...And Justice For All

Not really a fan of Metallica. This album felt very one note.

Top five album all time...

Was teetering towards a 3/5 in the middle, but the last 2 tracks really fuck. Ez 4/5

Distortion is no substitute for musical ability.

It felt repetitive to me

About a year ago, I listened to this album on repeat while working nights. Absolutely recommend it for staying awake and jamming out.

I mean come on... it's Metallica! Not their best album, but still. 4/5

Right before their big mainstream break. Poor Jason, those bass lines are killer. A great prog album, sure it’s heavy, but the music does tell a story. You see them branching out, but still holding on tight. Would’ve never seen what they had coming after this one.

Nice, high 4

Wonderful commentary on the state of the US and still unfortunately quite relevant almost 40 years later. If I ever want to just be angry about the injustice in the US I often go to this album.

Heavy metal isn’t my thing but I could see the appeal

Way better than the black album. Still not that great though.

4 stars because "To Live is To Die".

I used to play this on continuous loop in high school. This album was my introduction to Metallica. Going back and listening to this hits different now. It's not their best album at all. It often sounds unpolished and directionless. I get the feeling that it's almost as if they were coming to the end of their song ideas and were denying that something needed to change. Additionally, they sound like they were on the verge of becoming a parody of themselves. I know hardcore metal fans feel like the next album was the beginning of their downfall. But, at least they found a new direction and started to sound more polished.

One has got to be one of the best songs OAT. Wasn’t familiar with the rest of the album but it’s awesome metallica rocks

Ugh. Is this the album where Lars was a giant tool and demanded his drums sound like shit and to delete the bass parts out of existence? (it is!) This is one of the worst mixed albums I have ever heard if not the worst. I don’t care how groovy, metal, in the pocket, whatever this album is, it sounds like shit. I am not a fan to begin with but this was an incredibly painful hour. Even the remastered version is ass. I don’t get it. I guess the songs are okay. The parts where they are not just three minutes into the same chord grooving and when James is not singing I like most of it. I’m sure if Josh Homme made these I’d think they’re great, but this is just not my brand of big muff distorted chugs. One stands out as a genuinely good song, shout out guitar hero three. Definitely sounds a lot like Kyuss at times, a band I enjoy, but Kyuss has well mixed albums. I’m torn between a 2 and a 3. It really isn’t so bad that it deserves a 2 and I fully understand the appeal. Just know this is the lightest three possible.

This album could've had a much better listening experience if they actually tried to produce it well. It sounded sooooo flat. I'm not a huge Metallica fan, but I guess I understand the attraction a little bit. They played in Nashville this weekend, but I didn't regret not going to see them. I only regret not seeing Limp Bitzkit and Pantera as the openers. I'm giving this a weak 3. I don't even really like One.

I do like these songs for the most part, mostly as background music though. One rules and Kirk's guitar solos are crazy on this album, but damn this mix is still terrible. Justice for Jason! 3/5 wouldv'e been 4 if the mix didn't sound like it was created for tin cans only

Almost confused by how few thoughts I have about this album. I'm almost comically incapable of taking most metal seriously, though, and a meedley guitar solo while Hetfield yells about pulling the shortest straw is genuinely funny. Is this album good? Probably. I didn't mind listening to it or anything.

tiene un par de temones y son los reyes. pero me es imposible que no me cueste.

It’s my favourite Metallica album. Enough said

Goes pretty hard but man the production and mixing on this one is just bad. This could have hit so much harder if the bass was mixed higher. It's so treble-y. I really like the technical playing on this one though. It's more interesting than some of their other stuff. I feel like I should like this more than I do but I've never really been into thrash and I think I've been spoiled by KG's thrash metal since it's way more psych and much less... conservative sounding.

I'm certainly not a metal head, but to me this feels like the best Metallica album. At least its the one that I would listen to in Middle School. What stood out to me then, and what stands out to me now are 2 things: first, the political commentary around war and the justice. And then second, the use of spanish guitar riffs that then lead into heavier and bigger riffs. This album goes really hard and the drums and guitar work are really solid. There is also a hint of the blues with a lot of the guitar solos, which feels really fun. One is my favorite Metallica song.

No bad songs but each one out stays it's welcome, low 3

Great playing obviously, just can't stand his voice at all

Heavy record best listened to at loud volume

Crappy mix, but a solid metal album.

Loved it. 5/5

would have been a 5 but the instrumental breaks were a bit long for my taste

If you like metal it’s probably good, I do not like it

I think Master of Puppets is a better album, but then again that album doesn't have "One"

Freakin RAD!!

I can't admit to really listening to the album and I actually felt stressed when I heard it was Metallica. I have listened to some Metallica via Tim over the years and it always makes me feel quite stressed. I like some of there 'softer' tunes and I can appreciate their skill. I would never listen to this album on my own but I quite enjoy it in the right setting - very specifically a Metal bar in Hackney. I think metalheads seem like friendly people and so two stars for skill and a nice subculture.

Oh oh. Back to the miserable old blokes. Checked out after 20 seconds.

Just great!

They’ve never really done it for me.

My favourite band when I was younger Misspent evenings drinking beer Loud guitars Pounding drums Music that still resonates

Metallica at their heaviest and most technically proficient. Probably their best album even though the mix is awful. Justice For Jason!

midtallica

I like Metallica, but this is not my favorite album.

I like Metallica, but I dare say they suffer from the same syndrome as the Red Hot or AC/DC All songs sound the same

A good One 7/10

A lot of people like this but not for me.

Pleasant surprise, really enjoyable

9/10

Klink. Savner Jason litt.

Ståpels

classic

I don't know why I dislike this album when I like similar genres, but even One was just ok, and it went downhill from there.

