Last.fm Group Journal: I play too many damn forum games

12 year old boy, with an IQ higher than Einstein, develops his own theory of relativity

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:54:39 +0000

Jacob Barnett has an IQ of 170 - higher than Albert Einstein - and is now so far advanced in his Indiana university studies that professors are lining him up for a post doctorate research role.

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:)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:48:52 +0000

Step 1: Open up whatever MP3 program you use and add every song in your collection.
Step 2: Put it on random.
Step 3: Post the first line from the first 30 songs
that play, no matter how embarrassing.
Step 4: Post and let everyone guess what song and artist the lines come from.
Step 5: Bold the songs that someone guesses correctly.
Step 6: Looking them up on Google or any other search engine is CHEATING!

1 - Load up on guns, Bring your friends
2 - Broken hearts and torn up letters (bit obvious lol)
3 - Sailing silver waves, trough the skies and round your eyes.
4 - I fell asleep on the last night train.
5 - I'm wasting the time with you, my baby
6 - When you first left me, i was wanting more.
7 - Because i'm happy to be sad, i want it all i want it bad.
8 - I believe in you and me, I'm coming to find you.
9 - I know you suffered, but i don't want you to hide.
10 - Attention, Pay Attention
11 - Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green and the girls are pretty (damn another obvious one)
12 - End to it all, falling down.
13 - There we were, Thick as thieves.
14 - Birds flying high, you know how i feel.
15 - Then i went down into the basement...
16 - I would like to write you a letter.
17 - Like all the boys before,
18 - In a desert you're standing.
19 - Last night these two bouncers.
20 - So i say, Is that all that matters anymore?
21 - I'm sure i've seen this look before.
22 - So.... Everything is average nowadays...
23 - Take me into the night... And i'm an easy lover...
24 - I remember nights out when we were young...
25 - Soaking though...
26 - My friends are so depressed.
27 - Road trippin' with my two favourite allies?
28 - In the morning, i could take the burning sun
29 - Do you have the time, to listen to me whine, about nothing and everything all at once?
30 - Go ahead as you waste your with days thinking.

to be continued... forgot to continue it, done it now :D i can't remember a few of them though... lol

30 day song challenge

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:51:17 +0000

day 01 - your favorite song
Ruby
Hard decision had loads i could've chosen from but this one stands out. Will never ever get sick of it :)

day 02 - your least favourite song
5 Years Time
I don't see how loads of people like this song. I find it immensly annoying >_<

day 03 - a song that makes you happy
New In Town

day 04 - a song that makes you sad
Falling Away With You
I literally can't listen to that song although i love it.

day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone
Everlong

day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
E.S.T.
Reminds me of being at Eden Project (Cornwall,UK) and hearing/seeing White Lies doing their soundcheck. They played this song :)

day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event
Sweet about me
Always reminds me of last summer before one of our bands gigs, being stood on stage, waking up to the fact this was playing and that it was off a "Now" CD. Don't particulary like the song though...

day 08 - a song that you know all the words to
Crystal Ball
I know all the words to too many songs, but this one stands out :) and i haven't done Keane yet on any other answers :L

day 09 - a song that you can dance to
i'm stuck i dunno xD
Space and the Woods
yeah that'll do :D

day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep
Umbrella Beach
In a good way obviously. Most of Owl City's music makes me fall asleep, it's all nice, relaxing and happy :D

day 11 - a song from your favorite band
I have too many favourite bands. I'd do another Kaiser Chiefs one but i haven't done a Kasabian one yet... So here it is! :D
Fire
I absolutely love Kasabian and this is possibly their best song :D

day 12 - a song from a band you hate
Planetary (GO!)
I really do despise MCR. Waaaaaay too serious and yeah all that >_< they annoy me. But i LOVE this song. This is probably the only MCR song i'll ever like. This was gonna be my guiltly pleasure for tomorrow but i'm gonna have to think of another one xD

day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure
That's Not My Name

day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love
Probably Paradise City i dunno is that surprising?

day 15 - a song that describes you
Who Said Anything?(About Falling In Love)
No hesitation about this one xD that song perfectly fits.

