great moments on here amongst the more mid-tempo, groovy floor fillers, but there is a fair amount of fat you have to hack away at to get to the juicy innards, and I'm consistently left wanting for the breakneck speed and unpredictability of their earlier works. When the album does opt to pick up the pace somewhat, the attempts to do so feel somewhat misguided, lacking and/or forced, and much of the rest drones on a bit too much for my liking in a homogenous fashion.
Album #24: Metallica Genre (W): Heavy metal Singles: Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Wherever I May Roam, Sad but True I have heard ES, TU, NEM, WIMR, SbT, and Of Wolf and Man, but I have not listened to the full album. Thoughts?: What an iconic album to listen to, I can’t wait to hear the deeper cuts on it. Enter Sandman is one of the greatest metal songs of all time! One of my favorite parts about Metallica is their riffs and solos, plus the tight and intricate compositions behind their music, especially heard on this album. Even though it’s softer than their other albums, I feel as though that was for the best, because as a result, they gained more knowledge about their music. Wherever I May Roam has the best intro, by far. This is one of my favorite albums so far! On top of the others I gave a five star. Favorite songs: All of it!!
Chill af album already listened alot
I'm an old metal head & love Metallica. But because of commercial overplayed I haven't listen to this album in it's entirety in 20 years. I kept my "no skip" word & listened to it. & I'm glad I did. It's a great album. It still stands on its own. I was reminded that there are some hidden gems in here you don't hear anywhere like the god that failed, my friend of misery, Of wolf and man, Through the never. Plus Kirk Hammett kicks ass all over this record!!
Kinda fun as a collection of dumb metal tracks, but a little weaker as an album. Everything on here is very formulaic structurally, but the formula is strong enough to keep it afloat.
To me Metallica died with Cliff Burton. This is a solid, but bit boring hard rock album. Seems like the band lost their edge after ...and justice for all... (which of course was done without Cliff, but his spirit still seemed to linger around).
This album still works simply because I love it. Which actually made me wonder why I haven’t listened to it properly, front to back, in years. I did consider knocking off a star out of pure habit—the idea that albums you played to death back in the day should be punished for it. But honestly, that logic falls apart the moment this thing starts playing.
Metallica lost me at ...And Justice. It was already not what I expected, feeling like stadion oriented hard rock instead of the aggression that got me hooked on to the band in the first place. This is just more of the same, but in even more polished fashion, all of the edge gone and rough as fine porcelain.
When this came out it was a shock to those of us that were already Metallica fans, the long, intricate arrangements were gone - which sucked, but the album sounded so good. Ultimately, I think everyone came around to the greatness of this record - much credit to Bob Rock for the production.
Så var det denne da. Meget sterk, men ikke topp 5 av 'tallica for meg. Øverste sjiktet i 1001... Holder Wherever og TGTF høyt.
Metallica
they hate when i talk about how metallica is my fav band... its literally called being a victim and i suffer from it
Favorite songs: Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters
Enjoyable but not mind-blowing. I like rock ballads and the soothing touches of this album. The themes and lyrics are interesting. Overall good stuff.
My least favourite of Metallica’s first 5 albums because of the popyness. I don’t like how it’s slower tempo and I don’t like the vocals as much. Nevertheless great to have something heavier as that isn’t that common with the list. I quite like the opening to Sad But True
I mean...
noooooo day 3 of this challenge noooooooooo I hate this shit so much. It's the one genre/type of music I can't even force myself to see the merit of. It's just noise to me. I don't like it. Big no from me.
This is the third Metallica album I've heard on this list, and I still don't get the appeal. This has a couple of songs worth listening to and a bunch of trashy, boring crap.