Not going for this. Don't like the vocals. These guys are boring

This album jumps out to a hot start with a great speedy shredder of a track in Blackened and does not look back for the next hour. James' vocals blend the perfect balance of yelling, singing, and riding the rhythm. With a new bassist having to fill some very big shoes, Jason Nested did a great job in hold his own in his first of many Metallica albums. The long tracks might be the one downside of this album, but also a reason it is so amazing. James and Lars wanted to take their catalog to the next level and create a album with so much range and complexity. In one song you can have 3-4 small songs happening with different tempos and and several different guitar riffs. It makes for an epic run of thrashing. This is not Metallica's best album and neither is it perfect, but it is a great progression of the bands music as they go on to create great music for the next 30+ years after this album. 9.0/10 #27/1001

Pretty solid metal, had its highs and lows but enjoyed all around. Liked the high energy it brought but it’s also my first Metallica album and definitely was different from their more popular songs

I listened with my wife who insisted I turned it off

Quite a bit more 'progressive' than I'd expect from Metallica - multiple genre and tone shifts within songs that last a minimum of 6 minutes. The songwriting and guitar work are still great, though some of the production is a little too tinny for my taste. Best Tracks: - ...And Justice For All - One - The Frayed Ends Of Sanity Worst Tracks: - To Live Is To Die Rating: 6/10

All sounds exactly the same to me

Based on a first listen, I enjoyed this more than the black album. It's still a 3 for me based on personal taste, but it's definitely a higher 3.

Great playing. Unfortunately, it’s just noise to me.

This would be an easy five if the mix wasn't total butts and maybe 10 minutes were cut from some of the crushingly long songs.

Fantastic album

Reminds me of "friends older brothers who smoked" when I was in middle school. It's loud, for sure. It’s technical, yep. But it also kinda drags and mashes together, like a long D&D campaign where everyone takes themselves a little too seriously. Kirk & James' guitars are chugging through hell, and I get why metalheads worship this stuff. Nine-minute songs about harvesting sanity or whatever aren’t really my jam. "One" still rules though. Spins: 1 (ha!) Playlist Additions: - One

This shit is fire bro. Saved every song to my playlist. Love the political messaging, the angry line delivery, the sick beats. Favorite metal album so far.

haha no bass

As a huge Metallica fan in my youth, it’s fun to see them on this list. They are one of the most influential bands for young musicians because their music sounds cool, and it’s easy to learn to play, no matter the instrument. That’s not to say their music is simple, it’s just easier for those learning an instrument to try and learn. Listening to this album now, I realize that Metallica is the Weezer of metal. Easily approachable and fun to listen to.

It’s good lots of instruments is nice but got tiring after a while

Great stuff

I respect the hell out of what this band is for people but I just cannot bring myself to care about this kind of music. All love to true masters of their genre, not for me.

No bass. :(

I think I have to be in the mood to listen to Metallica. At the start I wasn't a fan so I stopped and met up with some friends. I got some news that made me really angry and I loved every track I listened to after it.

Not the biggest of Metallica fans, and this album isn't the best. Honestly only saved from a 2* by One.

This may be the worst of all the Metallica albums we've had to this point. Up to the song One and after, it seemed liked the same song with the same beat for all. Actually, pretty confident anyone who listens to rock music can tell a Metallica song by the drum beat And what made the album worse, the songs seemed to get longer as the album went on. Not a hater and there are a few songs I love by these guys, but none were off this album. Biggest thrill, hearing March of the Winkie. Wonder of they had to pay royalties to use? For the younger crowd, listen to beginning of The Frayed and check out Wizard of Oz. Them damn flying monkeys still scare me. Wasn't a fan of this album. 2

Easily one of my top 5 albums by The Metal Lickers. Aside from the famously bad production and poor treatment of Jason Newsted (from Battle Creek) this album fucking RIPS. Just aggressive thrash front to back. Very nostalgic for me because I remember listening to this with Dan Caroll while fishing in my backyard. Anyway if this had proper bass on it I think this would be their best album. 4

3 These fuckers really made a song out of the witch’s castle guard chant from the Wizard of Oz. Anway, Metallica is a band I used to not be able to stand, primarily for their general “jugjug JUG, jugjug JUG” sound, but it’s grown on me a bit as I’ve gotten older. Still, this album reminded me of what I didn’t like about them when I was younger - while the jugjug sound is fine, it’s really all this has going on. Like, every song here sounds more or less the same, and most go on wayyyyy too long. Even the band themselves admitted that they overdid it a bit on the length, which is why they no longer play any of these songs live except for One. Speaking of One, best song on the album by far. I would say that’s by default given it’s the only one (npi) that sounds drastically different, but that feels like it would undermine how good the opening actually is. It really is a beautiful song… so it’s such a shame they change it up halfway through just to do the same jugjug thing they do on EVERY other song here. (Admittedly, I fail the introduction of that section every time in Guitar Hero, so I probably have some unresolved conflict there). I also feel like the general sameness of this album is largely due to the production. It’s no St. Anger by any means, but I challenge you to listen for the bass on any one song. Don’t hear it? That’s because, despite having a full-fledged bassist in the lineup to replace Cliff, they pretty much muted all of his parts. Or more specifically, at James’ and Lars’ request, “Take the bass down so you can just hear it, and then once you've done that, take it down a further three dBs.” No idea why they were such dicks to Jason Newsted, or why they didn’t just fire him if they didn’t enjoy his performance, but they kept him around to “play” on their next three studio albums as well, so it doesn’t seem to be for a lack of effort. I talked a lot of shit, but for the most part, I think this album is fine. Metallica has grown on me enough that I still found this decent despite its flaws, but as someone still working to explore their discography, I feel like I can confidently say that this one isn’t my favorite.

Es esch halt Metallica was brutale hard Rock bedütet. Aso fascht e chli too much. Zom teil jedes aber es bez öppis was im Albom no e Stärn verdient

I dislike rock and sadly this was no different

"It's not the band I hate, it's their fans" -Sloan 3.5 Minus points for the worst band name in rock history.

I was thinking for a second that since I don't love thrash and I haven't heard Metallica in forever, I would not be into this album anymore, even if 15 y/o me had this as my favorite (warts and all). I'm happy that it turned out to be as enjoyable as I remember if not more, which is always a pleasant feeling, not just the validation that your kid self was onto something but also appreciating the parts of this album that work so well that they genuinely make up for the extremely uneven mix with extremely loud drums and guitar and almost non existent bass (which is a meme by now), these problems are apparent and it does hinder some tracks (Blackened ESPECIALLY sounds hollow without a louder bass), the thin sound can be a disappointing when you wanna hear some good and muscular metal; yet, I think they managed to pull so many creative riffs and construct long songs that don't feel like a chore to listen to, like seriously the title track is so catchy with that descending guitar riff in the bridge and the way James sings the chorus just gets stuck in my head. An absolutely messy album but feels like it manages to still be worth all the while (if a little long)

gostei mais do que achei que gostaria!