day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
Decode

day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
Rope
I keep hearing this at the moment on Radio 1 and Absolute Radio. I absolutely love the song though :D

day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
Too many. I suppose this one then. Wayyyyy too many to choose from so this is just completely random.
Bend and Break

day 19 - a song from your favorite album

I've already put Ruby. But my fave album is Yours Truly Angry Mob - Kaiser Chiefs
This song is seriously OVER-RATED.
Try Your Best amazing song which builds into absolute epicness! Don't be put off by the slow intro :)

day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry
King Of Contradiction
ahh wayyy to short but so good xD hehe

day 01 - your favorite song
day 02 - your least favorite song
day 03 - a song that makes you happy
day 04 - a song that makes you sad
day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone
day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event
day 08 - a song that you know all the words to
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep
day 11 - a song from your favorite band
day 12 - a song from a band you hate
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love
day 15 - a song that describes you
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
day 19 - a song from your favorite album
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play
day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty
day 29 - a song from your childhood
day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year

The Peter Murphy Show last night...

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:10:09 +0000

Sat 26 Mar – Peter Murphy

was simply incredible. He was elegant, funny, self-deprecating in a humorous fashion, sincere, and very interactive with the audience.

As for the music itself, he started off the set with 3 new songs from his upcoming album (a total of four for the set), and they were heavy and brilliant. I'm rather excited to hear the new album when it hits in June (I just downloaded the new single for I Spit Roses, from iTunes, which includes the b-side The Prince & Old Lady Shade - only a couple of dollars and well worth it.) He included 2 Bauhaus songs and a cover of Nine Inch Nails song Hurt. From his own library, he pulled heavily from his seminal album, 1990's Deep as well as Cascade (1995).

He was very intense and used his body to express himself while performing; sometimes pointing a finger off into the distance, or his entire body, face to the ground. He danced around quite a bit, consistently interacting with other band members and the audience. For a few songs, he would spin round in a manner that much reminded me of Dave Gahan live. He moon-walked in place for the entire length of another song, He had me dizzy at times, spellbound - and many others, laughing the deepest laughs I've felt in a long times

As he was singing and prancing around on stage, he came round to my side of the audience and was shaking hands/holding hands with various audience members. I raised my hand up to him, as I watched him singing, and he looked at me and gave me the most genuine smile. He then reached down and gave my beard a brief knuckle rub (which, for me, was obviously the coolest thing ever) as he made his way back to the stage to continue the performance.

In the end, he came up on stage with the entire band, arms around each other, bidding adieu. He looked me straight in the eye and mouthed the words "Thank you", with a smile on his face, as well as many others. One of the best concerts, ever!

Peter Murphy wiki

Peter Murphy

Depeche Mode’s original lineup reunite for remix LP

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:45:24 +0000

I received this email blast from depechemode.com:

Depeche Mode "Remixes 2: 81-11" Coming June 6th

On 6 June 2011, Depeche Mode will release Remixes 2: 81-11 on Mute. An inspiring collection of new and classic mixes of material covering their entire career, the album includes remixes of tracks from their 1981 debut Speak And Spell, through to 2009's Sounds Of The Universe, and is the follow-up to 2004's million-plus selling Remixes 81-04. These remixes reinforce Depeche Mode's standing as one of the world's most influential and innovative acts.

Depeche Mode have been at the forefront of remix culture for the best part of three decades and this new compilation includes classic mixes from M83, UNKLE, Trentemøller, François Kervorkian and Dan The Automator, alongside all-new mixes from Stargate, Eric Prydz, Karlsson & Winnberg (from Miike Snow) and Röyksopp. In addition to this, the expanded editions include exclusive remixes by former band members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder - the first time either artist has remixed tracks for their former colleagues.

Remixes 2: 81-11 will be available in two different CD formats; Single and Triple Disc versions, as well as Downloads and as a 6 x 12" vinyl LP box set.

Highlights from the selection of classic mixes include reworkings of "Dream On" from 2001's Exciter, "Suffer Well," "John the Revelator" and "A Pain That I'm Used To" from 2006's Playing The Angel and "In Chains," "Peace" and "Wrong" from 2009's Sounds Of The Universe, while the new mixes include "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and "Puppets" from 1981's Speak And Spell, "Never Let Me Down Again" and "Behind The Wheel" from Music For The Masses as well as "A Question Of Time" from 1986's Black Celebration. Lead single "Personal Jesus", from 1990's Violator, also features several strong remixes as part of the package. The Remixes 2: 81-11 tracklisting is as follows.

