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THE REVIEW
So, let's delve into this album!
Right away, I reiterate that it's a "must-have," so both rock enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts should own it. According to many critics, this is the most innovative Metallica album, alongside Kill 'Em All, and the second-best album overall (I think it's the best overall).
Fight Fire With Fire: it's the first track on the album, and it opens with a light acoustic guitar riff before moving to pure and powerful metal, as with every first track of the first five Metallica albums. The song discusses the fear of World War III.
Ride The Lightning: it's the album's title track and, without preamble, drags you into the body and soul of a death row inmate in the electric chair.
For Whom The Bells Tolls: it starts with background bells and then moves into a bass solo from the late CLIFF BURTON (r.i.p. Cliff, you're all of us). The song addresses humanity's inclination to war and its senselessness.
Fade To Black: considered the most beautiful Metallica song, it begins with an acoustic riff and an iconic solo by our Kirk Hammett (admittedly not too complicated, actually!) The song is about a man who loses the will to live and waits for the end to be liberated.
Trapped Under Ice: opens with an electric riff and immediately follows with a short solo by Hammett. The song is about a man trapped under ice, feeling like he's dying, trapped there.
Escape: it talks about a man who wants to escape today's standardized society.
Creeping Death: literally "creeping death," it talks about the Jewish diaspora.
The Call Of Ktulu: Instrumental, a classic example of prog metal written (alas!) also by Dave Mustaine, now guitarist of Megadeth. The track represents the most concrete expression one could write for a Metal instrumental.
My favorite Metallica album: rating from 1 to 10? 11
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Ride the Lightning is praised as a must-have album for both rock fans and newcomers. The reviewer highlights its innovative thrash metal sound and meaningful themes like war, death, and escape. Standout tracks feature iconic riffs and solos, especially from Kirk Hammett and the late Cliff Burton. The review expresses deep admiration, rating it an 11 out of 10.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. They rose from the Bay Area thrash scene with early albums like Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning, achieved mainstream success with 1991's Metallica (The Black Album), and have released a long-running and often debated catalog since.173 Reviews
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By wwwhatemoornet
"Almost twenty years have passed since this album was released, and much water has flowed under the bridge in the meantime."
"It’s a pity that a perfect album is ruined by the qualitative void left by Trapped Under Ice and Escape."
By metaldiablo
"Ride the Lightning" is an authentic pillar of metal destined to rise and become a sort of bible for up-and-coming bands.
‘Fade to Black,’ the first poignant ballad from Metallica with equally tear-jerking lyrics: the highlight of the package that alone is worth the price of the CD.
By Sir Psycho Sexy
Ride The Lightning can be listened to by both those who are not genuine fans of the genre and by the most convinced metalheads.
Metallica manages to construct decidedly beautiful and full of character songs with only three or four riffs, not impossible to reproduce, but then they insert guitar solos worthy of the best Kirk.
By AR (Anonima Recensori)
In this second album, Metallica come into play with all their technique and fury.
'For Whom The Bell Tolls' and 'Fade To Black' are indisputable masterpieces of the Four Horsemen discography and the history of metal.
By Alvaro Il Metallaro
Ride The Lightning, released in 1984, in my opinion is a masterpiece in the history of music, mainly thanks to the genius of Cliff Burton, the bassist.
In my opinion, it is Hetfield’s best vocal performance.
