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MASTER OF PUPPET ALBUM REVIEW

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Band: Metallica
Album: Master Of Puppets
Release date: February 1986

Track List : 

01. Battery
02. Master Of Puppets
03. The Thing That Should Not Be
04. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
05. Disposable Heroes
06. Leper Messiah
07. Orion
08. Damage, Inc.
Master of Puppets is a master class in structuring an album, The tracks and the way they're ordered is near perfection. A landmark album. Master Of Puppets is a timeless classic, A hybrid, Which features the best characteristics of many different kinds of metal. Many people consider it one of the greatest albums of all time and for good reason.
"Ride The Lightning" was ground breaking and "Master Of Puppets" is a reflection on how much the band have grown through the years, No more macho nonsense about killing posers or wearing metal and headbanging. The lyrics this time are a lot more mature, Dealing with insanity, drugs, brainwashing done by religion etc. The solos are melodic and meaningful, The title track "Master Of Puppets" is easily one of the most recognizable and original songs in history.
"Master Of Puppets" probably features the best production values on any Metallica album, Cliff is audible unlike AJFA, in which Jason Newsted was virtually absent. Kirk really set the standard very high on this album with speedy and melodic solos, Lars was never the greatest drummer but for better or for worse, Lars was and still is perfect for Metallica, He just fits Metallica perfectly. James Hetfield's screams are as powerful as ever, Without being annoying at any point.
"The Thing That Should Not Be" is one of Metallica's heaviest songs, The guitar play is heavy, the atmosphere is dark, The song maintains a slow place and features one of Kirk's strangest and twisted guitar solos. "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" is reminiscent of "Fade To Black" and Metallica's later "One", the song gradually gets heavier, James's vocals start off more melodic and get harsher towards the end. "Disposable Heroes" is a punishing track, With a very heavy intro, It features Lars's best drumming and will please the thrash-heads, The riffs are relentless and punishing. "Leper Messiah" is a nice change of pace and is one of the smarter tracks on the album. "Battery" and "Damage Inc" are punishing thrash tracks which appropriately start and end the album, These are much more traditional thrash tracks reminiscent of their older stuff.
Overall, From start to finish, The album is not perfect but it gets close. The album sticks to the "Dominance" theme and runs strong with it. This was the last time Cliff Burton was able to showcase his talents but he left us with a masterpiece. The album is a definite must have in any heavy metal fan's collection.
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