1-Disc version:
1. Dream On - Bushwacka Tough Guy Mix Edit (2001)
2. Personal Jesus - The Stargate Mix (2011)
3. Suffer Well - M83 Remix (2006)
4. John The Revelator - UNKLE Reconstruction (2006)
5. In Chains - Tigerskin's No Sleep Remix Edit (2011)
6. Peace - SixToes Remix (2009)
7. Tora! Tora! Tora! - Karlsson And Winnberg (from Miike Snow) Remix (2011)
8. Never Let Me Down Again - Eric Prydz Remix (2011)
9. I Want It All - Roland M.Dill Remix (2011)
10. Wrong - Trentemøller Remix (2009)
11. Puppets - Röyksopp Remix (2011)
12. Everything Counts - Oliver Huntemann And Stephan Bodzin Dub (2006)
13. A Pain That I'm Used To - Jacques Lu Cont Remix (2005)

3-Disc version
Disc 1:
1. Dream On - Bushwacka Tough Guy Mix (2001)
2. Suffer Well - M83 Remix (2006)
3. John The Revelator - UNKLE Reconstruction (2006)
4. In Chains - Tigerskin's No Sleep Remix (2009)
5. Peace - SixToes Remix (2009)
6. Lilian - Chab Vocal Remix Edit (2006)
7. Never Let Me Down Again - Digitalism Remix (2006)
8. Corrupt - Efdemin Remix (2009)
9. Everything Counts - Oliver Huntemann And Stephan Bodzin Dub (2006)
10. Happiest Girl - The Pulsating Orbital Vocal Mix (1990)
11. Walking In My Shoes - Anandamidic Mix (1993)
12. Personal Jesus - The Stargate Mix (2011)
13. Slowblow - Darren Price Mix (1997)

Disc 2:
1. Wrong - Trentemøller Club Remix (2009)
2. World In My Eyes - Dub In My Eyes (1990)
3. Fragile Tension - Peter Bjorn and John Remix (2009)
4. Strangelove - Tim Simenon/Mark Saunders Remix (1998)
5. A Pain That I'm Used To - Jacques Lu Cont Remix (2005)
6. The Darkest Star - Monolake Remix (2006)
7. I Feel You - Helmet At The Helm Mix (1993)
8. Higher Love - Adrenaline Mix Edit (2004)
9. Fly On The Windscreen - Death Mix (1985)
10. Barrel Of A Gun - United Mix (1997)
11. Only When I Lose Myself - Dan The Automator Mix (1998)
12. Ghost - Le Weekend Remix (2009)

Disc 3:
1. Personal Jesus - Alex Metric Remix Edit (2011)
2. Never Let Me Down Again - Eric Prydz Remix (2011)
3. Behind The Wheel - Vince Clarke Remix (2011)
4. Leave In Silence - Claro Intelecto 'The Last Time' Remix (2011)
5. In Chains - Alan Wilder Remix (2011)
6. When The Body Speaks - Karlsson And Winnberg Remix (2011)
7. Puppets - Röyksopp Remix (2011)
8. Tora! Tora! Tora! - Karlsson And Winnberg (from Miike Snow) Remix (2011)
9. Freestate - Clark Remix (2011)
10. I Want It All - Roland M. Dill Remix (2011)
11. A Question Of Time - Joebot Presents 'Radio Face' Remix (2011)
12. Personal Jesus - Sie Medway-Smith Remix (2011)

Depeche Mode belongs to a select premier league of groups who have survived from the early 1980s with their ideals, creative vision and core members intact. Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode - Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher - continue to win critical and commercial acclaim across the world both in the studio and on the road. All of the band's 11 studio albums have reached the Top Ten in not only the UK and USA but 20 plus countries around the world including Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Belgium. All told the band has sold more than 95 million albums worldwide.

