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A great album, if also a (slightly) guilty pleasure. I'm seeing them this October with a colleague from my department. (Some people never grow up.)

Post 1

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 8:41pm

I liked this album. Expect everyone else on SOLO to hate it without even so much as opening the plastic case, and then claim that they are morally superior to you, and thus better able to judge how "evil" this work is, because they haven't heard it.

Post 2

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 8:50pm

Master of Puppets? Classic. BTW, look in the liner notes, and you'll see a thank you to Geddy, Alex, and Neil of Rush.

Post 3

Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 9:38pm

"Expect everyone else on SOLO to hate it without even so much as opening the plastic case ..."

Well, maybe not everyone on SOLO. I listened to this once as I taped it for a friend. I found it to be shouty, melody-free muck.

Post 4

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 7:53am

Robert Bisno, I'd like you to take back that comment about everyone on SOLO hating Master of Puppets. I grew up on Puppets, and had worn out three copies on tape before finally getting it on CD.

Post 5

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 12:16pm

I'm a big Rush fan, so I may check Metallica out once I'm done with Symphony X, Dream Theater, Yngwie Malmsteen and all the other stuff that Matt G recommended in another music thread :-)

Post 6

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 8:57am

Metallica is a pretty good metal act, since their music is more than just three repeated chords and atonal screaming (like most of the metal you hear on the radio these days). Their older stuff is better than most of the new. "Ride the Lightning" was a pretty good album, and I would recommend their collaboration with Michael Kamen and a full orchestra entitled "S&M" (for "Symphony and Metallica).
I am personally really getting into the progressive/symphonic metal scene, which has been really popular in Europe and Asia but pretty neglected here in the US (although a lot of the bands hail from here). Dream Theater, Symphony X, and Kamelot are all good examples of the genre: rich melodies, awesome guitar playing, and decent singing. (you can pick up some free mp3s at SymphonyX.com if you're interested in a sample)

Kevin

Post 7

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 3:37pm

While one of music's functions is to bring a profound sense of beauty and drama to human life -- and classical music does that admirably -- there is also a place for music that kicks you in the ass and messes with your brain. This is where rock and jazz influenced styles come in. I'm happy to see that there is at least a small contingency of admirers of progressive rock on SOLO. Hail Satan!

Post 8

Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 9:21pm

I'm glad to see such a positive response! Ed Younkins encouraged me to recommend some music on here, citing that the kinds of music people my age are in to are neglected here at SOLO. I'm happy to see that not everyone is so closed-minded!

I'll be sure to make further recommendations. Oh and about Ride the Lightning, I agree it is a good album as well. I used to be very very into Metallica. I appreciate the commitment to the longer compositions on Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and ...And Justice For All. Of the three, I chose Master to recommend as I think it's the most well-rounded of the three.

Take care all, and thanks again for affirming that I'm not alone here!

Post 9

Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 12:02am