Fantastic front to back, and one of my top 3 Metallica albums. I never skip a song off this album when the songs come up on my playlist. Unfortunately this album is the second time they ended up burying the bass within 2 years.

Certified banger

My first Metallica exposure was “One”.

Blackened and ...And Justice for All have some pretty good riffs. One is an awesome classic. The Shortest Straw is stupid. The Frayed Ends of Sanity has some nice guitar work. To Live is To Die as well, with a kind of cool classic guitar section fade out and fade back in at the end. Dyers Eve is a good upbeat closer. Could use some better production for a 1988 album, it was a bit tinny sounding with little dynamic, Iron Maiden has albums 5 years prior that sound better. Overall pretty good, most songs were enjoyable but most of the album sounded about the same.

Probably my favorite Metallica album

I have my preconceived notions about some albums/bands. Metallica is in that Mt. Rushmore. I listen just as you all do anyway. I get the appeal but it is just not for me.

8/10 I can't apologize for liking metallica. I want to. I want to think its repetitive and stupid noise. but I can't. I like it. damn you nostalgia. 4-14-2025

Pure, old-school metal music. Inject this straight into my veins. 5/5

This has obvious quality. The musicianship is sky high, there is real light and shade which can be rare for this music and there is actual tunes and hooks to keep me engaged. It really merits its place on this list and the the high water mark for heavy rock. Its not my thing, but i appreciate it.

a true classic

I really loved this one!

Sorry guys, I love this shit 🤷🏻‍♀️

This is really a 2.5 but I have to be true to myself as a Metallica hater and round down

You know what. Metallica is overrated. 3.5

Ohhh yeahhhh

3/5 love metallica but many songs (besides one) just sounded like generic metal music to me

good metalica era for sure

I am a “First Four” purist and love this album. Metallica was my first real concert at 14, with friends and without parents, thus sealing a special place in my heart. Thanks mom and dad for somehow letting that happen. They were touring the Black Album at that time and I knew every riff and line of every album up to that point. The set list was amazing, including their Justice Medley and One as a standalone encore track. Too many years later, I can still imagine the feeling of the pyro hitting my body. Pure magic. Fun fact: One of the dudes behind me pissed himself, and it was early in the show. Mixed with that love of AJFA though is also a healthy helping of disgust. The production, while still not the worst in their catalogue (St. Anger is the king of the trash pile), is still an absolute and objective embarrassment. They have gone on record with some pretty weak explanations around the stripping of the bass from the album (we were tired, our ears were wrecked from tour, the guitar was super scooped so they had to turn it up, the bass tracks are similar to the guitar tracks so turn them down), all the while stating the intention wasn’t to fuck over Newsted. All of this comes across as disingenuous and unprofessional given the ability to successfully compose and participate in the production of RTL and MOP. These accounts are also contradicted by engineers and producers working on the project who note the omission was very much purposeful, to the point where one of the engineers wanted his name removed from the project because he knew he was going to suffer for it. Also of note is that Newsted basically recorded his parts in isolation. No feedback on structure or sound from the band. Just him and his engineer trying to make it work. It is hard to believe that grief and hazing might make it to the final mix of a record of this calibre, but here we are. The composition is tight, the execution is great, the final mix is lacking, and it is gross. If you are so inclined, you can listen to a version of “And Justice for Jason” on youtube or Sound Cloud. I also would not categorize that as a perfect mix as it is slightly too bass forward at times and the tone could use a tweak, but man, what a difference. Much more full and powerful. Give it a go. All that said, the bass shenanigans aside, monumental as they are, are still not enough to tank a masterpiece of an album that will deservedly go down as one of the best of the genre. 10/10 would complain again.

metallica just arent that good

Hmm.. not my music

Complete

Not the best album, but a kicker nonetheless.

Will never be a Metallica superfan. But I think I get their appeal. There’s a handful of songs here that are propulsive and catchy. But I’ll never seek them out to listen. 3/5

Oké

Does anyone know where the bass went? Do we need to call a search party?

Loved this album! Classic Metallica-just gets me moving! Listen again: yes Purchase for my collection: yes Favourite Song: The Shortest Straw

Not my favorite Metallica record but start to see the transition from only metal to more intricate songs

Cold, oppressive, intelligent and tight as all fuk - this is when Metallica were old enough to be world weary but still young enough to be furious. It's a great album, seeing Metallica at their most expansive and proggiest with the overly clean production (debated to death!) underlining the deliberately technical music - a definite contrast to the wilder and more organic edge to the previous albums (which are also terribly mixed for bass!) and that distinct vibe means it ends up as a lot of people's favourite Metallica album. For me, I miss the wildness and variety of the Cliff records (always loved Jason though!) as this one has too many songs which sound similar and it drags on a bit too long. Favourite tracks: Blackened, One, Eye of the Beholder, To Live is to Die, Dyers Eve

The message and the raw emotions shown in this album's very good, i feel like i still have to grow into this album, i will be going back into this project Really resonated with it.

Ist mir gegenüber dem grandiosen Vorgänger zu überambitioniert. Außerdem ist der Klang merkwürdig topfig.

Metallica's second best album despite losing Cliff Burton. An all time classic.

Actually not too bad. Just the solo guitar riffs are too long. Please, don't do that. It's - maybe - for live performances.

han ned alles glost, eif ned so mis. aber för das nedmol so schlimm gsi. eis lied hani no okay gfunde und sie hend ame scho eri moment aber denn schreies au eif weder

Widdly, grunting Beavis and Butthead thrash metal with ever-shifting time signatures. Even at the time this tinny, audio cassette style production must have made it unlistenable, surely? It falls at the first hurdle for me. To quote their own track listing: ONE!

Rock and Roll, mother-effers!