Before listening: I think the only Metallica song I've heard before was in Stranger Things season 4. The one Eddie liked. 1. "Enter Sandman" - I've heard the title countless times before, but didn't think I'd know it? Maybe it was in a commercial or something cause it is familiar. I like it pretty well tho. When the vocals first came in it wasn't my favorite but it grew on me over the course of the song. I really like the production and the lyrics are fun. 2. "Sad but True" - Eh, this one isn't hitting for me. Just kinda boring. Sorries 3. "Holier Than Thou" - This ones fun, but not top tier for me. I like the guitars a lot 4. "The Unforgiven" - Really pretty intro, wtf? I wish the whole song was sung like the chorus. Interesting song, I think I like it. 5. "Wherever I May Roam" - This one is fun 6. "Don't Tread on Me" - I'm gonna be honest, this is cringe. Slay if it's your vibe and you can have fun with it, I guess. It just feels like what ICE blares as they assault yet another U.S. citizen and pepper spray babies, in a ironic kind of way i guess. It's just cringe. 7. 'Through The Never" - Oh, I like the intro. It's fun. This one is cool overall. 8. "Nothing Else Matters" - Oh, I really like this one! 9. "Of Wolf and Man" - This is really silly, but I think It's meant to be lol. It's kinda fun. I really like the instrumentation 10. "The God That Failed" - Fuck, dude. The story behind this is awful. Luckily my parents were never into that kinda of craziness, but wow. 11. "My Friend of Misery" Really pretty intro. This one is fine overall. 12. "The Struggle Within" - I don't care for the rhythm of this one :/ If the production was gone about in a different way I'd probably like it more. Even tho I didn't hate it, I'm kinda glad the album is over. I don't think I'm gonna come back to this too often, the vocals really aren't my vibe for the most part. I think I'm gonna give this a 4 instead of a 3 cause I get why it's on the list. I like the overall production, instrumentals, and lyrics. Change the vocals and remove track 6, I think I'd love this. My favorite is probably Enter Sandman, basic I know. 3.75/5
Listened to a bit of this at a friends house, really liked it, was very good
Do they have flaws? Yes. Do I care? Fuck, no. 🤟🏻
A classic of the grnre
Simplesmente o melhor album de Trash Metal do planeta terra, não tem como, é DEZ!
This one was big as it was released. Still a good catch to listen.
might get into this genre later!
6/10 Favorite: Enter Sandman
Favorite Tracks: The Unforgiven / Nothing Else Matters Rating: 1.8 Listened to the (Remastered) version. I've just started this Album Generator journey (this is album 5) and it feels like I need decide my paradigm for scoring. I've always preferred listening to a full album vs. singles or a playlist; my main goal for working through this list is to expose myself to classic albums through the ages that I might not bump into otherwise, in order to expand my own horizons as an appreciator of music. Should I endeavor to score objectively? If so, this album obviously had a massive impact, the production is polished, the guitar work rips, and the rhythm section is on fire. It went freakin' 15x platinum for goodness sake. Should I score it by how much I personally enjoyed the listen, and/or likelihood I'll listen again? If so, this is just not a genre I vibe with and even if an "all-timer" like Enter Sandman pops up on my radio, I'll tune to another station. I'm glad I gave this a listen, but there's zero chance it'll be in my rotation or that any tracks here will be on any playlist I create. So, decision-time. For posterity, I'm going to define my scoring on a personal enjoyment level: 5- Excellent from beginning to end; would listen again, maybe even right away 4- Highly enjoyable listen; will save specific songs and likely listen to this album again in the right mood 3- Fine; I can appreciate it even if it isn't my thing. Didn't exactly dislike but didn't do anything for me 2- Maybe a song or 2 I didn't mind, but on the whole I just "got through it" 1- Nothing enjoyable; zero chance I'll listen to this crap again Which means final score for Metallica Metallica.... 1.8
Overhated by fans at the time. Yes it’s more streamlined and mainstream, but there is so much greatness here. Their last stand as a genuinely world class and as good as mainstream metal gets.
Yet another nostalgic trip back... Legendary Hard Rock album, and yes I said Hard Rock rather than Metal. I really wish they stayed with their 80s sound, but this is classic for a reason. Probably quite easy 5 stars, not surprisingly.