Top FIve Mike Patton albums (in no particular order)

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:03:45 +0000

1) Mr. Bungle - Mr. Bungle

2) Faith No More - Angel Dust

3) Fantômas - The Director's Cut

4) Mike Patton - Mondo cane

5) Peeping Tom - Peeping Tom

Honorable mention goes to:

Tomahawk - Tomahawk

Mr. Bungle - California

Faith No More - Album of the Year

My Musical Discoveries - (29th April 2010 update)

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:12:26 +0000

foobar2000 - Last.fm scrobble status code (ver. 5b)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:50:10 +0000

Just got around to finishing this little bit of code, which I find very useful. To skip the yap-yap and see the code, scroll to the end of the journal.

This code will, basically, show if the currently playing track has been scrobbled to Last.fm or not, and if not, then how many seconds is left until the scrobble. It is not related to the Last.fm service at all however, so any errors or such will not be notified of. Does not need any other plugins to work, either.

Not playing = Play to start Last.fm scrobble
Track shorter than 30 seconds / internet stream = Unable to scrobble current track
49% - 51% played = Scrobbling...
Under 50% played = Last.fm scrobble in X seconds
Over 50% played = Scrobbled to Last.fm

Works completely without *any* foobar plugins at all, it doesn't even matter if you use foo_audioscrobbler or the official Last.fm scrobbler.

Screenshots:

Play to start Last.fm scrobble:

Last.fm scrobble in X seconds:

Scrobbling...:

Scrobbled to Last.fm:

Unable to scrobble current track (shorter than 30 seconds):

Unable to scrobble current track (internet stream):

Code:

$if(%isplaying%,$ifgreater(30,%length_seconds%,'Unable to scrobble current track',
$if($strcmp(2,$sub($div(%length_seconds%,2),%playback_time_seconds%))
$or($strcmp(1,$sub($div(%length_seconds%,2),%playback_time_seconds%)))
$or($strcmp(0,$sub($div(%length_seconds%,2),%playback_time_seconds%)))
$or($strcmp(-1,$sub($div(%length_seconds%,2),%playback_time_seconds%)))
$or($strcmp(-2,$sub($div(%length_seconds%,2),%playback_time_seconds%))),
'Scrobbling...',
$ifgreater(%length_seconds%,720,
$ifgreater(%playback_time_seconds%,360,'Scrobbled to Last.fm','Last.fm scrobble in '
$sub(360,%playback_time_seconds%) 'seconds'),
$ifgreater(%playback_time_seconds%,
$div(%length_seconds%,2),'Scrobbled to Last.fm','Last.fm scrobble in '
$mul(
$sub(%playback_time_seconds%,
$div(%length_seconds%,2)),-1) 'seconds')))),'Play to start Last.fm scrobble')

Put it where you like in foobar -- I recommend the great plugin Columns UI for more panels and options!

Should you have any questions, suggestions, feedback, bug notifications or such information, feel free to comment on this journal or on my profile - every shout is appreciated! :)

foobar
DJ Fresh
Escape From Planet Monday
X-Project
Cyantific
Ghetto Blaster
Solar Flares
deadmau5
At Play Vol. 2
This Noise
Throw [Intro]
1.FM
Afterbeat Electronica

25 / February / 2010:
- Shows if track is scrobbled or not, after either 50% or 75%
01 / March / 2010:
- Shows time left until scrobble as a negative number (will be fixed later)
04 / March / 2010:
- Scrobble time fixed, now shows up as a positive number followed by text
14 / March / 2010:
- If music is not playing, the code advises to start playback
- Screenshots of different statuses added to description
22 / March / 2010:
- Different statuses fixed, a few grammar and punctuation errors among others
- Screenshots updated to reflect the new look
03 / April / 2010:
- If song is longer than 12 min., will show that it's been scrobbled after 6 min.
- If song is shorter than 30 seconds, shows that it can't be scrobbled
- Shows internet streams as unscrobble-able
05 / April / 2010
- Now shows "Scrobbling..." when the track has been 49% - 51% played.
- Screenshots added for "Scrobbling..." and "Unable to scrobble track"

My Musical Discoveries - 07th February 2010

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:22:33 +0000

A Review of every Metallica album I own [currently updating]

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:47:23 +0000

Metallica, being one of my favorite bands, seemed like one of the best bands to do a review on. I only have seven of their albums (Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, ...And Justice for All, Metallica, Reload, Death Magnetic) so don't complain if I skip over some albums like St. Anger, because I don't have them therefore I [obviously] can't review them (duh). Since I got that all explained lets get to the friggin reviews!