# Album Name: And just for all # Artist: Metallica # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: A very solid 4. The quality of the band and tracks on this album is good. One being the stand out track. Theres something missing from the album. Its not on the same level as the black album but a good listen. Biggest downside if the length of some tracks. # Top Tunes: One # Would I listen to it again? Yes

I liked the guitar at the end of To Live is To Die and I quite liked the sound of Eye of the Beholder. Not a bad album, just don't really need the rest I think. Some of the songs had some good driving sounds, but how much will that hold up on a casual listen? 2.5/5 stars.

This is another one that's hard to evaluate without comparing to other groups that have come after that I prefer. But definitely a great album. Vocal style is not my favorite but they keep the instrumentals so engaging that I don't even mind. The building intro of Blackened with the guitar solo interludes in the middle, the entirety of ... And Justice for All, great contrast of the bass lines with the guitar in Eye of the Beholder with some great tempo changes, the lyrical guitar at the beginning of One with the kit coming in in stages and just the layering of the guitar lines in that one, that nice fall and rise of guitar punctuated by the bass in The Shortest Straw, that insane building opening of Harvester of Sorrow, the scales in the background of The Frayed Ends of Sanity matched with the driving bass line, the lyrical opening of To Live is to Die interrupted by the driving bass lines then overlaid with more soaring guitar lines and a nice stripped down interlude in the middle and how it opens back up when the kit is added back in and then the reverse of the opening ending lyrical guitar again. Anyways, some really great writing.

Enjoyed this album, especially a couple of the songs. Not my usual taste or an album I would listen to on repeat.

it was ok, not a huge metal guy but the soft guitar bit was nice

Absolutely phenomenal album. Some songs have already made the playlist.

I have always loved this album, and it is always my favourite Metallica album... it's missing some bass, but it's just a great album.

Not great kinda boring

Classic. Fantastic. Not the best but pretty dang good

Low lyrical diversity and meaning, as well as uncreative riffs and guitar work. One was good though and I can understand how it might be rated higher by metal fans

I wasn't able to connect with this one. The production was amazing, very tight. So I can appreciate the quality overall. But just not one I expect to go back to.

Very good. It could be great if the bass had been mixed properly. The guitar tones are great, and Kirk Hammet did very good solos.

太有金属了

3.2 - Some very good music and enjoyed it, but there is something a bit arrogant about this album, not sure why though

Maybe an odd compliment but I love how abruptly the first track breaks to nothing. I like the "soft" moments, like the initial riff of ...And Justice for All. And One - I always liked that track. I can really see how you might love this album. But it falls into that sort of not for me category. Too heavy mostly. Fave Tracks: One, To Live is to Die 3.6/5

I liked Blackened when it slowed down about half way through. This feels like the Quake II video game sound track. The title track is alright. I'm sure this was pretty epic when it was released. I avoided Metallica and metal in general when I was finding my own music tastes in high school <%large_number%> years ago. I think I've listened to this album before though. One isn't bad either or Harvester of Sorrow and Frayed Ends of Sanity So far I'm at a 3 overall, not my super favorite but I can understand the appeal.

The only flaw in this album is the production. Lars' drums sound like crap. The guitars have too much low-end and the bass is mixed so low as to be non-existent. Otherwise, musically and lyrically, it is a thrash masterpiece. When it was released, it was my favorite Metallica album. Over the years, Master of Puppets has overtaken it. Still, this is an easy 5 stars for me.

I could only listen to half of this before it started to grate on me. I've heard some Metallica before, which I actually did enjoy, I suppose that's what fans would say isn't the real metallica, or metallica selling out or whatever. Nah, it was Metallica actually making good music, on the evidence of this album. I only enjoyed One. 2/5

People think the mix is crap. I think it’s kind of fitting. Not much bass at all, but it gives the riffs a specific 80’s metal feel.

Really? Another Metallica album? What in the name of shitting crikey did I do to deserve this guff. This is absolute shite. Simultaneously dull and intrusively loud. I'd rather listen to virtually anything else.

One of the most highly over-rated bands in existence. Every song sounds the same with a self-indulgent solo. From another review, I see that there are three more of these turd piles to get through.

I'm well familiar with this one. Jason Newsted's debut with the band after Cliff Burton's death. It's also a family divider. I'm giving it 3 stars while the wife is screaming to give it a negative 2.

A solid album, but it's hard to avoid comparing it to their Black Album, and by that comparison it just feels woefully average.

meh

The album before the "black" album. Heavy and rhythmic.

Doesn’t even have any of their songs that are arguably good… big fat NO from me

Bendito sea

De momento lo mejor que he oído de Metallica en general, muy agradable pese a su duración. La verdad que no me importaría en un futuro volver a escucharlo porque puede que mejore la nota. Canción destacada: Blackened

Favourites: Blackened, Eye of the Beholder, One, To Live is to Die

Geez. Metallica is mesmerizing! I just wouldn’t turn it. But when it was on I was not mad

Hated this. Don't like metal. Nothing worth playing back in my mind.

very draggy and much longer than it should be. Overall very unimpressive: tracks are way too long and the sound patterns are not unique and repetetive, its hard to choose a favorite song, afterall they all sound the same. Favorite track: One. Overall score: 4.2/10

I’m weird, I don’t really like heavy Metallica, I prefer the later years, but I do LOVE One

This album reminds me why I'm not a fan of them

4/5

I don’t listen to Metallica as much as I used to, but to be honest I don’t think I’ve ever heard this album all the way through. Solid Metallica album, heavy great, riffs, but also there was a lot of weird things going on with added instrumental sections and what not? I’ll need to revisit Metallica more. Probably a 3.6/5.

Boring couldn't finish

Tiene muchos otros muy valiosos

Top tier Metallica album next to Master of Puppets. Easy 5/5. I would put this over Ride the Lightning in terms of the “thrash” level. I dont understand why RTL is ranked higher in that regard.

Another great album by the band, the culmination of the "thrash era" and rightfully so. Setting aside the obvious drawback of the bad mix, which features no bass, this is a solid album throughout. Highlights of the album are, as usual for the band, the riff galore, great lyrical themes, technical precision and advanced song structures. The band lean more towards the thrash side on this album, there are still prog elements, but they are not as prominent as on Master of Puppets. It would be a shame not to mention One, which is one of the best metal songs of all time, gives me the chills every time. To anyone who loved the song I recommend the movie Johnny Got His Gun from 1971, which talks about the soldier who was the inspiration for the song One, that is some dark and disturbing stuff. It's a real shame the internal quarrels got in the way of the music and Jason's bass was removed as a result, because of primadona Lars. There are versions online which add the bass back and the album, of course, feels more alive and natural, and less hollow and artificial. Although, I have to admit, the lack of bass gives the album this robot-like feel and precision. Considered to drop this to a 3 star because of the bass/mastering issues, but leaving it at a 4.

