Metallica Ride the Lightning

Q: 4 stars out of 5 - "...Reaffirms their status as the pre-eminent metal band of the modern era....They broke with the conventions of thrash metal to record the genre's first power ballad in 'Fade To Black'..."
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Format:  CD
item number:  6KQDJ
on most orders of $75+
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CD Details

  • Released: May 1, 1989
  • Originally Released: 2009
  • Label: PolyGram

Entertainment Reviews:

Q - Summer/01, p.127
4 stars out of 5 - "...Reaffirms their status as the pre-eminent metal band of the modern era....They broke with the conventions of thrash metal to record the genre's first power ballad in 'Fade To Black'..."
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"[T]he songs here display the firepower, dexterity and drive to innovate that prevailed before 'Enter Sandman' introduced a more broad-strokes variety of bombast."
Kerrang (Magazine) - p.50
"[The album included] melody, maturity and musical intelligence. It was these traits which helped them broaden metal's scope..."

Tracks:

  • 1.Fight Fire with Fire
  • 2.Ride the Lightning
  • 3.For Whom the Bell Tolls
  • 4.Fade to Black
  • 5.Trapped Under Ice
  • 6.Escape
  • 7.Creeping Death
  • 8.The Call of Ktulu

Product Info

  • UPC: 042283814028
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
  • International Shipping: 1 item

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