METALLICA — Load (review)

METALLICA — Load album cover Album · 1996 · Heavy Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
5/5 ·
Unitron
I know it's unpopular to love the post-Black Album Metallica releases, but Load shows the band's non-thrash side at it's best. All of the songs create a great mix of energetic heavy metal and more laidback moments. I remember every song on here, the heavy stomp of King Nothing and Thorn Within, the racing drive of Wasting My Hate, the wandering vibes of Bleeding Me and Until It Sleeps, and the colossal closer of The Outlaw Torn. Even the country rock of Mama Said has grown on me, with James' vocals fitting perfectly and the guitars rock when they need to. When listening on a good stereo, Newsted's bass is at its best, with the twangy stomp of Hero of the Day being a particular standout.

It's not even really that much different from it's predecessor, really just with less thrash and even better songwriting. If you haven't heard it because of the backlash, give it a try with an open mind. It's a collection of 14 of Metallica's absolute best songs, and they all sound fantastic on their own and with a listen of the whole album. One of the best classic heavy metal albums of the 90's.
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