Some sparkling moments but didn't enjoy the whole thing

Proggiest Metallica album (but barely proggy). Few bangers, some not bangers. Wish there was bass.

While this is a really good album with a couple really great tracks, it was never a complete play thru for me. It is sandwiched in between 3 hands down 5 bangers within their catalogue, IMO. Since I feel like there is more than one star between this one (no pun intended) and the three staples that surround it, I’m rounding down here. 3.5/5

Man this was a tough one to rate. Obviously a landmark album that moved the band into stadium land, but geez…these guys needed to understand how to serve the song. Their abilities are clearly there, but you don’t need to pack all your tricks into every single song just to make overblown 8-minute facemelters. And while I would normally make this an easy 4, I’m purposely rating down for the egregious mixing that completely removed the bass from the mix. Not a great welcome to the band for newbie Jason Newstead, and a really thin result that takes away the bottom end punch that their sound requires.

Down with this, but not my favorite outing from the band. Some cuts could have easily been made here. But yes, it doth rock.

Man, this is a tough one. I love Metallica and had this album on repeat. But I’m stuck between a 4 and a 5 (probably another example of a 10 point scale helping with some of the nuance). Let’s go with 4.5 and round down. Great album but just doesn’t tip the scale for me.

Iconic tracks get this to a 4 for me. But dang yall can you edit yourselves?? I get that One should be a long epic, but let’s trim down some of these 7-9 min songs. Basically my critique of all Metallica albums….. 4/5

Flawed production and poorly mixed, nearly inaudible bass yet still it kicks ass!

Not my type of music at all, but I can still tell it kicks a good amount of ass.

Не ну Металлика как Металлика Не мое, мне что то в ней не нравится, хотя классный рокешник вроде бы... Но не мое. Есть пара знаменитых песен, и в целом под фон послушать можно Одна песня очень зашла

My second favorite Metallica album, yeah yeah it has no bass, still one of the best metal albums ever made

Sådär

To me it's a drier, more sterile productoin than previous albums of Metallica.

Kick ass all around. Riffs, drums, vovals, pacing, etc.

Power chords Beefheart / Queen Virtuoso musicianship Not a fan of the vocal Good luck to them

4 stars not so much for the album itself but what it represents for me. My fave metallica album will always be ride the lightning but justice was the first of theirs where i was old enough to have be part of the experience of it coming out, buying it, watching the music videos, and yes, the grammy snub to jethro tull. im tired of the 'no bass' arguments, we get it, the mix sucks, but it is what it is. i dont know how it lands with those who were not there at the time, if it holds the same or less weight. but it is indeed an important album. (but go listen to lightning if given the option)

Metallica react to the loss of their beloved bassist by hiring a new one, and getting really upset about the justice system. Without Cliff though, they needed to find a direction and they leant into being prog thrash before the genre even really existed. The problem with that was, simply, that Metallica works best when they have a wider range of moods to aim for, and subjects to write on. Master of Puppets knew it, but this one forgets at times. They also forgot to tell Jason Newstead where to place his bass lines, and (by his own admission) ended up cluttering up the mix enough that they felt they had to almost mix him out. That being said, some of Metallica's best songs are here, and none of them are bad. You just wish they'd end a minute or so earlier than they do. Tangent: People who care about Metallica 'selling out' don't have anything interesting to say. Favourite Song: And Justice for All Least Favourite: Harvester of Sorrow

Metallica raged against the machine... and their new bassist.

Good

Well how about that for my first pick! This is an album I've heard hundreds of times being a huge metalhead as a teenager in the 80s. I absolutely loved this album as a kid and still really like it. I saw them live on this tour which was a highlight of my youth. But as many listeners have noted over the years, the production is terrible with compressed buzzy guitars, clicky drums, scooped mids, and zero bass guitar. Tons of amazing riffs, but honestly the album is a rather bloated affair. Some of the songs really overstay their welcome, especially the title track. End the damn song already! Nevertheless, this album is fun and will always have a soft spot in my heart. I'm not sure I would have included this one in the book though. Ride the Lightning is much better, but sounds too close to MoP sonically I guess. And really, maybe an album by a decent metal band would be more deserving. Voivod? Death? Celtic Frost? 4/5. Album 1/1001

Pretty good album love a lot of the music

I’ve never really loved Metallica, though I’ll admit the self-titled black album is a banger and a classic. I don’t love thrash, so their early stuff never appealed to me. I have to say, though, that this album has stood the test of time. It’s funny, though, how something that is so crazy and subversive and “hard” now seems pedestrian and almost mundane! That’s not a commentary on the album, but rather the changing tastes of society. I’d give this a 3.5 if I could, and I’ll bump it up to 4 stars for a couple of reasons. The dumb reason is because I’ve had a few albums recently that I would have rated 3.5 stars but it dodnt feel right to give them 4 - this one seems about right. The second reason is because I’m well aware of how many awesome rock bands were launched because of Metallica in general, and this album specifically.

Ya lo había escuchado, personalmente no es mi estilo, pero tal vez debo escucharlo mas, pero no deja de ser un gran album

pretty good

The start of Metallica making overlong songs, but contrary to what would follow the songwriting is strong enough to justify their length. Never understood why everybody's freaking out about the lack of bass. It's thrash metal, do people complain about that for Slayer?

The last good Metallica album. A bit too long though.

Even if it's not my favorite from Metallica, And Justice For All is the band at the highest peak of their art. It's thrash metal mixed with a touch of prog. It's rebellious, conscious, dark and powerful. A true classic.

What a load of garbage

As far as Metallica goes, this is a favorite of mine. I don't listen to it as much anymore but it's always a good one to return to occasionally.

Brilliant metal!

3/7/25. Very good songs. Some classics on here but just couldn’t get into all of them.