The last good Metallica album, not their greatest work but still a good way to send off the metal era before they got into the terrible era. I think that may favorite song on the whole album is "The Unforgiven" I think that is mostly due to the imagery from the music video. I do feel like this album could lose a couple of songs on here though they are not all bangers. A very healthy 3 stars.
The good song is good. Otherwise, kinda boring and more than a little dumb :( Skimmed the list of albums that have sold (citation needed) 30M and this is one of the... least good not by Celine Dion. I liked And Justice somewhat.
I’m sure at the time of release it really did seem like the band had sold out, but with hindsight you can see how important this album is. Metallica may have made this album more accessible to even non-metal fans, but I don’t think they sacrificed anything in the process. An interesting array of songs and styles with a couple tracks I don’t really care for, otherwise a very enjoyable and cohesive album.
An album I’ve listened to many times already as my husband loves Metallica. It’s not my favourite genre or one I listen to much but I can appreciate it’s a great album and enjoyed it as it brings back good memories.
Meh
Voelt als een parodie en veel van hetzelfde. Niet mijn muziek l!
Pinkpop-core. Dacht nog; naast de grote nummers echt enkel filler no-killer
Kwam niet veel verder dan 5 nummers ofzo. Tis niet echt mega bad maar zo geen zin in
Een van de 1001 albums die ik niet hoef te luisteren voor mijn dood
Krijg zin om doom te spelen hiervan. Oprecht vond ik dit soms best tof. Fav track: the unforgiven
Haat-liefde met deze. Gigantische hits maar ook heel veel domme, repetitieve riffs. 'Wherever I May Roam' is onwijs gaaf, de laatste paar tracks waren zwaar om doorheen te komen. Valt me ook op hoe, in tegenstelling tot gister bij Iggy Pop, vette moderne metal niets wegheeft van wat hier gebeurt. Ik ga snel weer Agriculture aan knallen.
Love the cover, the vocals are so fun. I feel the vibe. Probably not an album I would choose to just play? But I’m honestly really feeling it. I’ll keep it in mind when I’m feeling more rage. I think I’ll rate a 3 just for how it matches with my personal tastes. Actually idk maybe 4 because I added 4 tracks to my liked songs
Enter Sandman - 5/5 Sad But True - 5/5 Holier Than Thou - 3.5/5 The Unforgiven - 4/5 Wherever I May Roam - 4/5 Don't Tread on Me - 3/5 Through the Never - 4/5 Nothing Else Matters - 5/5 Of Wolf and Man - 4/5 The God That Failed - 3.5/5 My Friend of Misery - 4/5 The Struggle Within - 3.5/5 Normally I wouldn't think of an album that somehow sounds more mainstream while being a shift towards heavy metal would work out, but this album somehow does. A perfect gateway album into anything metal. Overall - 4/5 Favorites: Enter Sandman, Sad But True, Nothing Else Matters
This album is so, so plodding and samey. I get why other people like Metallica, they’re just not my thing.
Definitely an album id listen to on the regular
I see why certain people in certain contexts would like it but it was too hard rock for me to make it through the album so perhaps this is an unfair review but it gave me a headache
Very solid album. My favourite new finds were Holier Than Thou and My Friend Of Misery. Enter Sandman is probably my favourite Metallica song.
metallica always fire
Fun, fast, has the hits. Nothing else matters Enter sandman Sad but true
Probably their best album
Really nice álbum i didnt spect whose was it like that.
There was part of me that just wanted to listen to the hits & scream 5 STARS at the top of my lungs but then I listened to the whole album. Its a 4 Star album mostly for the last two forgettable tracks. It just sorta peters out & even the last track ends abruptly, somewhat jarringly. That's my criticism, other than that, it's a metal masterpiece. 4
Love everything about this. The energy and the instrumentation are a key standout. Easily the best metal album I've ever heard.