Kill 'Em All

Metallica's debut album, which would have been titled "Metal Up Your Ass" until the record company said they couldn't use it, is the typical raw-sounding first album. Although the lyrics are a bit simple and the songwriting is mediocre, the album's energy is really what makes it a good, listenable album. You can hear the attitude in just about every song, and even when you don't the hear attitude, you feel it. Surprisingly, if you compare the general songwriting of certain songs you'll realize that the songs Dave Mustaine had a hand in, are more complex, both lyric-wise and in terms of song structure. Dave Mustaine, being the composer of many of the solos (which I have to admit are fantastic), was unfortunately fired and replaced before the release of the album. So, although the solos are written by him, they are in fact being played by ex-Exodus guitarist, Kirk Hammett. The only tracks that were a bit blah were Jump in the Fire, and Metal Militia. The album doesn't lose direction or become unenjoyable much or at all, so after you grab Master of Puppets and Ride the Lightning, I'd highly reccomend you check this one out.
Rating: 7.5/10
Best Songs: Phantom Lord, Seek and Destroy, Hit the Lights

Ride the Lightning

After Kill 'Em All, Metallica stepped up to the plate and holy crap did they deliver! What some fans would call their best effort to date Ride the Lightning was a monster of a record. Probably one of the heaviest album of its time the album starts of with Fight Fire With Fire, which has a slow acoustic intro and then explodes into a furious rampage of guitars, pounding drums, and shouted warnings of apocolypse. Not the best song off the album but it definitely gets your head banging. From there on, your senses are assualted with blistering solos and thumping riffs. Cliff Burton's impact on the bands songwriting is very apparent in this record. They have a more clean and intelligent sound while retaining their energy and badass image which is very benefical to the overall feel of this album. Although Cliff was in the band for the release of Kill 'Em All he joined after most of the songs were written, so his only contribution was Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth), a bass solo that he wrote himself. Yet again, the album features two tracks co-written by Dave Mustaine; Ride the Lightning and The Call of Ktulu. Shockingly (all sarcasm intended [holy crap thats a pun too. Killed two birds with one stone that time]), these two songs are riddled with fancy guitar work and solos, which yet again are played by Kirk Hammett. Not only has the composing gotten better but Lars Ulrich's drumming has developed greatly, and so has James Hetfield's singing and guitar playing. Within one album Metallica had transformed from an amateur band of teenagers to potential rock (or thrash)-stars.
Rating: 9.4/10
Best Songs: Creeping Death, Ride the Lightning, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Escape

Master of Puppets

Just after you thought it couldn't get any better... I actually held off getting this album for awhile (mostly because I'm a cheapskate) but as soon as I listened to it I was blown away. Although I tend to exaggerate sometimes I seriously consider this album the best in my collection. Like Ride the Lightning, the album kicks off with a song, in this case Battery, that happens to have a acoustic intro. Unlike Fight Fire With Fire this song builds up at the beginning and then smacks you in the face with a mind blowing riff that gives into a faster drum beat and screaming vocals. After the songs abrupt end you get thrown right into Metallica's most recognizable and arguably their best song, Master of Puppets. The thundering guitars, angry yells of James Hetfield, and fast paced drums gives you the instant need to headbang and about halfway through it melts into a slow ballad-like guitar solo courtesy of Kirk Hammett. At the conclusion of the solo the song goes back to its original tempo where Kirk gives us another solo although this time its a brief face melting solo. After that the song plods along and then ends. The heaviest song off the album, The Thing That Should Not Be, is also one of the slower ones but in this song you can really feel the bass as well as hear. The eerie guitar work about 3 and a half minutes in adds to the song so that its actually evil sounding. The next piece, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), was my favorite of the album for a while. It starts off very slow and melodic and gradually builds up to be a hell of a song featuring a blaring solo towards its end. Although its not the usual Metallica fan's favorite song, I think Disposable Heroes is one of their best. It's very unique and doesn't fit one's perception of the usual anti-war song and other than that I think its pretty catchy too. The sixth song off the album, Leper Messiah, isn't anything incredibly special (in comparasion to the rest of the album), although I think Lars does a great job drumming on this song. Orion, on other hand, is actually a masterpiece. This shows you that Metallica isn't afraid of cranking out the occasional instrumental, and doing a pretty damn good job at it too. Damage Inc., the album's closer, wraps up the whole package quite nicely and leaves you with a great impression of the album and high expectations for the next.
Rating: 9.8/10
Best Songs: Orion, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Disposable Heroes, Master of Puppets