Not as good as I remember, the first side up to One is bloody good, after that it’s nothing special. Still gets 4 stars for the first side and general consistency 3.75/5

I really tried to enjoy this but just couldn’t. Bloated songs into a bloated album that felt repetitive. Just not my cuppa

Хорошее звучание нрав

and jason was there too guys I swear

Interesting, fun, and overall enjoyable! Great instrumentals and fitting vocal work. 'One' is top notch.

Oh wow, yeah. Personal top ten. One of the greatest albums ever. This album just hits top to bottom. Filled with super strong songs like Dyers Eve, One, Blackened. There’s not a weak second here. It could use more bass in the mix but this is an all time great and an amazing listen.

Imagine how good this would be if you could hear the bass!

For me this is as classic metal album as it gets. If you know Metallica you recognize their sound straight away and the album delivers exactly what you expect. Nothing new to me but certainly an enjoyable listen through again.

I’ve realized Metallica is a little to heavy for my taste… but if I’m every angry I know what to listen too.

Good guitar, annoying vocals. Some songs were decent but there weren’t any songs I loved. Favorite songs were: The shortest straw - I thought he was saying soda straw the whole time, I kind of like it better that way To Live Is To Die - enjoyed the mellow parts, I’m a sucker for acoustic guitar 6/10

This is the last truly great Metallica album. They got really weird and creative here (this has most of my favorite Metallica solos). If they'd actually let Newstead's bass be mixed in properly, it'd be a true 10/10, but because of that it will always be a 9/10. I had many a 16 year old night lying stoned in my bed, listening to this on my iPod. Songs of note: - Eye of the Beholder: This is the only song on the album I ever learned to play. Something about the disonance in the main riff always stood out to me. This has my favorite solo on the album. It was shorter, more melodic and less shreddy than usual. For how progged out this album is, it feels much succinctly more tasteful (even though it is a 6.5 minute song). At the end of the solo, Kirk hits this big harmonic with the whammy bar and I remember being stoned and feeling like that moment sucked all the air out of my chest. - One: The undeniable classic of the album. Perfect mix of pretty, soft melodic, and crushing riffage. This has to be the best solo on the album (though Eye is my favorite). - To Live is to Die: The third in the early instrumental trio. I always listen to this as connected to Kall of Ktulu and Orion. Its a very pretty and sad song, but I was never sure what to make of the disjointed intro/outro. I read once that it was a tribute to Cliff Burton being cut short, and I've just taken it that way. - Dyers Eve: One of the best thrash songs they ever wrote. Fast and heavy as it gets. This is probably my sneaky favorite on the album. Perfect closer too. Album Cover: (A) So on the nose that it works.

I am a very basic Metallica fan. I like Master of Puppets and The Black Album. I've never listened to this album, but I like it a lot. It fucking shreds. This is by far the most proggy I've heard them and it's doing it for me. It's great background music for people who are super hardcore, like me. This has the potential to become my favorite Metallica album. I've listened to the other two I like so much that they've gotten a little stale. This is a breath of fresh air. 8/10

Awesome. Metallica at the peak of their powers. Taut, muscular and relentless. They never sounded better before or since.

Not their best… 3/5

Aburridillo y todo

Not as good as master of puppets, but still great.

This was my introduction to Metallica back in the day. The production is definitely a hinderance and burying Jason Newsted's bass wasn't a great idea. But the songs are strong (albeit long) and still pack a punch.

5/10

Not my cup of tea but I respect it

5/10. Not their best Metalica album but One is still really good.

Jedna z tych płyt, których trzeba słuchać głośno. Mocne brzmienie, trochę mechaniczne, ale razem z silnym, rozpoznawalnym wokalem tworzy spójną całość. Nie jest to moja muzyka, ale doceniam. 7/10

This album, to me, signals the decline of the bands songwriting. One last hurrah before mediocrity and mainstream commercial success rob the band of what made them great. If it weren’t for the horrible mixing on this album I’d probably give it a 4.

That's a lotta Metallica in one sitting. Back to back Metallica albums :|

I think that the critisism it gets is a bit overtop and really has some good songs, including One and To Live Is to Die. But didnt love the overall sound in comparision to some other Metallica albums that I have listened to in the past. Mixing was not as good and really lacked on the bass.

Great album but the one drawback is that at times some songs sound too similar. Love One and Harvester of Sorrow.

This genre just isn't for me

Woah, what an album. Makes me reappreciate people coming together and just playing so... tightly. Great changes and transitions. I started getting a little bored near the end, but a great piece of work regardless.

Ich finde das Album klang "harsch" da der Bass sehr im Hintergrund stand, abgesehen davon fand ich viele Lieder melodisch ähnlich und Metal ist kein Genre was ich regelmäßig und gerne hören, bin deshalb mit dem Album nicht wirklich warm geworden. Am besten gefiel mir das Intro und das Ende von to live ist to die

I didn’t expect it but this album impressed me a lot I enjoyed it heavily, probably the best metal I’ve heard so far this was a great first introduction to Metallica I can see why people like them. Favorite Tracks: Harvestor of Sorrow, The Frayed Ends of Sanity, and To Live is To Die. 2nd half was peak.

++: The Frayed Ends of Sanity, To Live Is to Die +: Eye of the Beholder, The Shortest Straw, Harvester of Sorrow, Dyers Eve +-: Blackened, ...And Justice for All, One 4,9/10

Where's the bass???

After this album, I'm left thinking about the musical powerhouse that Metallica is. Thrash metal receives a lot of unjustified flack from society at large but there is a lot to appreciate. I even think it can be argued that Metallica raised up thrash metal, but I'm not here to prove that today. Metallica has always been captivating with their instruments and musical talents. I find their instrumental songs or sections to be their strongest asset. That isn't to say James Hetfield's vocals aren't iconic or powerful, of course. But on ...And Justice for All, Metallica steps further than their earlier material and enter into progressive territory. Their instrumental pieces are beautifully constructed, drive the beat hard, and take you on journeys. This makes for a very satisfying listen.