Metallica’s Black Album is one of those records whose reputation is fully earned, even if it isn’t something I reach for all that often. The big singles (Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Sad But True) are undeniable. They’re massive, perfectly produced, and still hit hard decades later. Its influence on metal (and mainstream rock as a whole) is unmatched. This album didn’t just expand Metallica’s audience; it reshaped what heavy music could be on a global scale, opening doors for countless bands that followed. The songwriting is tighter, the production is immaculate, and every track sounds huge. That said, as much as I respect it, I don’t find myself wanting to listen to the album front-to-back very often. Beyond the standout tracks, it can feel a bit too polished and mid-tempo for repeat spins, especially compared to Metallica’s earlier, more ferocious work. An essential album by any objective measure, and one I’m glad exists…even if it stops just short of personal classic status for me.
Half of this album is actually listenable. “Hey everybody, Metallica wrote some songs that don’t suck! You gotta hear them! Put it on the list!”
it was ok, def not my typa genre but it wasnt too bad
Great for cleaning my closet, it's fun yet not too crazy
one note, but I enjoy it a lot, especially the drums!
Not sure if there are other Metallica albums on here. I understand why this one would be on here if there’s only one, because it was their big mainstream breakthrough album that showed their transition from a thrash band that could pack stadiums to the heavy rock juggernaut they later became. Influential, absolutely, and that a few of the songs on this album still get fairly heavy airplay shows the impact the record had. But their best? Not a chance. Their slower ballads are the stronger songs on here, when they speed up and get thrashy, they did it much better before. Overall, I find the album plodding. It’s far better than what came after it, but not close to as good as the ones that preceded it.
The best
Not at all my kind of music, but it was not horrible.
Not my music, but there were a surprising number of hits on this album. It was an ok sound track to perform deep cleaning.
Some absolute classics, and well done... but it was a little exhausting listening to the *entire* album. This music wants you to maintain an energy, or even a level of outrage that is hard to do without some sort of related provocation.
This album has 2 amazing songs. 2 very good songs gas and the rest of the album sounds basically the same. The 4 songs pulls it up to 3 stars but I can’t go any higher. This isn’t my thing but it does have value and I’m glad it exists
Metallica reinvented themselves with this album and broke into the mainstream. Personally, I prefer their catalog through …And Justice For All, but at the same time it was good to see a bit of creative growth (cough: sellout :cough).
Classic. But not my mood rn.
Amazing throwback to an album I have already listened to multiple times. Never gets old.
Solid album
- Dad Rock Realness - Not super understandable (enunciation) - Some decent instrumentation - Knew some of the songs
Dad rock realness
Only eclipsed by Dark Side of the Moon for second longest charting; the GOAT of metal.
Solid metal
They have one sound and they stick to it. Yeah it’s a classic but after you listen to other bands in the genre you realize Metallica are just kinda basic. Ngl there are a few bangers on here but they don’t really hold up for me and it’s mostly just nostalgia because this was one of the first CDs I owned.
Brought them to a wider audience with Bob Rock’s slightly more ‘accessible’ production, with some hit singles in there. In some top audiophiles lists of best sounding albums.
Moody attitudinal aurally interesting metal. Zig zaggy guitars, meaty drums, interesting lyrics delivered in the classic Hetfield way. Changes in tempo kept my interest, esp in Wherever I May Roam, but at an hour or so long, the whole thing started to wear me down.
The album that brought Metallica into the mainstream and saw their popularity explode. Massive singles, more commercial production, less-complicated songwriting but still a great 'tallica album 🤘🤘
This is the first time listening to an entire Metallica album. I like this album and some of these songs are classics.
5/5 - this was my first Metallica album when I started listening to the band so maybe that's why, but I don't get the hate that some people have for this. Every song is a banger imo
When I was in high school cross country every invitational meet there would be these dudes who would warm up carrying a boombox on their shoulders and the only songs they would ever play were Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue and Enter Sandman. Anyway, this album is solid. It’s not their best work, but the singles are really good. Why does Don’t Tread On Me use the melody from America from West Side Story? Favorite songs were Enter Sandman, Sad But True, and Nothing Else Matters.