...And Justice for All

Bashed by some and adored by other who say its Metallica's last "true" thrash album, ...And Justice for All falls towards the top of the list for me. Although it could use some more bass, just about everything else makes up for it. After the tragic death of Cliff Burton, who I think was most responsible for really shaping Metallica's sound, the band released...And Justice for All. You can feel the anger in every note of that entire album and even James' vocals, which are usual furious, seem to get louder and more demanding. Lars' drumming in that album is the best work he's done to date, and Kirk's frequent shredding makes every song worth the listen. Another thing about this album that is unique is the duration of the songs, which, in this album, are about 7 to 8 minutes on average. The album again kicks off with yet another ass-kicking, fast opener. The rest of the album is generally the same (not in a bad way though), each song with its unique characteristics here and there, but similar structures and feel. One song that I have to at least mention is One. Although I might seem to be very unoriginal for liking that composition I think its fucking awesome anyway. The guitar solo and the whole sound of the song just flows very well and the subject matter is very interesting too. Now lets take a big leap to the final two songs of the album. To Live Is to Die is the last song Cliff wrote for Metallica. To Live is to Die was a phrase Cliff liked a lot and was made of Cliff's last collection of riffs. And here we reach the end of ...And Justice for All with Dyers Eve, which happens to be one of the few songs under six minutes on the album. Not the best song of the album but it ties up the loose ends and contains the general emotion of the album. Cliff's absence on the record is obvious and the lack of bass doesn't help much but the album pulls through anyway and leaves you satisfied.
Rating: 9.2/10
Best Songs: ...And Justice for All, One, The Frayed Ends Of Sanity, Eye of the Beholder

Metallica

Metallica's most successful commercial expedition so far is Metallica (also refered to as the Black album), and if you've listened to it before you would know why. The album shoots right off with its highest charting single, Enter Sandman. This track, although considered overrated, has more thought out lyrics than Metallica's previous efforts, and basically no low-points. Plus the chorus is extremely addicting, as is the killer solo, although the song itself bears a striking resemblance to the Megadeth song, Go To Hell. Sad But True, a slow but powerful song, driven by a beast of a riff. Following the trend of Enter Sandman, the track has some decent lyrics and James' voice sounds more like a deep roaring than the barking he did on ...And Justice for All. The third selection in the album, Holier Than Thou, is the most hatred-spewing song in the album, in which James sings about those who think more highly of themselves than they really should. Believe it or not, in a documentary I saw about the making of the Black Album, Lars was the only one who thought Enter Sandman would be the highlight or best received song off the album. The rest of the band [and Bob Rock] thought that Holier Than Thou was going to be a big hit with the crowds but, as we already know, Lars was right (shows you he's actually a pretty smart guy). Then we get around to The Unforgiven, one of Metallica's most well known tunes, which is also one of their more depressing songs. The song in general is great but receives some heavy hits from critics who say its overrated, along with the rest of the Black album. It is also one of those rare successful songs that the band made sequels to, both of which I consider decent (although, The Unforgiven III is superior to The Unforgiven II). One of the songs more prevalent features is the guitar solo (which seems to be the case a lot through out this album). Middle-Eastern tinged Wherever I May Roam was one of my favorite songs on this album, because it's meaningful, has some of Metallica's better lyrics and is just overall pretty damn good. I especially like the bass because of it's unique sound in this song. Another underrated Metallica song Don't Tread on Me, features a very catchy chorus, pummeling drums and last but not least, yet another treat from Kirk Hammett. The last few songs on this milestone album (minus Nothing Else Matters) are another heap of underrated Metallica tunes that no one seems to appreciate but me. Since I can't resist but to comment, I have to say, although many people claim it over-hyped and overrated, The Black Album delivers. It's got heavy songs, faster songs, slightly depressing songs, and even a ballad. Just because they made a few music videos doesn't make them sell-outs.
Rating: 9.3/10
Best Songs: Nothing Else Matters, The Unforgiven, Enter Sandmany, Of Wolf and Man