Don't get me wrong, this is a good album, but it is a bit more average by Metallica standards. What this album does have, though, is "One", which is definitely one of Metallica's best songs all around. But even with the consideration that this is a more "average" Metallica album, it is still probably about a 3.5 for me, and good enough to round up.

at late night drinking beer and listening to metallica and keep wondering how can one album sounds so awful. WHERE IS MY LOWER FREQUENCY??? this just feel so weird. I can't stand this. I mean guitar riffs are cool but where's my bass...this sounds so weird and hollow. I hate music without bass.

5 stars did you even need to ask??

Fav: One Least Fav: Blackened I just don’t think I’ll ever get Metallica, an hour of them felt torturous

man, i cant stand the vocals on old rock/metal shi some guitar parts are cool tho overall boring fav: to live is to die

Classic, but black one is better

Not bad 5/10

I didn't enjoy this one nearly as much as some of there other albums, not sure why didn't quite land the same though.

Can't

I've already listened to this one more than once but i really dont mind another relisten

The opening notes of One are legendary. Brings back guitar hero memories. What a damn album.

Really good for what it is, but I need to be in the mood for metal to want to listen to this. But it really rocks, that's for sure. Doesn't sound dated either, except for the vocals (which I only feel are dated because I think of Metallica as dated)

Rååkkkkkk!! One is the best one though.

No thanks, I have enough stress in my life as it is. And this riff salad doesn't add anything creatively that I find interesting. Maybe I just need a goatee?

Endured an hour of this crap and absolutely nothing stood out. Overrated noise.

Drums are a lot

música de mi papá. lowk me dio mucho stress

It's a pretty solid album. Have to be in the right mind frame to enjoy it. Still high twos.

Turn up the bass!

Absolute trash metal perfection!

First half head banging, second more like banging heads

The title track and "One" are some of the best metallica songs. I'm just happy this site finally recommended one of their good records and not one of the bad live ones. I will never think anything of theirs can beat master of puppets or die the lightning but for those two songs alone this is a decent record.

This album was shit when I first heard it, and now it’s remastered shit. Congratulations. You got big and decided to write Really Important songs. But they sucked! And you forgot to write good music to accompany your diary entries! You could have been the AC/DC of metal, man. You blew it.

There's no denying "One" is a masterpiece but other than that this album is kind of just emo if they smoked PCP instead of cloves. I can only take ao much. Maybe it's the TikTok but I don't need these little symphonies with double kick drums.

Bless us and save us this was long. Not my thing though I wish it was.

Good album! Maybe would relisten

didnt expect this one. this is the one with no bass right? thats why i was turned off from it before i think. tried it a couple times but it hasnt stuck yet. Excited to try it again though I liked it more than I expected. Mix is flat and its a little long, but got great riffs and chugs and i like the compositions.

Not familiar with the metal genre at all, but sounds very flat. theres some interesting stuff happening with the riffs and drums but the mix and the vocals just drown out any redeeming moments for me.

Hey that was really good! Love the solos, songs were long but when you're having fun it ain't bad.

I don’t really care for Metallica I’m sorry

Not bothered

I still don't like metal

I am sure I have nothing new to say about this album or about Metallica in general. It's intense, fast, and I would guess, divisive. If you like this type of rock (stadium metal? divorced dad-core?) you'll probably like this album? I'm not the biggest fan of the genre......yet, I will say that Spotify auto-playing Disturbed's "Down with the Sickness" made that song sound oddly lifeless and dull in comparison.

I really like James Hetfields voice actually. Not usually my genre, and the reviews on here tend to either be 2 or 5. It's a lot to listen to all in one go, idk if they actually made me a Metallica fan

Not my style of music, can still appreciate the musical talent though

Started everything for the masses and still relevant all these years later.

“It’s no Master of Puppets” - me, and probably most other people. While this album is no slouch, I just don’t think it holds a torch to its predecessor. There are some moments worth listening for here, like the really chunky, slower “Harvester or Sorrow” which slows down its powerchord formula to a pace that makes you feel the thump of the drums and guitars. Then the obvious highlight on here is “One” which is truly among the best metal songs you’ll ever hear, if not the singular best. Metal will never be my in my powerhouse, but I can still appreciate this album in the same way I appreciated MoP: incredibly clean production and composition that stands the test of time, an instantly recognizable sound, and solid storytelling/imagery. Sadly, a point down for this being too similar to MoP

2.5

Невероятный голос, исполнение, но не мой жанр.

Liked it more than I thought I would!

The same shitty song nine times in a row

Never cared for Metallica

Still rad as hell.

I’ve been a metal fan pretty much most of my conscious life. Like any other metal aficionado, I’m a huge fan of early Metallica. Many are critical about this albums production, specifically the mixing of the bass, and I agree with that criticism. It’s not that the bass is completely missing, but what we do hear is so relentlessly womp-wompy that it’s dizzying. It’s like a constant vacuum whooshing that sucks all of the pressure out of your ears, leaving a mild headache in its wake. With that said, some of James and Kirk’s best riffs are littered throughout. “One” might be the band’s all-around best song. The progressive bent is a welcome addition that disappears as soon as this albums over. What happens next is their well-established turn towards a more pop-oriented hard rock sound. Anyway… 4.2/5

Great one

bleah

Just good ol' school Metallica, nice.

ONE ...!!!...!!!

Maybe Metal’s best album?

Great Album. Classic MEtallica. It starts hard and stays through the entire setlist.

There is so much to listen to here. One is of course the big hit single, but deservedly so - the track shows off everything Metallica has to offer. Storytelling, relentless beat like he’s getting paid per strike, melodic bass and beautiful guitar work, and the vocals carry the emotional weight of a truly unique piece of music. The remainder of the album is a bit more straightforward metal, done by the best. To live is to die shows off their musical artistry. Only down side for me is the production compressed the music so heavily where the dynamic range is practically nonexistent- to hear a live version will take the listening experience to another level!

Average metallica album I think

How to make a Metallica record. Guitars: dug-a-dug-a-dug-a-dug-a-dug-a Lyrics: "humay-uh-soh-wah-ayo-meeeeeee" Repeat for 8 mins.

One of my girlfriend’s favorites but I never really got into them. This is one of their better efforts

Fav: one

Yeah!

I don't really understand why people like Metallica so much. They are very talented, but every song on this album is indistinguishable from the others. If this album didn't have the word "Metallica" on the front, I wouldn't have listened to more than 30 seconds. Bam, roasted.