Genre: 90s Dad Rock Rating: 1/10. Honestly just felt like one 1hr long song. Not a very big fan of straight guitar riffs and screaming. Favourite Song: Enter Sandman. 2 songs added to playlist.
I was thinking 'oh no, not these tossers again' - but I have to say, this isn't half as bad as most of the stuff I've heard from them. So fair play. Still rubbish in a broader context mind you 🫠 And even if they have dipped into a drop of Nietzsche and Emerson, this still mostly sounds lumpen and laughably overblown.
So so good, i completely forgot how much i like rock. I rate it a 9/10
4/10
Classic
This was a great album. I enjoyed rocking to it.
9.0/10 This was a huge album for me growing up...
Not too bad aged well
Metallica är metialica, pappa skulle vara nöjd
Great album!! 4 and 1/2 stars
It's... fine. I'm just not the target demographic. I associate this group's music with 15 year old incels and racist american rednecks (not the group's fault, but still).
best song: nothing else matters worst song: the struggle within surprise song: the unforgiven
i liked some of the tracks; The Unforgiving and Nothing Else Matters. liked the hard riffs. 2.5/5 ig.
Has good melodies and a solid sense of cohesion between the instruments, but in today’s context it can feel a bit bland. That said, it still holds up reasonably well, and most of the songs have an interesting flow that keeps them engaging. There’s a noticeable cynical edge running through the album. Overall, my main issue is the vocals, they just don’t do it for me.
The last good Metallica album. Has some great tracks but pales in comparison to their 80s output. 6/10
An audible "Tch" was my literal reflex response. It's not that I hate Metallica; I just find them kinda predictable and safe. Although, I suppose that IS better than dangerously unpredictable metal. *shiver* Anyway, I gave 'Master of Puppets' a 3, and this seems no worse (nor better), so another 3 it is.
I think this might be the first time I listened fully to enter sandman. Begrudgingly I will say it’s great…. At first. I found it longer than it needed to be by about an hour. Every song after just felt like an extension, and not as good. This album slowly descended into monotonous.
The definitive entry-level hard rock album. The best songs are incredible, the weak just blends in
YEAH!
jednolično, predrugo, katkad edži, ali prije svega dosadnooooooooooooooooooooooo
Almost didn't need to listen to this one. What a classic.
I'm sorry Lars but I can never like you or your music.
I wasn't able to do an in depth review of this album because I was busy :( Enter Sandman 10/10 Sad But True 10/10 Holier Than Thou 9/10 The Unforgiven 10/10 Wherever I May Roam 10/10 Don't Tread On Me 10/10 Through the Never 9/10 Nothing Else Matters 9/10 Of Wolf and Man 10/10 The God that Failed 10/10 My Friend of Misery 9/10 The Struggle Within 8/10 I did listen to the whole album though and it was awesome, Metallica is good
i quite like metallica and i have this album on cd. opens up with the incredible enter sandman but then it’s kinda downhill from there. not that it’s necessarily awful it just pales in comparison. still, two things can be true at once and this album is a classic that also follows a classic structure and makes sense musically. but it’s just boring eventually. as a full album i think it’s repetitive but the hit singles stand strong by themselves if that makes sense. idk what im talking about really. i freaking love the unforgiven and dont tread on me
Great album, best metal album so far. Everyone knows Enter Sandman, but the other songs are consistently great and highlight their skills as musicians. So close to giving this 5 stars
Hate to be a basic bitch but this is in fact my jam. As a teenager I listened to the first half of this album on repeat over and over until the batteries on my CD player ran out. Only 4 stars instead of 5 because, in my opinion, the second half of this album is skippable.
i can finally wear the shirt now haha. honestly, not my style but it gave me a lot of energy while driving wherever I may roam = incredible song
Great rocking album. Metal made accessible to the masses. Musicianship spot on and lyrics well thought out. Amazing. Still, a 4.4 on my scale.