This album makes me want to grow out a mullet and buy a jean jacket. It's not their best record, but it's quintessential Metallica. And it's the on that list the Grammy to Jethro Tull. The Grammys still can't get this category right. Hatfield is the king of thrash rhythm. And Hammett is a soloing monster. Everyone is tight through all the time signature changes thanks to Ulrichs direction. Essential Tracks: One, Harvester of Sorrows Skip:To Live Is To Die

Randomly saw these guys play last year, and they still sounded as immediate as they do here. Most importantly, Hetfield can pull off leather pants in his 60s, which is really an inspiration. (This probably deserves more than three stars. My Napster-era youth was prejudicial.)

I have to be in the right mood for this kind of music… and today was one of those days. It’s a real ass kicker. The back half of “One” might be the ass kickiest thing they ever did. James and Lars (mostly James) lay down a very tight rhythm section. Having said that, it will never not sound weird to have the bass guitar turned down so low that you can’t hear it (or it’s not there at all). The biggest drawback here is it’s just too long. It’s exhausting to listen to this for over an hour where most of the songs sound pretty samey. Maybe the reason Master of Puppets is the superior album is because it clocks in at a lean 54 minutes. Standouts: “Eye of the Beholder”, “One”

I don’t know how to feel about Metallica. Some good stank face crunchy riffs, double kick drum is fun, but I really REALLY despise the overproduced metal sound in every solo. Makes me think I’m listening to Mannheim Steamroller. Hetfield’s got a great voice for this kind of music, but he doesn’t ever change the way he “sings.” So I guess points for practically starting this genre and producing a million copycats, but immediately removing points because I don’t want to listen to the same crunchy riffy style any longer?

Bão demais da conta sô

The whole album is full of high-level artistry and thoughtful lyrics and kick ass music. One of Metallica’s towering achievements. Copy/paste this link to read the whole thing: https://tinyurl.com/2jmuusf4

Average. Not as good as Iron Maiden.

Solid album and totally iconic

This was not from their thrash metal era, right? This is really nice for work. I also really liked the slower Songs

In ‘88 I was fully immersed in alternative so I missed this album and didn’t really discover Metallica till the black album. First time listen and man it rocks!

Not bad not my style

Not their best but fantastic.

Blackened- 👍 …And Justice For All- really good song Eye Of The Beholder- like the vocals, sweet bass. One- haunting track. The Shortest Straw- riff of the blower Harvester Of Sorrow-

underrated masterpiece of metal

Dense, relentless, epic, bludgeoning power - all ROCK, no ROLL

My favorite Metallica album

Less into it now than I first was. Almost seems to angry, but also it seems right.

Not my favorite Metallica album but still good

A total metal classic that doesn't have any bass (that's hearable anyway) and has songs that go on way too long. But it wouldn't feel right giving this a 4 because of that, because there are too many moments of straight awesomeness that I'm forced to give it a 5. Metallica is awesome

This album is pretty cool and surprising because I have not loved Metal music in the past, 4/5 👍

Metallica is, with black Sabbath, the most accessible metal band for a new listener,vecause their music is not too extreme and they're well recognized all over the world as one of the biggest bands of all time. Despite having a lot of albums generally considered bad or divisive, like st. Anger, metallica is always mentioned in the top 4 of thrash metal , but why? The answer is obviously their first albums run. Some consider it a 5 albums run that ends with the black album, others leave it out because it's too poppy. However, it's indisputable that... And justice for all is part of these incredible albums run. The overrall sound of the album is fantastic, every song sounds very diverse while still maintaining a cohesion, and the balancing beetween vocals and more impressive solos is perfect. Despite every song being pretty long, not a single one sounds dragged on. This album contains some of the most loved Metallica songs, like One, but still manages to sound very good as a full experience. Not a 5 stars because it's not my favorite of theirs but every album of their first 4 albums run could be considered their besg and I wouldn't absolutely be mad at it.

It's ok

I found it annoying.

Much more tollerable than the last one

All sounds the same, but in a good way

Not my thing.

This is #day162 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... here's to the first Metallica album on the list. Now, including Master of Puppets and the self-titled album is an obvious choice, but I’m curious why ...And Justice for All won over Ride the Lightning (arguably their best effort). This was my first time listening to the album front to back, and while it's solid throughout, I can see why people complain about the missing bass in the mix. Maybe Metallica intentionally subdued that space to honor Cliff Burton, even though this is the first album to feature Jason Newsted? What stands out most is the variety of themes: political and legal injustice, government corruption, censorship, and the horrors of war. The album is dark, aggressive, and super technical. The song structures even lean a bit prog, if you will. I'm not sure I'm fully into this side of the band. I still prefer their first three albums (or rather the second and third), though I also enjoy their '90s material. On the other hand, you still get an hour of Metallica mastery, and isn't that the main thing? This is a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day163.

I decided on a whim to start this project, and so here's the first of hopefully 1001 album reviews. The first album I got is the classic Metallica record. ...And Justice For All. Despite being a fan of this band I can't say I'm all too familiar with this record outside of One, Blackened, and Harvester of Sorrow. All of these are amazing tracks. I do worry about the infamous bass production. Review: This album has some of Metallica's greatest tracks period. This is likely the best album to show Lars's underrated drumming (He's still a tool). The guitar work is absolute perfection and features perhaps Metallica's most political lyrics. Despite how much I loved this album, it has its share of flaws. Most famously, it is the terrible production that makes the bass nearly impossible to hear. Considering how important the bass was on the first three albums this feels very wrong, especially considering how Jason had the heavy task of replacing Cliff Burton. In addition, the drums are often too loud. The song's length while sometimes great can at times be excessive. This is a true heavy metal classic but its production faults prevent me from calling it a masterpiece. Regardless, this album's highs far outweigh its lows and in my opinion, the songs are just so good that it can be possible to excuse the poor production. Score:8/10 Best track:One Least Favorite track:To Live is To die Current Rank:1 Closing Thoughts Great first album! I truly can't wait until this project continues. I'll try and get it on either CD or Vinyl (Hopefully Vinyl so I can one day complete Metallica's classic albums) I'm excited to see what I get tomorrow! Current List 1. ...And Justice For All-Metallica 8/10